The Lokomotiv Kuban guard became the top scorer in the game against BETCITY PARMA (106:84), recording 26 points along with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.
- Can you summarise today's game?
- We started off a bit slow and didn’t follow the scouts' reports, so it took us a while to get going. But we stayed together as a team, and in the end, we won—that’s what matters most.
- Sometimes it feels like you don’t just want to score, but to do it as beautifully as possible. Would you agree?
- To be honest, I haven’t really thought about it for a long time. I know my job is to help the team in any way I can. Maybe today was just one of those days where I caught a good rhythm. Shoutout to my my teammates—they started setting great screens, and trusted me to finish plays. A special thanks to the coach, too; he told me that if I’m feeling hot, I should take as many shots as I need. That really helped me get into that kind of flow.
- What’s it like for you to enter the game off the bench?
- No problem at all. I’m part of a team, so it’s up to the coach to decide how to use my skills. My job here is to give everything I’ve got during my minutes—whether that’s 25, 10, or 5.
- How close was today’s performance to your maximum?
- I’m still getting into shape, looking for the optimal rhythm. I want to achieve a level of consistency that will allow me to contribute even more to the team. I’m not sure how to express that in numbers—75%, 80%—but I can definitely be even more useful.
- Can you compare the support from the stands in Krasnodar to what you’ve seen in other leagues?
- Well, it’s definitely hard to compare it to China. I can say for sure that I’m pleasantly surprised by the crowd in Krasnodar. When people say that the fan’s support provides a boost—that’s no joke; it’s absolutely true. My take on it is this: people work hard to earn the money to come and watch us play. So, we have an obligation not just to try and win every upcoming game, but also to turn basketball into a show—one that people will look back on with pleasure. My respects to our fans. I hope they’re happy today.
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