Interview with the official implementation of the Panathinaikos CA, “Club 1908”, granted Aisya Thomas!
The 36 -year -old American with a rich career in the NBA, was in our country for the Trenchwork Sports Camp and talked about how much he likes Greece, while talking in the best words about the atmosphere created by the “green” friends and the Glass Floor of OAKA!
In detail what he said:
Do you like Athens? It’s the second time here in just a few weeks.
“It’s beautiful! The love and support I have received from the world of this city and this country is fantastic! The opportunity is awesome to know the culture. I didn’t think I’ll be here again so soon. It’s definitely a great experience to be here ».
What is the feeling of training here on glass floor at OAKA?
“It’s great! I have seen it a lot on social media, I have seen Central Nan and Huanzo Erngomet, who is one of my former teammates. I have seen them on the internet, so I can see this wonderful stadium up close, the playing field is awesome. It’s something … You never know, I can play here someday ».
You commented under a social post of Central Nan when he won the “MVP”. Are you so close?
“He’s a separate player. I just know him because he was playing in the NBA. I am a sportsman of the sport. It is a special talent from Chicago. So, seeing him going so well here is something fantastic. For a type from the US to come here, it is difficult to make the transition from the NBA to this kind of game, but he has made it a terrible level. I just want to give him love and support. Congratulations on the MVP he won this year ».
Also, a few months ago you commented under a social post for a Panathenaic Stadium outdoors. Do you remember that? With the struggle in the open space, in one of the most historic spaces in the world? Now, the “Pavlos Giannakopoulos” tournament goes to Australia.
“Are they going to Australia? It will be fantastic! This atmosphere … I would love to play in such an atmosphere. Especially in one like this … It’s terrible to see this closely and be able to live it. It’s a different feeling when you’re here. So it’s very nice ».
Do you want a quick look?
“That’s what I say! I can score 40 points, watching this! It’s crazy! It’s fantastic. “.
One last question about Trenchwork Sports Camp here. Something special for you, training with young children, chasing their dreams, as you did.
“It’s always fantastic to be able to give back to the young kids. Personally, seeing these kids who probably never expected to see in my life. They probably didn’t even expect to see me. It is awesome to be able to interact with them, to be able to show them some things I know, having played basketball for so long and then make their dream even more real. To be able to interact, to touch them. Talk to them about basketball. It’s a great experience for me, to be in another country, to play basketball and to speak the same language. Basketball is the same language for everyone, it unites everyone ».
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Source: Sport Fm
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