“At first I felt a little rusty after so long without competing, and with excitement, but I went from less to more: with the passing of the minutes the body felt more comfortable. The team has consistently defended all the time and with this atmosphere it is a luxury “, said Gasol, who was acclaimed. The player, who highlighted the work of Jordi Sargatal as coach, had a better time on the floor than in the box. “It’s better to be inside the track because you can influence directly, you can help on both sides of the track. I think the team has done a great job and the coaching staff has helped us a lot by pointing out the strengths of the opponent. We have gone from less to more and with this atmosphere everything is much easier “, he said.
After 13 years winning the NBA, Gasol played a game on the day of his debut with Bàsquet Girona, of which he is the president. The pivot was a starter and his influence on the game was decisive, as the outside shooters benefited from better positions to throw. The first quarter was resolved with a convincing 24-9 that left the heart of the competition very touched. The local difference grew to 20 points at halftime (41-21).
total party
The second part was a party in Fontajau, where local fans had fun. The third quarter served to accentuate the virtues of a Girona Basketball that needed to let go with counterattacks, triples and crushes. The demoralized rival felt like the Washington Generals chasing the Harlem Globetrotters. When he was replaced five minutes from the end, Gasol received a standing ovation from a crowd that loved him madly.
The next game of Girona Basketball, which is still far from the positions of play-off, will arrive on Friday, when the Catalan team will visit the track of the Easycharger Palencia.
