Dorsey: “It means a lot for me to play for Greece-Pope’s leader John”

A great honor considers to wear the national team jersey Tyleras he pointed out in an interview with FIBA.

“Means a lot. You represent the country, you represent many people who have pride and joy for basketball. My grandfather was born in Greece. I knew little about the culture growing up, but just became 18 years old, I felt the culture, I felt people, I understood what the basketball meant for them“, Stressed the 28 -year -old Olympiacos guard.

As for the fact that Greece has a medal in a big event since 2009, he said: “I wouldn’t see it as pressure. It’s just a blessing and a great opportunity. I have no medal in my career and Greece has not won a medal for a long time. We have an opportunity”

The Eurobasket system does not… forgive mistakes in the knockout. “You can’t have a bad night, not once. In the playoffs you usually have a series of matches, but here is an exclusion after a group race. This makes it exciting and for fans“, He said.

At the same time he made special mention to John and Thanassis Antetokounbos: “Every detail you can think about to make it better, it does it. Everyone is watching him – even our team. He is a great leader. He has five players on him all over the game, so we are quite open, “he said of Greek freak and added:” Thanasis has the biggest heart and most energy – he screams, shouts, and we need this“