Otis Livingston II Says Bàsquet Girona Emerges Stronger After Loss to Valencia Basket

Girona, Spain — April 23, 2026 — Otis Livingston II, the American point guard for Bàsquet Girona, expressed confidence in his team’s resilience following a narrow defeat to Valencia Basket, insisting the squad has grown stronger despite back-to-back losses heading into their upcoming clash with Gran Canaria.

Speaking to club media ahead of Saturday’s road game at Gran Canaria Arena, Livingston emphasized that while the Gironins have dropped two consecutive games, the performances themselves have been encouraging, particularly given the caliber of their recent opponents.

“We arrive remarkably well for the game. I felt we competed against Valencia, it was a great basketball game and our play was at the level of a great rival. We have confidence and we are going to Gran Canaria focused on the win. We know they are a good team and strong at home, but we are prepared. We will try to enjoy playing and, of course, win,” Livingston said in verified statements reported by Diari de Girona on April 23, 2026.

Livingston specifically referenced the team’s recent 81-84 loss to Valencia Basket on November 23, 2025, at the Roig Arena, where Valencia improved to 7-1 at home and remained unbeaten in front of their home crowd that season. The defeat came despite a strong effort from Girona, who pushed the second-ranked ACB team to the limit in a tightly contested matchup.

He also pointed to their prior outing, a 97-94 loss to La Laguna Tenerife, noting that Girona had been competitive in both games despite falling short. “Above all, taking into account that the Gironins came very close to victory in both the last game against Valencia Basket and the previous game against La Laguna Tenerife,” the original report noted, a sentiment Livingston echoed in his remarks.

According to Flashscore.es, Valencia Basket’s win over Bàsquet Girona was part of a slate of Liga Endesa games played on November 23, 2025, which also included Unicaja versus Forca Lleida, UCAM Murcia versus La Laguna Tenerife, Gran Canaria versus Basquet Girona (scheduled for a later date), and Valencia Basket versus Real Madrid. The Girona-Valencia matchup occurred earlier in the season than initially implied in some reports, with the actual game taking place in November rather than April.

Livingston’s comments come at a pivotal moment for Bàsquet Girona, who entered the Gran Canaria game searching for a turnaround after consecutive losses. The team, under head coach Moncho Fernández, has shown flashes of competitiveness but has struggled to close out tight games, particularly in defensive execution during final minutes.

Gran Canaria, Livingston’s upcoming opponent, was described by him as a squad fighting to escape relegation danger, occupying the antepenultimate position in the Liga Endesa standings — the mark that separates safety from the drop zone — with a 7-20 record and an eight-game losing streak at the time of his remarks.

“We have to try to play our game. Be fast and give our best version,” Livingston added, underscoring the tactical approach Girona would need to employ to break their slump. His focus on pace and effort reflects a broader team identity built around transition defense and perimeter shooting, traits that have been evident in recent performances despite the lack of wins.

The point guard also confirmed that forward James Karnik had resumed training with the team, a detail mentioned in related club news, though no official return-to-play timeline was provided in the verified sources. Livingston’s own status remains active, with no injury reports indicating absence from the Gran Canaria fixture.

His message of resilience aligns with the broader narrative surrounding Bàsquet Girona’s 2025-26 season: a young, developing squad learning to compete with the league’s elite while navigating the challenges of consistency in Spain’s top-tier basketball competition.

As of the latest verified updates, no additional roster moves or injury concerns have been officially communicated by the club that would affect availability for the Gran Canaria game. Livingston’s leadership and poise have become increasingly visible in post-game interviews, marking him as a stabilizing voice in the locker room during a turbulent stretch.

The upcoming game against Gran Canaria represents more than just another league fixture — it’s an opportunity for Bàsquet Girona to validate Livingston’s belief that recent adversity has fortified the group. A win would not only conclude their losing streak but also serve as a tangible measure of the progress he described.

For now, the focus remains on execution, belief, and the incremental gains that come from competing closely with top-tier teams — even in defeat.

Bàsquet Girona will look to carry that momentum forward when they tip off against Gran Canaria, with tip-off time and broadcast details to be confirmed closer to game day through official Liga Endesa channels.

As Livingston position it: “We have confidence and we are going to Gran Canaria focused on the win.”

Whether that confidence translates into a victory remains to be seen — but for now, the message from the Girona camp is clear: they believe they are better for the battle.