With a good mood but also low tones despite yesterday’s triumph over Spain for the Eurobasketthe Goga Bithange talked to the media after today’s workout Georgian. The 26 -year -old center of Orlando Magic He “opposed” the possibility of first place in the Limassol group, showing perfectly landing before the great battles of Georgia with Italy and Greece at the weekend.
At the same time he said he would return to Europe, though he was happy in the NBA. In detail his statements:
-Who has the best wool in the group?
“No one, they are all bad (laughs)!”
-How much does it inspire you to see Sengelia playing despite the health problem he had in preparation (cardiac arrhythmia)?
“As I have said before, I make it easier for me to follow in his footsteps, to become a better person and a better Georgian. It’s not a simple problem, like a foot injury, it’s something more serious and he sacrifices for the team. He just signed to Barcelona but put it all aside to be with the team. This sacrifice gives us extra motivation to us. He is a real leader. ”
-How much does this self -denial help you raise the level of your game and become a better person and a player?
“We didn’t know if Toco would play, but only that he was with us in training and games, he makes us a different team when he is here. He has built this team for years, I hope this is the last sacrifice he will make and will have no other problems. It is the heart and soul of this group. ”
-How much better player do you feel after FIBA ​​events?
“In the NBA the season is bigger, here you play 5-6 games and give it all in every match. Speed ​​and athletics are different. I left Europe to 19, I know the game and I’m glad to play in the NBA. ”
-You have a lot of people with us, many are now waiting for the first place. You have two big games ahead of you, do you think you can take the first place?
“We may be the last if we lose all the matches and let our win yesterday influence us. We have to stay focused and give it all in every game. If we win, good, if not, we know we have given everything. We have a game on Saturday against a very good team (Italy) and there we focus. ”
-How easy it is to be present with agriculture in the big tournaments. In the windows it is difficult…
“There is no decision to make. Every time I have the opportunity I wear this jersey and represent Georgia. I have great respect and love for my country. It’s not a matter of choice, it’s simple. Whenever I can play, I’m there. ”
-Would you ever return to Europe?
“The NBA is different, at a high level. You never know if I’m going to get back to Europe. I would be happy to do it, but I’m happy in the NBA too. I won’t lie. Whatever God wants, wherever he goes, I will go and do whatever I can. ”
-Did you have suggestions from Europe?
“I don’t know, honestly!”
-The viral photo with all the media over Zion Williamson on the Draft night and with you on your own, how much push gave you to become the player you are now?
“At all! I am from a small country where everyone knows each other and my family is quite motivated and the way I grew up. I don’t want extra motivation. It was just a photo that looks beautiful. Nothing else. ”
-Do you think you have now won the position of the NBA key?
“There always someone comes to take your place. There are so many players who come in from the draft every year, so you always try to be the best version of yourself. I don’t know if I have succeeded, but we will see. ”
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