Mantzaris: “Transfer of the year the shorts, I would stay at Olympiacos if I knew about Barzoka”

Interview at Amerikanos24 and to his producer BWINSPOR FM 94.6; Nikos Zervagranted the Vangelis Mantzaris!

THE 35 -year -old guardwho is preparing to return to the top class of our country with her jersey Mykonoshe talked about his presence at Olympiacos, the episodic finals of this year’s Stoiximan GBL and George Bardzokas, while commenting on the topics of the news at Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, while expressing his opinion on shorts.

In detail what he said:

For Mykonos and his presence in the Basket League: “We had a great time, we did something good, a very good run. And as a team I think we showed seriousness, we had a good locker room. I tried to help, either with my experience or with my performances. And I think we got something very nice like a picture ».

For what Jay Shorts and his transfer to Panathinaikos: “For me it is probably the biggest ” theft ” of this year’s Euroleague. So do you get the shorts like that? With this price? With that money? Who wanted him another 5-6 teams? Well, I don’t know what Panathinaikos will do, but it starts with the right. He is a player to ‘run’ Panathinaikos’ game and is a transfer of the year for me ».

For Vasilie Michic and Ann. “Michic is a great player, but he is a question mark if he fits the way of playing Olympiacos. He wants the ball a lot, he is not the best defender. I’m not saying it’s not good, I just don’t know if it fits in with Barzokas and his basketball ».

For George Bardzokas and David Blatt: “Coach Bardzokas is one of the best. He knows what he asks, he knows how to manage situations. But the point is spiritual preparation. If the team looks unprepared, not only the players are to blame. And in the Final Four this seemed something has not been done correctly by the coach. I believe that if he had not won the championship he would have resigned. Coach Blatt was a different, more nbaian style, with many collaborations. In general, I didn’t fit with him, but it doesn’t mean he is not a good coach. “.

For the finals of the Greek Championship: “I think to a large extent Olympiacos’ ‘owes’ this year’s championship to Dimitris Giannakopoulos. He was in a very bad condition in the first game of the finals and seemed to be unable to react. What happened and said by Mr. Giannakopoulos I think they stimulated the selfishness at Olympiacos. Panathinaikos ” shocked ” was heard for 3-0 and turned into boomerang. Okay, Olympiacos has players and got the title fairly ».

Whether Valantsiou can make a difference to Panathinaikos: “We’re talking about a NBA. If it comes, it will be a huge addition. But again, it matters how it will be used. Not all NBAs are ready to enter Euroleague and ‘kill’. He wants a job and ” reading ”. I also don’t know if he will come with an appetite. If so, it will make … fun and I don’t see the way Panathinaikos won’t put 100 points in every match. “.

For his presence at Olympiacos and the ” Spanoulis ”: “Spanoulis … what to say. Have such a leader, makes you better. I learned a lot next to him. It is ” memorial ” for me we’ve been playing together for so many years. We all owe a lot to Santa Claus. We put on our stone, but if it wasn’t too much it would be completely different. “.

For family and life outside the parquet: “The family has changed me. I see things differently. I don’t just think about basketball. It’s nice to have a balance. Be well at home and then play better ».

For the continuation of his career: “As long as my body holds me, I will play. I do not put an expiration date. I love basketball. And as long as it fills me, I keep going ».