{"id":347957,"date":"2023-09-16T19:50:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T17:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/?p=347957"},"modified":"2023-09-16T19:50:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T17:50:13","slug":"serge-ibaka-i-want-a-team-with-a-winning-mentality-laso-is-one-of-the-best-coaches-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/en\/serge-ibaka-i-want-a-team-with-a-winning-mentality-laso-is-one-of-the-best-coaches-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Serge Ibaka: I want a team with a winning mentality, Laso is one of the best coaches in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before the first game of FC Bayern Basketball at the “MagentaSport Cup 2023,” Serge Ibaka answered some initial questions about his move to Munich.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Serge, why did you choose Bayern for your next step after the NBA, even though the team is still on its way to reaching the top level in Europe?<\/em><\/p>\n

SERGE IBAKA:\u00a0<\/strong>“For me, it is a privilege to be able to join this historic, globally renowned sports club so that the basketball team can rise to the top of Europe. I had a long NBA career, but I approach this new chapter with a lot of enthusiasm \u2013 I still have a lot of fire in me and love the game. The fact that Pablo Laso is the coach was also a decisive factor for me. To me, he is one of the best coaches in the world.”<\/p>\n

You already have experience with European basketball from your past. Will that make the adjustment easier, or is that time too far back?<\/em><\/p>\n

“I spent my youth years in Spain and played internationally with the Spanish national team at the Olympics, the World Cup, and the European Championship. Additionally, I was able to play several EuroLeague games for Real Madrid when there was the NBA lockout in 2011. Yes, all of that was a while ago, and it may take some time to get used to the new rhythm of the competitions and the game here again. But I am very confident about it.”<\/p>\n

What will be your role in the team, and what do you hope to bring?<\/em><\/p>\n

“I want to provide my experience to help Coach Laso establish a high standard and a strong work ethic in the team. I always give my all to the game, and I definitely plan to do the same here in Munich and hopefully help the younger players. On the court, I want to assist the team with everything that is needed, starting from defense to my shooting range. I want to be a part of a team that collaborates and has a winning mentality.”<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 \u201eI want a team with a winner's mentality\u201c<\/p>\n

Our first interview with @sergeibaka<\/a> \u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n

— FC Bayern Basketball (@FCBBasketball) September 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n