THE Yuri Zdovc He was presented as the new PAOK coach, making his first statements as a “biceps of the North” technician!
Slovenian talked about the new challenge in his career, stressing that the team should be built from scratch and clarifying that expectations are high after last year’s successful season.
In detail what he said:
“It is a great pleasure that I am in the PAOK family. It is very important that the team has the support of the world. I have a lot of information, especially from Thessaloniki I have many friends. I quickly made my decision. I like to work, I like this job. The coach’s job is changing. Coach Kanchelieri had a great season last year. Expectations are high ».
Whether there have been discussions about the roster: “Naturally. It’s the most important thing. We have to build the team from the beginning. We will try to find players who want to play in PAOK. We have a lot of work to do ».
For the philosophy he wants in the team: “It’s one thing the philosophy and another what players you can get. You have to adjust the philosophy to the players, at least a little. The only right philosophy is victory. In the end the victory counts. That’s it. We know that all our opponents are strengthened. Defense is very important to me. Aggressively my philosophy is the team game. Basketball is changing, getting faster. A few years ago I was a coach of Zalgiris and I felt this change. “.
If there are players from last year who would like to keep: “I honestly liked the players of last year’s team. Some are already gone. We are discussing them (not gone) ».
For its last passage from Greece: “Everything that always happens I try to keep the positives. I had a good time to AEK. I remember them well, I forget the bad. Time passes quickly. In 8 years many years they change. I am looking forward to this season. I know some referees stopped (laughs). I say about the referees because it’s a big part in Greek basketball. We will find a way to be positive. It’s not part of my work ».
For the draw of BCL: “I just learned our first opponent and maybe the second. We will focus on the first game, but first we have to make the team ».
For that they will start early: “We will start 5 days earlier, there is still enough time to be ready. There is no rule ».
On whether he has more pressure as a PAOK coach or opponent: “More pressure is always on myself. I want to win every game. The pressure is good. You want to win all your life. Sometimes you get tired a little. So it’s, that’s why I like this sport ».
For players’ characteristics: “I like to have all the ‘weapons’. Sports players, with speed. When I say all ‘weapons’ I mean aggressive and defensively ».
For the 1993 Final Four when he was a Limoge player: “The Final Four is always a lottery. You lose and it’s over, it’s not fair for me. I remember winning. If we were playing with PAOK, who knows ».
For the Slovenian School: “It’s in my blood, I can’t avoid it. I’m proud of this ».
For that he will face Hercules: “I went there last year, they gave me some photos. It’s still a game I will try to win ».
Source: Sport Fm
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