Lopez Arostegui: ‘We can compete without stars’

eaves of ValBasketball Xavi Lopez Arostegui Pointed out when returning to the team after winning euro basketball This victory shows that “you can compete without a star.”

The Basque player praised the work of the coaching staff Sergio Scariolo Because their rivals “didn’t know” how to play against them. “Plus, we like being covered, so we joked about it,” explained the Spanish expat.

The small forward explained that the group had a lot of young players debuting in tournaments like this, which made them less susceptible to the bad expectations that existed before the tournament. We weren’t leaning towards it, but the work and the hours helped us stand our ground,” he said.

players of Valencia He assured that the gold medal was a “great award” for the work they had done. ‘The ‘generosity and altruism’ tournament faced by all players was ‘one of the keys to success’.

eaves of valencia basketball After joining the team’s pre-season, he knew from his first training session that the new coach, Alex Mumblewant to play with a high rhythm and important physical display.

“We were able to follow the team and see the games played. Yesterday we already had our first training session and it is clear that the team wants to play at a much higher pace and with a better physique. Demand is going to require it,” he admitted in an appearance with his partner. Jaime Pradilla Another member of the team that won the gold medal.

Lopez Arostegui Said mumble All they have to do is set the style and rules of play. “We want to be a competitive team and play at a great pace,” he explained.