Sergio Scariolo could not cover his happiness about how properly his crew performed on the best way to some of the surprising victories in EuroBasket historical past.
Not so way back, Sergio Scariolo could not proceed watching Serbia enjoying Slovenia within the preparation stage for the EuroBasket 2022 as a result of the expertise on the court docket virtually made him depressed.
However now Slovenian and Serbian representatives had been depressed watching in all probability the least proficient Spanish nationwide crew on paper in years, however nonetheless celebrating the gold medal in 4 of the final six European championships.
“We bought into this championship with the eighth place within the energy rankings. And we managed to climb it step-by-step,” Scariolo smiled with pleasure after a win within the gold-medal sport vs. France 88-76.
“We received in opposition to unbelievable groups, filled with NBA and EuroLeague gamers or All-Stars. All the opposite groups on this extraordinarily high-level European championship. It has been superb to see the ultimate rating now and the way we’re above all these nice groups,” Scariolo mentioned within the press convention.
“As a basketball coach, I really feel so joyful as a result of we performed such a pleasant basketball. Let me be a basketball coach, and let me be joyful about how we performed,” Scariolo was in pleasure.
“We performed nice protection and offense. Our limits may have in all probability led to a sloppy offense and low-scoring basketball. However we had been wonderful at enjoying basketball at a excessive tempo, sharing the ball, with many assisted baskets, unselfishness, and good execution.
The persistence and skill to beat troublesome moments as a crew, not simply by particular person actions. Actually, as a basketball coach, I really feel actually joyful that these guys adopted since day one,” Scariolo concluded.
Quickly after the media session began, the remainder of the crew stormed the press convention room and showered each coach Scariolo and the MVP of the EuroBasket, Willy Hernangomez.
When issues bought again to regular, Scariolo was reminded of the comparability he made after successful the EuroBasket 2011.
He in contrast that group with Ferrari. Reminded about it and requested what automotive he was driving on this EuroBasket, Scariolo smiled and thought for a second.
“Driving Ferrari is hard as a result of it’s important to maintain a whole lot of particulars a few machine filled with delicate items. This 12 months I used to be somewhat extra impolite, demanding, and even aggressive at occasions. As a result of I felt it was the best way to drive this automotive,” Scariolo added.
“Since I felt gamers weren’t feeling offended for me driving arduous, we bought to push to maintain the foot down somewhat bit extra. Do issues that beforehand, again then, I could not even dare to do. However each state of affairs is completely different. You must modify because the coach,” Scariolo analyzed.
“You bought to grasp the personnel, strengths, and weak point and attempt to amplify ones and reduce others,” Scariolo concluded.
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