Dimitris Agrafan He talked about his passage from Iceland, Lithuania, China, Spain, Italy, remembered the record with 14/14 two -pointers, and made a special reference to his much -discussed decision to go to the Panathinaic.
Dimitris Agravanis was hosted at Stoiximan GBL’s podcast and referred to his passage by Panathinaikos, his image, and his experience in overseas teams.
For his experience from Iceland: “I was expecting some suggestions that did not come. I had suggestions from Korea but I didn’t want to leave so far. My brother told me that they are looking for a player like me. I accepted and I am glad I did it. I have played with my brother again but we were both in good shape. They immediately realized that we are brothers. Basketball in Iceland is all their lives. We were in the only team outside Reykjavik. It was a little shock when I went, it was a village. “
For the passage from Lithuania: “I went there fantastic. I had a one -month contract, so you see every game as a final. The coach had asked me to play for a month. I played amazing basketball with Coach Vovora. When the month passed, I was pleased when they tried to keep me. If I had left it would be different for everyone. Every match was like playing Euroleague, all the stadiums are at this level. “
For his presence in China: “It was after the season at AEK. It was so nice and spontaneous. Coach Marmarinos had spoken with an American coach there and told me about the interest. Spontaneously I said yes because I wanted to play basketball. It was my wisest choice. I enjoyed basketball. The conditions are difficult and I am happy to be able to do so. I hadn’t traveled so far myself. It was a trip to the unknown. At first I was constantly talking with my family. Basketball helps you overcome everything. There they look at your numbers and the show. “
For Spain and Italy: “They were little experiences. When I was playing an opponent with the Spanish teams I felt comfortable. The defenses are not dominated, if you are a good scorer it is easy to play in the Spanish league. The way of training changes that is a little … old. “
For the injury of: “It was a difficult experience, because it already existed in Panathinaikos. I was playing with a stroke. He never made it fully and ruptured. The only thing that cut me was … about a year of suffering. I am now stronger than ever. “
For Papapetro’s departure due to an early age injury: “I knew John’s problem. He also looked in his game. Obviously it had a big issue. I think everything in Europe has conquered. Leaves complete with success. We were surprised by the announcement, and I know him for 14 years. At first I thought he was leaving Panathinaikos. I was shocked. It’s hard to “kill” the player inside you, especially at your best. “
For the possibility of returning to Greece: “I see that the championship is very strong. I am open to return to Greece. I like the outside. “
For his record with 14/14 two -pointers: “I’ve seen the match in highlights before! I remember it, it was crucial for Prometheus. We didn’t have many players. I had not understood that I had not lost a two -point one. There are some nights that you are in such a good form that you feel you hear nothing. I have felt it in several games and it is the perfect feeling. You know you’ve given it all. “
For its passage by AEK: “It helped me a lot to get back from the injury. It was obvious at first that I missed games. I made friends and played with good players. It helped me. “
For his transfer to Panathinaikos: “It was the need to play Euroleague. But it was hasty. If I were back in chronic back I might not have made this decision in the season. To leave Peristeri and Coach Spanoulis and go knowing that I have a problem with the hand and the abductor. All of this is braking you. It is a decision that has not been good for me. Maybe I had to wait, recover and decide in the summer. Prejudice was only in the warm -up of the first race, this was not done again. Then it was only applause for the effort. He played a role in the decision that the president himself approached me. I think I had to have more opportunities. “
For what he has kept from Olympiacos: “I have kept the titles and Final-4 that gave us joy. The support of the presidents in my face. There were also spaces that I was out of the group, but when needed I was there. I have even played with a chiada. My love for the club made me overcome it. He was scratching me to mark Printzis in training, it was a great satisfaction to help him substantially. “
For Vasilis Spanoulis: “What has been told and left to me is ‘when you say things you want to do, if you give your best and hold it inside you will get the title’. You don’t have to talk about your game. “
For the coaches he has worked with: “What has given me the most is Coach Spheropoulos. He taught me how to handle both seats well. I felt safe. The fewest, of coaches who do not have as much experience as much as they had in Iceland, but it is reasonable. “
For the national: “Nothing has cracked for me. I have never said no to a national call. I am available if they want my help. Always humbly and give it 100%. I definitely miss me and I think I can help. I wish the team really succeed. “
For what time would he like to change: As I said, my transfer to Panathinaikos was a crossroads. It was a frivolous decision to go to Panathinaikos at that time. I had to wait four months. “
For his own image: “I have been charged some explosions as if I have been a crime. I wish I could delete it. I look at my game and work hard … “.