Papanikolaou: “Pictures like the hugs of the Fourniere-No or Huanzo stay, not the others …”

The leader of Olympiacos and National, Kostas Papanikolaou‘Hosted’ at the Eok Webradio and talked about conquering leaguethe course to this and its upcoming obligations Men’s National.

At the same time, the experienced forward referred to the toxicity beneath which this year’s finals were held, at the beautiful pictures that will remain, but also in the next racing season.

In detail what he said:

For the last 20 days from… Abu Dhabi to the GBL finals: “It was a difficult time for all of us. We had aspirations for something good in the Euroleague, the team was made to claim trophies with the main goal of Euroleague. There was a lot of disappointment. A bad 40 minute with Monaco cost us. It does not mean that the opponent was not worth the victory. The frustration, the emptiness, contributed to the 1st very bad final with Panathinaikos. A picture not good at all, which did not fit in the effort, the effort of the whole year, the history of the team, in the world. “

For the reversal of the image and the sweet finale: “It was a difficult process. We have been a great effort to stay concentrated and get into the parquet what they are advocating us as a team. We didn’t do it in the 1st final, but they came out in the other games. We wanted to claim the title with a good image and the whole team, the staff, the organization we worked on on it, gathering in the critical last matches. “

For what happened racing and not: “We put a protective umbrella over the team so that it was left unaffected by what was happening. We wanted to stay focused exclusively on basketball. “

For the fine win-ett line: “This is the essence of championship. One moment it lifts you to the pantheon, another one breaks you in dreams and ambitions of a year. So he is in sports and championship. You go with it. People see the result. As in every job there are sacrifices made by each one on a daily basis. “

For the racing gaps that have emerged and the psychological bases of the team: “Every injury is a bad situation for every athlete, teammate and opponent. You put them in your misfortune, it’s all your fault, you see your hard work, go back to everything, but you try to stay focused on what happened. It’s a reality you face. And respectively the team is adapted to it. We had our misfortunes but the full roster helped us find the solutions and cited the season’s finale despite the difficult situations. “

To utilize the roster: “It is important for everyone to properly understand the whole process in professional sport. The others are always unfair, we are right. We all want to play. Every athlete’s selfishness is tall. Everyone has to find the mental stocks and perform well whenever needed and be ready and eventually prove to be a key player in a match. This says a lot about each one separately and overall the team and the work that is being done. “

For this year’s title: “All the titles are important. You make a great effort every year. You give 100% to succeed. The consolation of every athlete is to accomplish the goals of the team. The 100th anniversary of this year’s team was undoubtedly a special time for us and an extra motivation to distinguish, especially after the frustration in the Euroleague semifinal. “

For snapshots with the hugs of the bourne-nn or Huanzo who watched the awards: “These pictures are left and not … the others. Inside the game we all want to win at all costs. No one wants to lose. Outside the game everything is different. Everything is over. Everything is left in the parquet. Especially the picture with a bourgeoisie and Nan says it all. No one has anything to split with anyone. The professional athlete knows that everything ends in the game. ”



For thoughts before a series of finals and what may overshadow her each time: “It’s a situation you can’t avoid. It is the Greek reality. We have in mind that there is always a toxic climate and has nothing to do with specific colors, groups, etc., it has to do with everyone. Tade did this, the other is to blame for the other, that parade, etc. One responsibility to everyone, a nihilism, is distressed. We know it and face it every time. “

About what was wrong in the match with Monaco: “Everything was done in a short time. I didn’t have time to see the match in the video. To have a clearer picture. We did not mainly present our plan, what characterizes us. I would somehow say we were in our standards. We fell into a lump, in a trap. We were hesitant in our decisions. These matches want determination. ”



For Olympiacos of the new season: “Especially after the dinner we had, it goes through my mind that with many we will not be together. The bun may break. Symphony that you share a lot and are with them more time than your own. Emotions, true human relationships are created. The time comes when you realize that with some you won’t be on the same boat. So he is in professionalism, in championship. But something inside you doesn’t stick to you well. “

For National: “National is always for me the most beautiful one can get to an athlete. To represent your country and claim a distinction. The most honorable for any sport. Approaching the end of a career you want it even more. To live with the national one a success. I always play with the same thirst in the National from a young age to the present day. I haven’t set a goal for the end. As far as the National Service is concerned, it does not serve you. I am always available whenever the team calls me and needs me. You hear your body, of course, how you feel and with it you go from one point onwards. “

On the fact that there was his own rally speech after the first lost final: “I always let my emotion guide me. Whatever the heart says. With the positive and negative. I don’t do anything with much thought. The speeches and what was said had to do with each of us individually how professional it can be inside and get it on the parquet. How selfishness he has as I said and come out to show his best. “