Gold forged with lots of character and good mentality

The national team showed their different abilities to win the gold medal in EuroBasket. That success was built on a great collaboration in which his five keys stood out:

1. A group that believes in itself

Internal predictions do not indicate a classification beyond the quarter-finals, and the FIBA ​​rankings themselves have placed Spain at number seven among the first contenders. Once the tournament began, players believed in themselves and didn’t have to deal with expectations or high external pressure. Overcoming Lithuania’s setbacks in the Round of 16 strengthened that mentality and pushed the team to the highest level. He overcame difficulties in every match and managed favorable conditions to win the gold medal in the final.

2. Great tactical asset

The strategic resource deployment that Spain exhibits is usually complete in nearly every championship, but this time it was more impressive as they had less theoretical talent. Scariolo managed these contributions using defensive variations with crosses, causing confusion for his rivals and giving his team another boost in subtle moments. Contributions from various technical, physical, and medical experts were helpful. “Staff” standing at the top of the NBA franchise.

3. “Brown case” management

The nationalization of the point guard sparked external and internal criticism, as seen when some key players, such as captain Rudy Fernandez, voiced their opinions about it before the concentration. Ultimately, his joining the team was embraced as if he were another member of “The Family” and Brown was more than just a class on the track. Not only was it the key to giving weapons, but it also showed the mentality of an intelligent player. Very convenient for groups.

4. Last Comer Impact

Sergi Llull’s injury a few days before the start of the championship brought doubts to the technical team, who ultimately opted for his values ​​and experience. Alberto Diazalready recovered from injury. The Malaga native rejoined the squad shortly before his debut and was integrated to provide impressive defensive and fighting prowess in the match. Diaz was best in his “more or less” per minute and partials on the track in the championship. At ACB, he is one of the best recoverers in his two years.

5. Distribution of defined roles

Several teams have NBA All-Star players, but Spain can boast that they may have the best team in their rotation. From the sixth player few rivals could compare to the group assembled by Scariolo, who gave each of them a distinct role. Rudy led by example, and Hernangomez took on the responsibility of being a role model. Talents like Pradilla could grow, Parra was key to stopping Markkanen in the quarter, and Brizuela and Jaime shined.