Impressively started this year’s Stoiximan GBL the Olympicwho thanks to his aggressive basketball and his pluralism, passed with the comfortable 100-81 from the headquarters of Maroussi.
Speaking at the press conference after the end of the race, the coach of the “reds”, George Bardzokas, He referred, inter alia, to the difficulty he and his associates have to integrate all of the club’s rotation, and also stood in the tests he is doing this year. with the tall shapes.
In detail what he said:
“First of all, to say that the time of the race, at noon, is fantastic. I think it’s ideal for families and kids, Sunday noon, they can come to the court, then go for food and later watch other games, football or basketball. It is the right time, so we choose to play on our stadium only at this time. The atmosphere was very good, people were pleased. Maroussi is visibly improved since last year, has a guard who understand and control the game, and a good function thanks to his coach. We had a heavy schedule, two games in Rhodes Friday and Saturday, after a trip to Spain for another two high -intensity matches. Our goal today was to win without excessively pressing and without injuries. We have succeeded and we are happy about it. Good luck in Marousi and health to all. “
Asked about the picnic game and Donda Hall, he stressed: “Last year we were the team that played the least picnics in the Euroleague, probably because we didn’t have the right handler and tall for this kind of game. However, our effectiveness was excellent and we had a very good flow. Hall enables this ability, but it is not always necessary to perform from a central picnic. We have some new plays and actions that take time to tie. Evans has the ability to play pic and roll, but Dikinina is also a very qualitative addition and will prove to be time. I am very pleased with our roster and we will try to make the most of the players’ capabilities. “
Asked if Seyben Lee can be used in a role that will show his ability to score: “Always above all the team is. At the moment Lee looks more comfortable when he has a point guard next to him, not when he is himself. However, the needs are determined by the roster. We didn’t have Evans available, now Dikina has come and we will try to stabilize the five. The roster is very deep, in “2” we have Fournier, Dorsey, McCisik, Larentzakis, Dejipoglou, Ward who can play in “2” as well as Lee. So it takes a little magic to integrate them all, but continuous games help, because someone is always tired or left out. Everyone will be useful. “
On pluralism in attack: “I’m not worried who scores, as long as we play as a team. If we play that way, the points will come from either everyone or two players one particular night. We had 25 assists – if I’m not mistaken – today, showing how well the game shared. The depth of the team is self -evident, almost everyone can score 20 points. Some people just need more time and familiarity. I’m very happy. “
To a question about the ‘tall’ shapes: “It’s something we try. It is reminiscent of the shape used by the Celtics with Titum, Brown, were three equal forwards with ball handling and a “5ar” Rim Protector. It is difficult to manage the shape of others, especially against teams with shorts such as Basconia or Marousi. If you can bother defensively, it offers another dimension. “
On whether to obtain extra guard: “At the moment it makes no sense to think about what will happen in the future. Diklina has just come and has only done three workouts. We want to get in pace and see what happens to Evans. I’m waiting to see what happens … The administration is always open to help, the presidents and Mr Skindelias often ask me if the team needs something, and I will say if needed. “
For Frank Dikina’s debut: “I don’t like to put on preparedness rates. He told me after the match that he still has a problem in conditioning, that is, playing a consecutive pace. He has almost never played at all, except for a few minutes in a friendly Partizan. The rest already have 5-6 strong friendly and 2 European matches on their feet. As he enters training and racing, he will more easily show his potential. “
Source: Sport Fm
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