Christos Serelis said he was ready to coach him at the game at its headquarters, and commented on the Lithuanians’ “strong” point. Panathinaikos faces on Friday evening (22.11.2024, 20:00, Newsit.gr ) Zalgiris in Lithuania for the 11th race in Euroleague , with Christos Serelis assuming first coach duties due to Erkin Ataman’s presence in National Turkey, in the games in the Eurobasket 2024 qualifiers. The coach of the “trify” spoke to the representatives of the press before the departure of the mission for Kaunas, stressed – joking – that he has not forgotten what it is like to have a first coach role, and also referred to the Lithuanian team. Christos Serelis spoke… about the game against Zalgiris, who has learned to win by breaking the opponent’s game: “We expect a very tough game defensively from Zalgiris. It actually slows down the pace, has too many different choices in its defense and during the games. She plays very hard at her seat. We must be very ready for a physical game, we must read her defense, because Coach Trincieri during the games changes many defenses. From there on, we have very quality players to make the double.” Where the game will be judged: “I think we will adapt as quickly as possible to the pressing defense and the different defenses that Zalgiris will have during the race. This is very important and the second most important thing is to control our defensive rebound, because Zalgiris is one of the best teams in the offensive rebound. Even when it has some missed shots it renews many attacks and I think it will play a great role in controlling defensive rebounds.” For Lonnie Walker and if there’s a plan to deal with him: “He is a very good player, with very strong aggressive talent, but, as we have seen, the Zalgiris team has a character. Her character doesn’t change. He played 3 games, in the two that were not good lost marginally, in the third lost theoretically a little easier. I think he is a very talented player, we should not let him find his rhythm, but I don’t think he changes the game of the team a player.” About remembering what it’s like to be the first coach: “Okay, I have been a coach for years, so I don’t think I’ve forgotten, we’ll see tomorrow”.
Serelis for Zalgiris – Panathinaikos: “I haven’t forgotten to be coach – Key to our defensive rebound”
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