“ Our dream is not to play in this fucking ACB. Our dream is not to play in this fucking EuroLeague. Our dream is to play in the NBA and make millions of dollars. What they are doing now is unacceptable. »
That's what he said Juan Toscano-Andersonduring a timeout in the FIBA International Cup final, to try to remobilize his teammates from the “G-League United”.
A filmed speech, coupled with a desire to demonstrate that the G-League is “ the second best league in the world “, which earned the former Warriors player a good dose of irony from Dylan Osetkowski, named MVP of the competition.
In a series of messages posted on Xthe 31-year-old player insisted on ” clarify ” his words released during this time-out. ” I told my teammates this about the idea of playing in the NBA. If our goal is to play in the NBA, we have to compete with the best at the highest level. I have the greatest respect for the ACB and the EuroLeague. I played internationally for many years. “, he is keen to point out.
Respect for the opposing coach
Before arriving in the NBA, with the Warriors, in 2019 without being drafted, the one who wears the jersey of the Mexican selection had made a small tour of the Latin American clubs, passing in particular by Mexico and Venezuela. Without however knowing the Euroleague for example.
” I understand the level of talent and competition in these leagues. This is not meant to disrespect those teams/leagues. I just wanted to remind my teammates that the NBA is the highest level and to be in the best league in the world, you have to compete at a high level. ” he continues.
He finally adds, speaking of the opposing coach of Unicaja Malaga: ” Finally, I have the greatest respect for Ibon Navarro, with whom I played at UCAM (Murcia) ACB. » End of the controversy?
