Bartzokas: «Let’s become better»
Giorgos Bartzokas stated to be absolutely satisfied by Olympiacos’ participation in the Final Four and when asked about the Piraeus team’s next goal he said that “we want to exit this Final Four a better team than when we entered it”.
Giorgos Bartzokas talked:
About the challenge ahead: “It’s the biggest challenge I’ve faced since I’ve decided to do this job, but also the capping stone of an incredible effort of our team that reaches its fourth Final Four in the last five years. Our team has a lot of young players and it’s important that after winning the title we are once again here, with the most competitive and tough Euroleague of all times”
About his plans in confronting CSKA Moscow: “We are going to put into use all that we have shown from the beginning of the season, enthusiasm, competitiveness and the talent of our players that is already obvious and keeps on building up. This season’s Euroleague gave us steel will; made us a better team and we want to leave London an even better one”.
About motivation: “Motivation is huge. I’m proud to be here, to have the MVP and the rising star of the competition with our team. These awards were earned through team work. We want very good co-operations on both ends of the floor. It’s the best recipe to remain competitive at this level”.