Scariolo before the Final Four: “If you become too emotional, you can lose control”

Sergio Scariolo spoke in the press conference on the eve of the EuroLeague Final Four, where Real Madrid will face Valencia in the second semifinal. The coach immediately focused on balance, explaining that in this kind of setting the management of emotions can become decisive.

«The key is always to have balance. There are so many great teams. Everybody is focused on their own strategy».
«If you become too emotional, you can lose control».
«My opinion is that you must find the right balance between pressure and emotion».

Scariolo then widened the discussion and spoke about what still drives him in basketball, bringing everything back to passion for the sport and the desire to leave a positive mark.
«Everything is done for the love of the game».
«We love the game, we try to put our little piece in to make the sport better».
«You can stand out through respect».