THE Olympic took 91-83 the second final of the Basket League against Panathinaikos, But at the forefront were found after the match, everything that happened on the sidelines of the match, with George Bardzokas responding to the press conference.
George Bartzokas analyzed the second Olympiacos final with Panathinaikos, but also referred to the abusive slogans against Dimitris Giannakopoulos, combining them with what he “hears” at the OAKA.
Bartzoka’s statements
“The fact that we have equalized the series is important to us. We had a good approach to the match, we checked it, we reached the difference of close to 20 points. Panathinaikos has great quality and depth, found 6-7 three-pointers and approached without much threatening. It is a team that you can never relax particularly, it has good guards, creation and can create good conditions for a shot. On Wednesday we are going to play a good game there. “
If they finally left behind the Final 4 and the help of the bench players: “I told the players that we have to leave behind Abu Dhabi’s funeral. We had focused there all season there and a bad match created huge frustration in the organization and introversion that was imprinted in many ways. Our appearance in the first match at the OAKA was unacceptable. We were still influenced, I have never seen the team so timid. Beyond the big wins and defeats that teams and players and coaches make, we are united by the joy of the game and the passion and that we have to enjoy it. We’re here for basketball. The big wins and defeats are in everyone’s careers, the game you have to enjoy, enjoy it. You enjoy it when you play without second thoughts. For the “Pagites”, in the series that are 2-3-4-5 games in a short time the depth of the bench will play a role. We need enough players in good condition. Today they did a lot of step-up and I’m happy for them. “
For Ergkin Ataman’s statements: “You know there is a practice that every person with all respect follows and seems overall during his career. I’m not here to judge Ataman, he can say whatever he wants. There are institutionalized organs to judge for it. I saw a lot of tension because they found the family of Mr. Giannakopoulos who I consider to be a big mistake. When 20,000 people in dance and 10 or 15 times find my mom forgiven, I didn’t see anyone, then it wasn’t annoying. Anyone who has come to the OAKA can see what I am pulling from all that I hear and have never complained. Unless there is selectivity to who we find. “
For the fact that he entered the parquet 20 minutes before the start of the race: “In the first issue as I know I have no social media and some people tell me that the number one issue of Greek society is Barzokas. And I’m talking about people who are analysts. There are twitter accounts with 2-3 followers and they find me on social media or under articles for me. My relationship with the club and the world is non -negotiable, it is what it is either I stay or leave or drive me away. Olympiacos is what is for me and I am what I am for Olympiacos. Olympiacos is more important than faces than any bars and everything. I felt great joy and emotion. “
If it is important to be distant in view of Game 3: “My opinion is that both teams are influenced by the Final Four, we were tragic and Panathinaikos I don’t think was good. Plus the fatigue and toxic atmosphere that exists, it has gone to the issue of life or death who will win. Our problem is that 7 players in the preparation of the Final Four were injured and in addition to the sadness, we passed Calvary, we had 7 players who did not workout, four injections, cortisone. We went with too many players not in good condition. Then followed what happened and things came as they came. Let’s stay that we have quality, confidence, appreciation and we are here to meet the challenges. “