Gabriel Deck: I’m going to put in maximum effort every day for the jersey
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Deck signed a multi-year deal with the Thunder in the final part of last season
The official website of the Oklahoma City Thunder has published an article on Gabriel Deck, his first steps in the NBA and his goals for the upcoming season.
Thunder General Manager Sam Presti has always been a big fan of the Argentine school.
"These guys have a spirit to the way they play. They have a commitment to team above all else. They have an inherent toughness and competitiveness," said Presti. "It’s just a great system of player development that they have there."
The former Real Madrid forward is looking forward to making his mark in the NBA, after the 10 games played (8.4 ppg, 4 rpg, 2 apg) in the final part of last season.
"I can’t say enough words about how I’ve been treated to this point," said Deck. "OKC really eased any concerns I may have had about the transition, obviously not knowing the language, but they helped me with the process. This is a hard-working young team. It just seemed like a good fit."
"I’m going to put in maximum effort every day, for the jersey," said Deck. "I’m grateful for all of those who came before me to pave the way for Argentinians in the NBA. I hope to continue building on that lineage and create opportunities for boys and girls who are looking up to us – to reach the league and have more of a presence moving forward."
Fonte: NBA.com.