His forgotten Greece wants, Jonas Valancunas only thinks only

« A little closer », They ask the photographer. Well Nikola Jokic and John Valanciun They are both headed for each other, because two lovers would do before laughter. “” It’s embarrassing! “, Release Serbian, at the origin of the sequence testifying about the initial accuracy between the two men.

The way that the triple MVP welcomes the newcomer in its own way, for which we wondered the whole summer if it would join Colorado. “” The idea of ​​playing for Panathinaikos, closer to my house, was very excited, but he will need to wait », did he explain the heart of the summerWhen we talk about his desire to return to Europe.

On the way to talk about Nuggets today, we assume that 33-year turn is not too frustrated not to stay. “” One thing I want to clarify: I’m here, I’m happy to be there. I will overcome more games than ever. I think we have a great opportunity to target the highest level », He has published.

Before insisting: ” Being here makes me happy and comfortable. If I weren’t happy, I wouldn’t be there, would I? We need to leave the past behind us now history. In front of us is the future and it is up to us to make it even more promising. »

Already synergy with Jamal Murray

Lithuanian is enthusiastic to start his 14th season NBA in ” Probably the best situation ever had to win the title “. « Sometimes you have to put your ego aside, put everything aside to succeed. Sometimes you have to support your teammates more than you support yourself A philosopher to exit Nuggets.

Rare status of replacement from his establishment in the NBA in 2012. year, except the sequence at the end of his mandate with the first team, Raptors or Kings last year. Holder or no, Jonas Valancunas already seems to be seduced, After the first trainingthrough the game ” Interior oriented Practiced by nuggets.

David Adelman sees it ” A reliable option in a low position. Confirmed player, an incredible offensive returnee, very underestimated in the game in hand in hand, capable of playing the weak side. We will rely on it. I have to push the boundaries of what he can do. There are things that was not allowed to do somewhere else that he could do here. And have a solid veteran that played large games is very important. »

The local trainer plans to join Newcomers with Nikola Jokić in order. “” I would like to see how teams will defend them. It would be very interesting to see who puts who to whom “, Wait to see the coach. The latter, in training, also likes that Valancune is placed at the top of the racket” Where is the playmaker in a way From the second five. “” I need to give him a favor, to play it in situations on post and things that is used to “Complete David Adelman.

The coach that already notices ” Good synergy With Jamal Murrai. With this two second game and murder of opposite shooters ” It can be very dangerous “.

How to read statistics? MJ = game is; Min = minutes; Snapshots = successful shots / tempted recordings; 3PTS = 3 points / 3 points attempt; LF = successfully free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive leap; Def = Defensive Jump; Tot = total jumps; PD = helps; FTE: Personal errors; Int = interception; Bp = lost bullets; CT: against; PTS = points.