First match, and first victory (78-65) for the “G-League United” during the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.
Behind Deonte Burton's 17 points, the G-League players thus overcame Quemsiathe Argentine champion of the “Basketball Champions League Americas”, the Champions League of the Americas.
“We wanted to be aggressive and send a message” explains Juan Toscano-Andersonauthor of 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. “I think the G-League is the second best league in the world, and we want to show that.”
A good opportunity to show yourself
No doubt many Euroleague players will roll their eyes when reading this statement, but in Singapore, the former Warriors player wants to show the value of the G-League players present. And also his own, since he does not rule out signing in one of the championships represented in the future…
“We played a good overall game, with five guys with more than ten points. We haven't been together for long, while the other teams are clubs, and we've only been training together for ten days. We're going to continue to improve. I'm proud of my teammates. There was energy, cohesion, and we had fun.”
Next group match against Tasmania JackJumperschampions of the Australian league, for the “G-League United”.
In the other group, we find theUnicaja Malagacrowned in the European Champions League, Al Riyadiwho won the Asian Champions League, and Petro of Luandathe winner of the African BAL.
