Interviewed by Sky Sport at the Festival dello Sport, Gianmarco Pozzecco clarified among the many topics addressed what he and Giannis Antetokounmpo said in the famous hug after the match won against France.
With 40 seconds left, I went out to share the joy with my players. I met Giannis on the course, with whom we played the first phase in Milan. He smiled at me and I jumped on him, I said “I love you” and now he’s angry because I don’t write to him [ride, ndr]. He thought it was lasting, but I’m married … joking aside, the next day I saw him again and he distanced himself for a moment wondering if I should jump on him again
Gianmarco Pozzecco, via Sky Sport
And there is still talk of France, especially the declaration that the Poz issued after the game, which by some transalpines was interpreted as a lack of respect. Pozzecco explained.
In the world of basketball, whoever deserves wins. After the match against France I took this responsibility, without disrespect I said that we deserved to go on.
Gianmarco Pozzecco, via Sky Sport
The Azzurri are thinking about next summer, the 2023 World Cup. Before that, there are still the qualifying phases to be concluded in order to snatch the ticket. Will Paolo Banchero also be there?
Banchero? Trainotti dived on him when Paolo was still known. We will talk when I have it. But she was a genius of our General manager and I will be lucky to coach him
Gianmarco Pozzecco, via Sky Sport
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