Basketball
Mannion: ‘I gave up the World Cup to go to Basconia’
Baskonia new player Nikomanion This Friday he explained that he had given up playing world Playing basketball for the Italian team was because “being in Basconia is a great opportunity” for him and he wanted to be fit and healthy from the beginning.
The Italian, who will wear the number one shirt on a two-season deal, admitted it was a “very difficult” decision to quit playing for his home country.
“We’re going to fight for things. We’re a young team that has to prove ourselves and we’re going to do well,” said the point guard. “Defend, run your team, score, assist, play smart.”
”My responsibility as a point guard is to make my teammates comfortable. The team will aim to play “fast, fluent and fun.” ”
Barça’s sporting director accompanied the Transalpine. Felix Fernandezadmitted to following the player “for a long time”. “He has always liked the club and this could be his year of growth,” he added.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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