Spanoulis: “I can’t say no to an offer like that”

Vasilis Spanoulis has already started working on AS Monaco. The Greek has been appointed as the new coach of the Principality’s team and will make his debut on the bench this Friday against Panathinaikos. Having won the EuroLeague three times as a player, he is now keen to lead Monaco to the top as a coach. Despite the difficulties of “arriving in the middle of the season without having time to interact with the players,” Spanoulis In an interview with SKWEEK, he acknowledged: “I can’t say no to an offer like that. We have a team that can achieve good results and they are motivated to get better and achieve their goals.” . final four”.

However, the coach chose not to set any big goals from the beginning because, “First of all, we have to work hard and build ideal relationships with the players so that they can perform at the highest level.” He also recognizes that as a coach, it’s important “how you treat your players, how you develop them so they can do their best.” “It’s completely different from when I was a player, when I had to play through pain. I was thinking about what to do every day.” Be 100%”.

Spanoulis He admits he’s ready for a bad day and wants to start working with him. michael jamesMonaco star. “Everyone knows Mike James is one of the best players in the EuroLeague in recent years. I have a lot of respect for him,” he said.