THE Kostas Sloukas He spoke to Turkey’s media in view of the big semifinals with the Greek team in Eurobasket.
“I am very happy that after many years we are in the four. There are great times, I am anxious, we have a very big game against a great opponent and my coach at Panathinaikos, who is very experienced and smart. We should be very careful for 40 minutes“, He stressed.
“For me, the tactics go second and third. For me it counts more about who wants it the most, passion, rebounds and details that give you an advantage in such games, and of course you need a little luck“, He added.
Describing the Turkish team he said: ‘They have a talented team, an excellent coach on the bench, the most important thing is to control the rebounds, not to easily give baskets, because they are very good at surprise. And they have a great tall, which we have to limit because it dominates games and wants attention”
As for Kostas Antetokounbos and his role he underlined: “Kostas is a very good athlete and a Rim Protector. We trust him and I think tomorrow will make a very good game”
On the fact that she has spent five years in Fenerbahce, he said: “For me it’s not something special. The game itself is special, we are in the semifinals. I respect the five years I spent in Fenerbahce, I respect everyone, but tomorrow will be a big battle”
Finally, he was asked if he remembers the quarter-finals Greece-Turkey in the 2009 Eurobasket. “I was watching that game, with the coach playing then. We don’t think about how many years have passed to be here again, rejoice that we are here and looking forward to”
Source: Sport Fm
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