Holmes: “I am looking forward to playing for Ataman and living the atmosphere at OAKA”

THE Rison Holmes He is preparing for his official debut with Panathinaikos, and interviewed the “Greens” media day in view of the start of the new Euroleague!

The American center knitting Ataman’s praise, talked about his young teammates, stressing that he was looking forward to living the atmosphere created by Panathinaikos’ friends, while comparing the way in NBA and Euroleague!

In detail what he said:



For working with Ataman: “He’s smart, dude. He’s smart. He is passionate about basketball, passionate about his players. You see it, it exudes it. I look forward to playing for such a coach. “

For his teammates: “I was quite familiar with the roster when I came. I just think everyone was wonderful with me, they helped me from the first moment, and that was the biggest surprise. Everyone helps me understand the terminology and the relevant. Everyone is just amazing. “

For NBA and Euroleague game differences: “I think it’s mainly a matter of mind. At Euroleague you have to understand the tactics, where to be, how to set up the Scrin. Everything is much more regular and I prefer to play basketball this way, so I like it. I think it’s just to play basketball with the same mindset, to have an effect every time I go on the parquet and try to do something to help the team win ».

About how much he expects his first match at “Telekom Center Athens”: “I’m looking forward. They send me videos of fans about what to expect since I signed, so I look forward to living it up close. “.

For the experience so far in Greece: “It’s great, I love it. Even just the view from my home, to see the beach and such things … is an incredible experience and opportunity to play basketball here ».

For whom his teammate is looking forward to dealing with training: “Lesor. We haven’t played against each other so far, but I know what he brings to the parquet and I’m very familiar with him, so I’m looking forward to returning to deal with him. “.