Ibaka admits Laso was key to signing for Bayern

At a special press conference with local media in Munich, serge ibaka explained why he chose bayern As your next professional destination.

“I’m a basketball player, so I’m here to play basketball. I love this game. This organization has a great history. It’s a blessing for me to be a part of this organization. To be here. , someone I knew in the past,” he said of himself. bayern and coach Pablo Laso .

When I asked for more details, Ibaka he explained what he hoped to gain from the experience bayern.

“I’m a winner. That’s why I’m here. I couldn’t stay in America and wait for someone to put me on the bench. That’s not what I wanted.” “I feel like I still have a lot of basketball left in me, and I want to play at a high level, I want to win, and that’s what I do. And the days when I don’t feel like doing it, I don’t do anything. No, I’m done with this, I’m retiring. I’m here to win on and off the court and help my team. To be a good role model, a good professional, and a veteran who can help younger people. That’s why I’m here.” ”

After a year away from top-level basketball, Pablo Laso I’m back to euro league as a coach of bayern. two time champion euro league, Raso I have worked with you before. Ibaka During the 2011 NBA lockout.

“He’s a great coach and a great human being, which is the most important thing. At this point in my career, it’s important to me who I work with,” he explained. Ibaka your decision. “I try to have fun working with good people. At the end of the day, basketball is just a game and we play for fun.”

As revealed by the team’s general director, since arriving in Munich, Ibaka has so far participated in only one team practice session, as he has fulfilled other obligations with the club. Marko Pesic. Nevertheless, Ibaka He feels ready to get on the field.

“Physically, I’m in great shape. I’ve been working for the last seven or eight months. The only thing I was missing was playing team basketball and tournaments,” he concluded. Ibaka.