Zisis: “Mars will not be a firework – we came to stay, we have a five -year plan”

Mars Betsson prevailed with 98-76 of Hamburg Towersin the context of the 2nd match of the 1st Eurocup group, in a festive atmosphere in Alexandria.

On the day after the match, General Manager of the “yellow -black”, Nikos Zisistalked to Eok Webradio about the very beautiful images that took place on the pitch, Richard Shiao And the plan that is “built” with patience and vision in the team.

In detail, Nikos Zisis emphasized at the Eok Webradio:

Whether he felt that yesterday (08/10) was the first very nice night in the new era of Mars: “It was a very beautiful night. First of all, it is worth starting from this world, which has supported the team in the most difficult times of its history and this is worthy of reason. Especially now that I think they see that there is a new beginning, excitement and hope. Not only the organized, but five thousand and more did not stop singing for the team throughout the match. They created a stunning atmosphere, which will be remembered by anyone who was present yesterday on the pitch. Of course, the presence of the new owner of the team, Richard Siao, who is here for days, visited the team and in the end was in the locker room. Of course, Nikos Galis, who is a huge legend of this team and all Greek basketball, is of course the presence of Nikos Galis. Every time he comes to the court he is stored. I had a brief conversation with him and he is very happy and excited about this new perspective. It was a very good first start in home match. Of course the obligations are rolling, but it is very important that the team started this and has this experience, because it is a new team with many new players. It is currently training and we are continuing for the very difficult and demanding program we have below. “

For the impressions of Richard Siao from yesterday’s night: “It’s different to describe or watch some videos on YouTube and completely different to experience it. He’s a basketball fan, he sees many NBA matches and not only, but it’s a little different there. He typically told me “in the NBA they say ‘Defense, Defense’ when the audience is more fanatical.” It made him a great impression that there was a world and it was full of the whole court. This was the terrible yesterday, that the whole court, organized fans, children, families, old and younger Mars fans, created a fantastic atmosphere and we thank them very much. It is very important to always be with the team, which is always, even in the most difficult times of its history. “

For the excellent presence of the three young men (Lefa, Kazami, Hatzilambrou) in yesterday’s match: “They are one of the first issues we discussed with the coach. He has the experience of working with many talented players, he did it in Partizan and Kuban. All three players grabbed the opportunity given to them yesterday. For me, the most important thing is that there was an atmosphere that helps an inexperienced player get into the field ready to offer to the team. All three did and that is very important. They have to “build” on it, now see the next workout. It is a given that they will have opportunities. It is our goal to develop these children, because it is very important for both Mars and Greek basketball in general. Of course, with a good look, no player is established at this level, but I’m definitely happy for them. And I was in their place many years ago, when I was fighting at AEK. It is a given that they will go through several ups and downs, but in the end every athlete gets what he deserves. We will be with them and try these children to become the protagonists of the club at some point. It is our goal. “

For the championship match that follows (11/10) against Colossus Rhodes: “We made a pretty friendly during the preparation and, in fact, with several teams in the league. It is a given that the championship is much more competitive and difficult than in recent years. Apart from the two “centuries”, there are many teams that have received value players and talent. This was not the case for several years. We saw the 1st racing results that could be considered … surprises. It is a given that we will have a very difficult game. We need to manage all yesterday’s feelings of victory and the whole atmosphere. Because we started defeating the league, it is very important to restart and be 100% ready for Saturday’s match, which is very important to us. “

If the methodical plan they want to implement on the mind of the world has passed: “As we said from the first press conference, we know where we are, we know that people often have the eagerness and great enthusiasm for things to be done immediately and the team is successful. We have a five -year plan. It is very important for people to understand that a debt is being repaid until December 31, which was shaking the club’s finances for many years. We have done the necessary financial consolidation in order to “build” our program and improve every season. Of course we do not say that this year we do not have goals or want to be competitive in Greece and Europe. Everyone who works here came to stay. There will be … easy and cheerful nights like yesterday, there will be difficult nights, but it is a given that there is a plan-program we envision and are intended to be implemented in the next 5 years. It is not a “firework”, it is a stable and methodical work in which we all want Mars to return to success. “

For team coach Bogtan Karaicic: “He is a very clever man, a basketball man, who has experience of many great coaches in coaching staff and an important role. It was the right timing and I am very pleased to have decided to come to our team. I have said many times, he does not have the experience of the first coach at this level, but I and the administration also think he is the man with whom we want to cross together and climb the club and the club and himself. It is easier to say this after nights like yesterday, but I am really happy to have chosen to accept the proposal made in July. “