Fontecchio delivered his impressions as an NBA player in a long interview with the Gazzetta dello Sport, of which we report some excerpts.
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The expectations with the Utah Jazz
“The situation is evolving after the sale of Rudy Gobert. Things can change quickly, especially in the NBA. No one guarantees minutes on the pitch, but there is a real opportunity. It is the ideal situation I was looking for. I am overjoyed.”
The qualities of being an NBA player
“In the NBA I think I can be there. I will have to be solid in defense and dangerous in archery. Of course, there is a wealth of options to expand and refine to prove that I can stay at that level.”
The moment he realized that …
“The first Euroleague match with Alba Berlin in 2020 in Tel Aviv. We lost, but in 20 minutes I had 16 points with 8 rebounds and one recovery. I was hesitant about my form due to a muscle injury in preparation. Instead I dispelled all doubts. I said to myself: ‘So you see I can play’? “.
The great maturation with Italbasket in Tokyo
“Last summer in the national team was another very important moment. I thank Meo Sacchetti for giving me all those minutes to play. I didn’t expect it. I was in a moment of hallucinatory form, I was always making the basket, it would have been difficult to substitute. personal satisfaction is nothing compared to the results of the team “.
Hear what Fontecchio said: “NBA? I have very high expectations … “
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