By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
In today’s press conference before the game against Olympiacos, Barcelona’s coach Giorgos Bartzokas confirmed that his team is on the market in order to get a big man.
He was asked if this player is going to be Julian Wright and his answer was the following: “We are always tracking the market, we want to strengthen the team, but it is difficult at this stage of the season to find a level player club , because the best players are on other computers. If we really have a good choice, we will, but if it is not a good option we will not. Julian Wright? He is a player who is under contract on another team and I can not say anything publicly. We are searching the market. Anyone who understands a bit of basketball knows what we need on the team. There are several American players that I like in Europe and could fit into the club”.
Bartzokas also spoke about Joey Dorsey whose position in the team may be in danger. “He has to play much better than he’s doing so far. I never criticize a player of my team publicly, I am here to help them and I give them my support. If I have to tell them something I say it in the locker room. He has the potential to help, but he has to play much better, he needs to improve physically and mentally. Dorsey had an injury on April and has been recovering his fitness since. When your game is based on your athleticism and if you do not have that, it’s easy to notice. It ‘s not like Ante Tomic , another type of play. If he is not well physically he can not play well. He is working to get back in shape after the injury he had. Anyway, his physical form is important to him, but so is his self-confidence, his desire and his mentality have to improve. I do not criticize him at all, on the contrary, I’m helping him to improve in every training. ”
Bartzokas also gave his opinion on the confirmation of Istanbul as the host of the EuroLeague Final Four this season despite the recent attacks that have occurred in the city. “I think what everyone thinks, that the situation is complicated. The people who decide and who are in politics knows more things than I do and I do not want to criticize them, but right now it is something that is a little scary. “