Antetokounmpo: Character is shown in bad times

Aris star Thanasis Antetokounmpo assessed the team's recent performance at a pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow's home game against Tsentevita/Olimpia. Aris lost their first match of the Greek Stoiximan GBL season away at Kardica, and since then they have managed to win consecutive games.

Antetokounmpo said the difficulties at the start of the season came from the team's adjustment process. He also noted that good play in the preseason matches led to some setbacks in the first official game. In his view, not everyone should think the same way during this period, as the situation is not black and white.

The player said that even having a very talented squad does not always guarantee wins. In his opinion, this is why a winning culture must be constantly built within the team. He stressed that this is achieved not only by playing well, but by showing character in bad times.

Recalling that head coach Vasilis Spanulis does not place importance on winning streaks, Antetokounmpo said he agrees with that view. He noted that in modern basketball players get fewer minutes, so squad depth has become more important. Antetokounmpo said their goal is to win every match, that they respect the opponent's history, but they plan to play their own game.