MADRID, 2 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Canadian point guard Kevin Pangos said he was “excited” about his signing for “a great club” like Valencia Basket, whom he now wants to “help take to the highest level possible”, although, after being inactive for a few months at a competitive level , he doesn't know when he'll be ready to do it.
“I'm excited, I've played here on other occasions and I know that this is a great club and there are very good people in this organization, so I'm delighted to be part of it,” said Pangos during his presentation as the new 'Taronja' player.
The game director was “happy to continue moving forward, to help this team compete and help take it to the highest possible level.” “And above all about playing basketball again, I'm very happy about that too,” added the American.
The Canadian warned that, “looking at all the available options”, joining Valencia Basket “was the most appropriate and intelligent” for him. “And the moment they contacted me I was excited,” he confessed.
“I've seen the team play this season and they're playing fantastic. The way they were playing as a team, the way everyone who comes on the court competes, has been important to me in making the decision.” , especially to enjoy playing basketball again,” he added in statements provided by Valencia Basket.
The point guard acknowledged that “the last few months have been complicated,” after not playing with the Italian EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, where he was isolated. “I think here I can enjoy playing with great teammates and a great staff and try to win games,” he stressed.
“I don't know when I will be able to come in to help the team, these two months I have tried to stay in shape, I don't think it will take too long. I have spoken with the coach about this, I like to find my rhythm and be prepared, but I am working very hard every day to get to that point,” said Pangos.
In this sense, coach Alex Mumbrú recalled that they need the game director to “integrate into the team.” “If he integrates now, he will come in, and if it takes longer, whatever it takes. We have a background of many players who we have been working with for a long time and who have a broader tactical and team background, and he has to get up to speed.” “he remarked.
“When he gets up to the level, then he will enter. If this Wednesday against Efes, then it will be tomorrow. We are going very quickly with him, he has been training since he arrived in Valencia and has not had a day off,” said the coach of the 'Taronja' team. .