Fournier: “Great relations with Bartzokas although he wants to kill me sometimes”

He spoke of his relationship with the Frenchman reporting humorously that the 59-year-old sometimes wants to kill him. At the same time the former NBAer stressed that he was not interested in MVP, but of conquering Euroleague with the Pirates. In an interview with “BasketNews”, Evan Fournier spoke about his relationship with George Bartzokas and his experience in Olympiacos during the first months of his presence in the team. Fournier expressed his appreciation for the trust shown to him by the Greek coach and referred to the initiatives he takes during the games, which Bartzokas often does not like, who, as Fournier said, “wants to kill him” for them, with a humorous disposition. CORVERSE The French player made it clear that he is not interested in becoming a Euroleague MVP, as his priority is to help Olympiacos win the top intercollegiate event. The words of Fournier “I never really talked about basketball with Coach B. Every time we talk, it’s just everyday ‘How are you doing?’ and so on. But I think he trusts me and I really appreciate it. First of all, he sees that I am doing my best. After 12 years, you develop certain reflexes. For example, sometimes, at transition I just want to stop and shoot for three, be tough, try to finish the phase. CORVERSE So I see myself as a quarterback, an aggressive player. I’ve always been like this and I’m not going to change. I’ll always be that guy. But I also know how to play at a different pace and I can adapt to any system, really. I think I’m showing this. Are there times when I take initiatives that Coach B doesn’t like? Sometimes, I’m sure he wants to kill me. He’s never told me, but I’m sure he does. But I really appreciate his trust, because he never told me anything negative. He is always positive, always encouraging and I think that is why our relationship is important so far. He knows I want to win more than ever. I’m not here to join the All-EuroLeague teams, get out MVP or something. I’m really here to win and help the team and I think he feels it and respects me for it.”