Calabros: “The team is changing with John, we will see it in the strong friendships that come”
Michalis Kalavros, one of Vasilis Spanoulis' direct associates at the Men's National, was “hosted” by Eok Webradio's “Direct Ripley” with Athena Patrinou and George Valavanis and referred to the fullness of the team.
He said in detail:
For the situation in which the group is located: “We're on a very good track. Every day is better. Children work hard, the climate is amazing. We have a goal of working seriously, loudly and becoming better everyday. This is what we keep. In front of us we have three strong tests, which for us are regular games. They will prepare us as best as possible to be ready at Eurobasket. We will see where we are, what we need to correct, what to keep and move on accordingly. “
How the preparation with all players are now integrated now: “It rolls much better. The team changes with John, bad lies. Let's go gradually, a little more every day. He knows how to protect and when to give. He knows them on his own, he is a flawless professional. We try to integrate him as smoothly as possible and faster in the rhythms of the team. It is 100% successful and we believe will be ready in Eurobasket. He never stopped working. He took a small day off the NBA and then we went straight to work, he has not stopped. He has an individual program, slowly entered the “5-0”, saw training, encouraged the children. He was a member of the group normally. He is a flawless professional. He knows how to be in perfect physical condition. He knows better than everyone himself. His body is all his property. John is always ready when he puts the jersey. “
For the team roster: “All these kids are very high level, they have huge experiences. Even the younger ones have pictures of the high level. It's the perfect “marriage” I believe.
How younger players are in preparation: “Very well. And these kids have pictures. They are children with future and maturity. They know where they are. Seeing these kids playing opponents in training with Sloukas, Papanikolaou, Yiannis, Thanassis and all these players and having the maturity to be able to cope with them is very important. The training flows very smoothly with them. This requires a maturity. You see them sitting and after training for a long time, before training they prepare their bodies, they do their weights. Have the right mindset. I haven't watched their evolution because I'm abroad, but from what I've seen here in training and they've told me, these kids are on a very good track. I am very optimistic about their course and future. These kids are healthy and they will do great things. “
For what to expect from the team at the Acropolis Tournament (August 20-22): “A militancy, seriousness, to fight every phase, every possession, to do the little things and everything will go well. In these matches there are ups and downs, it's a test. I think the most important thing in these matches are the conclusions we draw afterwards. We are on a very good track. The goal is to be better everyday. To see the mistakes, to learn from them, not to do it again. This effort by the children is truly commendable. “
For gradual renewal in National: “The call this year is witnessing. Some kids are “cut”, they will be cut and others, but that doesn't mean anything. It will be more experienced and more ready here next year. They come in experience, then in their teams they are better and then, with the improvement they have there, they will be even better. There is a program and a philosophy that I am learning now. It's a very nice time. “
