Fournier in L'Équipe: 'I want to end my career here'

Evan Fournier, fresh off winning the Euroleague with Olympiacos, has declared his intention to conclude his professional basketball career with the Greek club. The French star shared his deep emotions following the significant victory, emphasizing the profound connection he feels with Olympiacos and its passionate fanbase.

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My connection with the Olympiacos fans is unique. What they give me from day one, I've never experienced anything like it.

"My connection with the Olympiacos fans is unique," Fournier stated. "What they give me from day one, I've never experienced anything like it." He described the win as a moment of pure happiness, particularly cherishing the sight of his mother crying and his wife sharing in the triumph. He feels this victory elevates his relationship with the club to a new level.

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I am not feeling relief, but happiness. My connection with the Olympiacos fans is unique.

With two years remaining on his contract, Fournier indicated a strong possibility of surpassing his seven-year tenure with the Orlando Magic, his longest previous stint. "The only place I stayed longer was Orlando, seven years. Maybe I will exceed this time with Olympiacos," he said. "The only certainty is that I want to end my career here."

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The only certainty is that I want to end my career here.

Fournier also spoke about the intense pressure of finals, acknowledging his role in managing stressful situations. "It's difficult to describe. You feel that others start to get nervous. I am there for that. It's my job," he explained. He aims to be a protagonist, not a spectator, on the court, a mindset he has cultivated since childhood. He also mentioned the team's immediate focus on winning the Greek championship, with rivals Panathinaikos awaiting.

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It's difficult to describe. You feel that others start to get nervous. I am there for that. It's my job.