Pascual Praises Olympiacos and Bartzokas After EuroLeague Victory

Xavi Pascual, currently in Athens for a EuroLeague coaches' conference, lauded Olympiacos and their coach Giorgos Bartzokas for their recent EuroLeague triumph. Pascual, a respected figure in European basketball, expressed his admiration for the Greek team's performance throughout the season.

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Olympiacos was the best team, from the first day of the EuroLeague until the last. You and Valencia I would say. Many times in the Final Four you can be the best team and not be on your day and lose a title.

"Olympiacos was the best team, from the first day of the EuroLeague until the last," Pascual stated in an interview with Novasports. He specifically mentioned Valencia as another strong contender but emphasized that Olympiacos's consistent performance throughout the entire season set them apart. He believes they were the most deserving champions.

Pascual highlighted key aspects of Olympiacos's success, noting their "very good defense" and "organized offense." He praised their ball movement and unselfish play, which he described as "very good." These elements, he suggested, were crucial in their path to the championship.

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It was a team that played very good defense, they played organized in offense, they passed the ball and shared it very well.

"Congratulations to Giorgos Bartzokas, it was a year where the best team won the EuroLeague," Pascual concluded. His comments reflect a broad consensus among basketball analysts who recognized Olympiacos's dominance, particularly in the latter stages of the competition, culminating in their hard-fought victory.

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Congratulations to Giorgos Bartzokas, it was a year where the best team won the EuroLeague.