Cappelletti: Working with Marcelo Nicola is an honor for me

Treviso Basket playmaker Alessandro Cappelletti, appearing as a guest on the Baseline Podcast, talked about his team's good start and head coach Marcelo Nicola. The 31-year-old, who was named best Italian player in October, is one of the standout names of the season.

Cappelletti said that for the first time this season, he started a season with the same roster that finished the previous one. He noted that captain Matteo Chillo, Miaschi, Macura and Croswell staying with the team, along with the transfer of Dwayne Russell, made a serious contribution to the squad. He stressed that the group is in harmony on and off the court.

Arguing that the playmaker's role has changed, Cappelletti said that since childhood he had learned to pass the ball to a teammate who is free. He added that scoring is enjoyable for everyone, but he does not want to move away from his own style of play. He said he believes traditional playmakers will decline over time.

Speaking about Marcelo Nicola, he said, “I really owe him a lot.” The player noted that a match is made up of 40 minutes of ups and downs, and said that Nicola is the coach who has found the most ways to balance his emotional makeup. He said he wants to repay what he owes him by playing well on the court.

On the national team, he said he would be very happy if a call came, and would keep working if it did not. He emphasized that wearing the Azzurri jersey is one of the biggest dreams for a young Italian.