The Argentine point guard, who finished his first league experience with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, was flattered by the former strategist who lost in the 1996 Finals with Seattle Supersonics.
Last Sunday, in the defeat of Denver Nuggets against Phoenix Suns in the semifinals of the NBA Playoffs, Facundo Campazzo finished his first season in the league And even though its franchise ended up being swept away, it lived up to expectations. Such was the performance of the Cordovan that he won the praise of George Karl.
George Karl praised Facundo Campazzo
This Tuesday, on his social networks, the ex-Real Madrid made a post in which he thanked the fans who supported him. “My first NBA season is over. Thanks to all those who bankrolled the stop so many nights in Argentina. I can’t wait for the next season to start! “, wrote.
In that tweet, the former coach who reached the NBA Finals in 1996 with Seattle Supersonics, where he lost to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, cited his post and congratulated him. “You played with the heart of a lion and made Argentina and Real Madrid proud. Nice job!”, he claimed.
Although it is clear that the performance of the 30-year-old Argentine was very good, It is surprising that the historic strategist who, among other franchises, led Real Madrid, San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks, flattered him. In turn, with 1,131 victories, Karl ranks sixth in all-time coaches.
Facundo Campazzo’s numbers in the NBA
The ex-Peñarol managed 66 games, of which he started in 20, and averaged 21.9 minutes, 6.1 points, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 rebounds. It should be noted that in the Playoffs he could have had a greater role due to the injury suffered by Jamal Murray.
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