Bartzokas on Nunn named MVP: “He probably deserved it, but I would prefer Sasha”

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Giorgos Bartzokas was asked if Vezenkov’ performance was an answer to Kendric Nunn winning the MVP award and he gave a very interesting answer

By Antonis Stroggylakis/ info@eurohoops.net

Kendrick Nunn beat Sasha Vezenkov in the race for the season MVP award, and when asked about that after the game, Olympiacos simply said: “No comment”.

Vezenkov opened the playoffs with a 23-point performance, and coach Giorgos Bartzokas was asked in the press conference if that was his reaction for not being the EuroLeague MVP.

Bartzokas smiled and gave a thoughtful answer, stressing the importance of team success this season for Olympiacos: “In our team, we are humble. We don’t take anything for granted. Nunn won the trophy, and he probably deserved it. If you ask me, I would prefer Sasha to be at this spot, but… I don’t know. Those kinds of guys, that kind of quality players like Sasha Vezenkov, don’t need to prove something individually. I think he came back here after his experience in the NBA to go with Olympiacos until the end and win titles. And now it’s time for us, too, to step up and win the titles. I am happy about the way he played the game, it’s the way he is supposed to play this type of game”.

That’s why getting the 1-0 start against Real Madrid doesn’t change much.

Bartzokas explained: “When Real Madrid finished eighth and was our opponent, I wouldn’t say that I was disappointed, because a lot of people were thinking that it’s not great to have Real Madrid as an opponent after finishing on top of the standings. I think that it’s better to play against a great opponent, because if you want to get as far as possible, maybe in the final, or maybe to win the title, then you have to beat many great teams. That’s the challenge for us. And the good part is that there’s nobody who would say that a series against Real Madrid is easy, so nobody will be relaxed”.

 

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