Argyris Papapetrou on Bwinspor FM: “Proud of John’s Brilliant Route – I didn’t think I would see so much love”

In a shock decision that surprised the basketball world, Ioannis Papapetrou announced his retirement from active action at the age of just 31.

On this subject he spoke in his air BWINSPOR FM 94.6 his father, Argyris Papapetrou. The former international basketball player was hosted on the “Pressa” show and discussed with them Vaio Tsutsika; Michael Tsogo and George Petrides for his son’s decision to stop basketball.

Initially, he referred to whether he knew about his son’s decision to retire: ‘We knew the difficulties Going, we were close to him. As all do parentswe supported the everything that was done. We didn’t do some big discussion on the subject. All his decisions are purelywithout previous discussion or debate. When the child has this mentality and this confidence in himself, the parent must back and support him. This was done to us all his career. “

Was then asked about whether the John He has talked to him about the continuation of his professional life: ‘I don’t think it’s ready to discuss yet. From the message he wrote, he made it clear that he wanted to stay in basketball. It was one conscious and brave Choice, no one opened the exit door before he said goodbye alone. He did not get rid of the eyes of the world, nor tired his team. Were and are perpetualeven to this day. He heard his body and at some point weighed the data and made a decision. “

In terms of multitude which received the John After his retirement, he commented: “I was always very proud of both of my kids. THE John He had a target from a young age without pushing him to do something. Has written with golden letters His name in titles and conquests, but I am mainly standing in his morality. It is so many that he gave us, and the efforts he made, are so brilliant as he did.

I’m not just proudbut blessed We lived with him all this route. I didn’t think I would see so much love from the world. It is a great honor for our family that Olympiacos overcame the rivalry and thanked him, spent five years brilliantly there. Thanks to both Olympiacos and Panathinaikos OEM, I am very proud of the love that John received. “

Finally, he was called upon to choose the moment he remembers more than John’s career, something that … avoided, stressing that there are many great decisions his son took during his basketball career.

Listen to the audio excerpt on the official Bwinpor FM 94.6 channel on Youtube.