Juan Nunez: ‘I’m just trying to help the team’

Joined the national team at the age of 19, already focused and continuing to challenge myths Ricky Rubio And given the heavy casualties at the point guard position, it comes with a very important responsibility…but Juan Nunez He’s surmounting the impressive challenges he faces in this match Philippines, Japan, Indonesia World Cup.The young point guard performed best on his team against wins Brazil (78-96), leading with 13 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 21 PIRs.

“This is just the beginning. I’m just trying to help the team,” he said. Nunez Just quit the game. “Now it’s time to finish the group stage on a good note and go all out for the second phase.”

Nunezin the first match Ivory Coast (94-64) finished with 3 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 13 PIRs, with a particular emphasis on the defensive practice he put into his game against Brazil. “The key point is the 78 points they scored. Brazil It’s usually a team of around 100 people and that appreciates our defense,” he said. Nunez“It was a very tough match because they are fighting so well, but we were able to beat them with a good result.”