Finally, after over 16 years of abstinence, I Sacramento Kings last season they managed to qualify for the NBA playoffs and then were eliminated in the first round Golden State Warriors reigning champions.
This offseason was enough to confirm last season’s roster to at least remain competitive, but with an increasingly ambitious Western Conference, the Kings front office decided to add some great players to an already proven group at the behest of coach Mike Brown. .
In fact, in addition to Jalen Slawson AND Colby Jones Three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee, former Indiana Pacers player Chris Duarte and past Euroleague MVP arrived in California. Sasha Vezhenkov.
Presented the last one today Sacramento Kings with a press conference. The former Olympiacos player began his speech with a story about the interest in him from the management of the Kings:
“I am ready and excited for this new adventure. Coming here was a very important decision for my career. I thank the whole Kings organization, last year they often came to me, showing how much they care about me.. I don’t like to talk much, I prefer the field to talk. I will bring experience and everything that the coach asks me to do. It all started in November. They showed me that they really want to see me by following me throughout the season and that helped me make this big decision. Watching last season contributed to my decision to move here to Sacramento.”
Vezenkov goes on to explain his reasons for signing with the Sacramento Kings:
“I saw a bright future here, as well as an opportunity to help the team. The more the dialogues went on, the more I realized that this was the right place for me. My family and friends supported me in this important decision. The Kings organization has done everything for me and I feel like I am part of a new family.”
The last Euroleague MVP concludes his speech with a story about the difference between European basketball and the NBA:
“It’s definitely a completely different game. I get it. But I am convinced that thanks to my teammates and staff I will settle in as soon as possible. But at the end of the day, we always talk about basketball, 5v5. There’s a different athleticism, but I feel like I can help this team and that’s why I’m here.”
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