Zournatsidis: “I wouldn’t come back if I really didn’t move me like Prometheus”

The new General Manager of Prometheus, Telis Zournatsidis“Hosted” in his “Direct Ripley” show Eok webradio and talked about withdrawal of this particular post, but also in general for his decision to return In basketball.

In detail what he said:

For his return to basketball: “It’s all my life in basketball. From a young age as an athlete, as a coach and many years to PAOK as a team manager. My life is identified with sports and basketball in particular. I think it was a long time for the last few years I was out, but I wouldn’t come back if I really didn’t move me as it was now with Prometheus’ team. “

To accept the proposal: “In the last 5 years when I was not active in basketball there have been some times that some suggestions have been made, but Prometheus’ proposal I could not overtake it. I admire the team from the first moment it was in the spotlight, I admired the way of working, the people’s thought, that their priority has always been the development of the sport. Since the circumstances and conditions came, but also the way they approached me, which was very important, they made me accept this proposal. “

For his feelings returning to basketball: “Clearly I feel enormous joy. It is something that fills my life and only the thought of what will follow. This makes things more difficult. Competition is more difficult. Conditions have improved in Greek basketball and in the Greek league in recent years. In Greek basketball in general with the positive revolution of progress in the Federation. “

For what he missed the most as much as he was missing: “Everyday life. This life creates a deprivation syndrome when you don’t have it. Although it is difficult and anxious, it is amazing, it is a great job, you have to do with new people. No day is the same as the previous one. What I really lacked is everyday life, the stadium, the meetings, the life in professional basketball and not only. “

For the goal of the team in the league: “What we are very interested in is to exhaust our potential. This is the most serious goal we can set. The development of young athletes and exhaust the potential we will have as a team. If we have any specific financial data and go to the market and find the players, we want to make the best choices and after making the best choices to play the best basketball we can. This is the goal of Prometheus’ team. “

For Prometheus’ course in Europe all these years: “Prometheus has done a huge work in the development of his infrastructure and logistics but also in vibrant potential. And with the “Mind” program, which is a standard pan -European program. The goal of a professional team is to have success. In the trapping of hunting titles in domestic events, Europe is always a way out. Prometheus has shown in recent years that he has been interested in a distinction in Europe and we will try in the coming years. “

For Elias Papatheodorou: “With Elias Papatheodorou we have a different ‘binding’ from our professional relationships. We are really friends, we feel each other very close. All these years we have had daily contact. He is a coach who is the next major chapter of coaching in Greece with what he has done so far and with what he will certainly do in the future. There is a willingness to remain in the team on the side of the team. This is certain. And I know he has found great conditions and is very pleased. Nevertheless, we will wait until the process that says the coach’s “agreement” and “renewal” is completed. It is certain that Prometheus would like Elias to continue with the team and would be wishing to work again. “

For all this year’s PAOK course: “PAOK made a great season and not only made me happy as a man who had a direct relationship for many years. This team was my home as a player, coach and team manager for half my life, so it was a great pleasure. It was a pleasure for Greek basketball and the presence of PAOK and the presence of AEK. They made an excellent run in Europe and in the Greek Championship. PAOK has far exceeded the expectations of even its people this year. He greatly improved his staff. It had very good results, a breather from adding a European trophy. He didn’t, however, it was a great year. “