Rudy Fernandez: “It was great to captain this champion team”

Rudy Fernandezwas named best male athlete of the year Grand Gala MDcalled it “spectacular” to captain a Spanish basketball team that won unexpected European gold in 2022, especially because of the forced generational change and the absence of the great stars that have marked its success in recent years. I’m in. Brothers Poe and Marc Gasol.

“I am very happy and grateful to be here. Thank you. sports world And everyone who voted and decided on this award. I think that’s the work I’ve been doing in recent years and the reward is for the whole team. I am part of all that I have achieved with the national team this year. real madridRudy said.

“You cherish every award for everything you’ve sacrificed over the years. Matters in the sport as a whole are a little bit over and everything I’ve achieved is what my father has done for me.” I work for the team and do what the coach asks of me,” said Fernandez, who turns 38 in April.

“At this age you face challenges. I had good teammates who guided me and helped me become the player I am today. Retirement is there and the time is right. She’s coming but I’m not afraid or scared, she’s a lovely family and I want to spend a lot of time with her. youthI was Nba In the last ten years with Real Madrid we have made basketball history,” said Rudy.

“European gold was unexpected but very satisfying both sportingly and personally. It has been great to lead this team. I didn’t think about it. NavarrePau Gasol, Marc. Ready to take responsibility for the Spanish team is a bit of a replacement, ”added Real Madrid player Fernandez.

“This award is what I have been doing for the last few years and I think the reward is for the whole team. I am part of what the team and Real Madrid have achieved.”

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“It’s been a very long season. We’ve had the misfortune of starting with an injury. With the new signings and the rest of the squad, I think the team is doing very well the role they wanted to play.” Chus MateoIn that sense, we are adapting to our role.we were champions super cupcomes a very important thing like King’s Cup Badalona, I consider it one of my homes. We are very excited about this new project,” International Forward said.

“Chus Mateo got the best possible apprenticeship. Pablo RasoIt’s time for him to take command of this team and I think he’s doing it very well. Show us that he is one of the best teams. euroleaguewe also have ACB LeagueThe work is still similar to what Pablo did,” explains Rudy, recognizing that injuries are part of elite sports.

“When I come back from injury, I always try to do what I can for the team. Injuries are part of the sport and in situations like this, the game is faster, so we try to adapt to the new times. It’s not about rebuilding my game, I’ve always bothered you on defense too, but I’m always trying to improve so I can make the team better,” Fernandez said of his clear future. told me the idea.

“I’m spending every day with an abductor injury. I’m going to join the team as soon as possible and see if I can get healthy and back in the national team in the summer. As someone who fights against players who could be on the national team, I will always be proud to wear a national team shirt,” Rudy concluded.