Brizuela: “What sets us apart is that we believe in ourselves”

27 years old, shooting guard Dario Brizuela (San Sebastián, 1994) His first life living ‘peacefully’ european According to him, with the Spanish team, which managed to reach the quarterfinals of the championship, thanks to the fact that the players believed in themselves.

The day before the semi-final pass Finlandthe player of unibox Malaga’s national team euro basketballdespite the fact that he was not a favorite before the start.

“Spain It’s a team that’s always competing for medals, and that’s how it should be. There were many voices that the level was not enough. All of us here disagree with that. On the one hand, it’s not a historic feat (winning a medal), but on the other hand, there are so many new people in the team[…]that it’s very good to win a medal.” he says.

In any case, this psychology student, who will face off the day before Round 16, Lithuania He had to ask for a change of exam date when it overlapped with a training session. He cites resilience as one of the team’s keys.

“We have the resilience to bounce back in tough moments in the game. It’s important to have faith, keep fighting, keep believing, keep winning possession after possession. When we get to the tight end, we Be confident and know how to do it.It gives you an edge over the rest,” he claims.

And in this sense he emphasizes: We love to compete and we never give up. ”

In addition to resilience, Spain I have an assignment to stop Lauri this Tuesday Markkanenone of the players in the championship, beaten in the round of 16 Croatia at 43 points.

In this sense Brizuela Show off your pivot talent Utah The Jazz have described him as a “scorer in every sector,” but he cautions. Spain You also need to “watch out” for shooters.

And about the options for the team coached by Sergio Scariolo Progress: “Our Advantage Is Inside Willie (Hernangomez) has no player to stop him.”

He waited for a moment to ‘score points’ and ‘be ready’ in case Spain had to play a tough game. I ask him to be strong with a back that doesn’t have to.Apart from that, he wants me to generate for others in attack,” says the player.Europe points in 16 minutes.

After preparing to european His presence in the team was not guaranteed, Brizuela Enjoy the championship with Alberto Diaz ~Yunikaja’s roommate~ and Sebas sizehe matched in the subcategory of the Estudiantes.

On the parquet floor where he faces his concentration and bears his widely known nickname, the ‘Basque Mamba’, because it’s an important fact for him, ‘it’s more normal to coexist’. He appreciates it because it connects with them. Shine.