Kalambokis to Bwinspor FM: “I saw homosexuality at the National, everyone knew their role – the most important the next day”

National Greece won the bronze medal in Eurobasket by beating her Finland In the small final, so he returned to the podium after 16 years of waiting.

On the occasion of this great achievement, the “Newsroom” show hosted in its air BWINSPOR FM 94.6 A man who honored the “blue -white” both as a player and as a member of his technical staff.

The reason for him Giannis Kalambokiwho was a member of the National Before 16 yearswhen she had won her last medal before this year, in Eurobasket of 2009.

His veteran guard and current assistant George Bardzoka At Olympiacos he discussed with their Nikos Zerva and Tassos Nikolopoulos For the importance of returning the medals, the elements that stood out in the national and the importance of its presence Vasilis Spanoulis.

In detail what he said:

For the feeling of winning a medal with the National: “I’m not sure how much the player can understand at that time in all his size. I personally, in the following years that followed I understood it much more, despite the moment it happened. It is a feeling that exists, and you think about years later, because nothing is given. When you get high you are not sure you will stay there. “

For the details that stood out: “In a one -month group and in these small tournaments, there is obviously a plan and a strategy, and this is different from the factors of unstable or even scheduled. The most important and the biggest success was that I saw a team of homosexuality that played when it needed it loudly, when it needed it smart. Defensively they were at a very good level of intensity, speed and power. The team was resistant to the tournament and withstood the defeats that came. It was difficult to play the small final, in terms of pressure and stress. But they responded and got this great distinction. “

For Sluka, Papanikolaou and Antetokounbos: “These players have been recognizing the world all these years. This distinction was a very sweet reward, and a very big message to society and young children, the fact that they stood out. “

For the Supporting Cast of the National: “National is not an all -star group, not everyone can do the same, there are clear roles. John’s presence cleared the roles, his absence sometimes created a small short circuit. It was obvious that everyone felt good and had accepted their role and role. When that happens, you usually succeed. “

For Vasilis Spanoulis: “It’s not always easy to get out of each player the best. At the time of mine we didn’t play so many matches, when the national season was coming. There is now more easily saturation in players, so being able to motivate and show so much mood is an achievement of the coach. Basil’s contribution to it was great, beyond the track. “

For the future of the National Team: “It’s a timeless question, there is no clear answer. At the moment we all wanted a success to inspire young kids to love basketball. The athlete’s life is exciting, it has many experiences and challenges. I wish this medal would be another occasion so that the tank of Greek players would grow. Not everyone can become John, but the team didn’t just have John. There are kids who can become good players, understand that basketball has room for everyone. If you do this, the game will respect you. Children must deposit what they need daily when the time comes they will be compensated. The next day after a success is the most important. “

Listen to Yiannis Kalambokis’ interview on the official Bwinpor FM channel on YouTube.