Žalgiris Fanbase Captivates Francisco: 'I Love This Country'

Sylvain Francisco, a player for the Lithuanian basketball club Žalgiris, expressed his deep affection for the country and its passionate fans during a ceremony honoring his handprint. The French player, now in his second year with the team, shared his feelings of being blessed to be in Lithuania and Kaunas, especially surrounded by the supporters.

Francisco's handprint was placed alongside those of club legends like Arvydas Sabonis and Tanoka Beard. The event was filled with positive emotions, laughter, and a large turnout of fans. Francisco highlighted the importance of such events in strengthening the bond between players and supporters.

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This is amazing, to have my mark among such impressive guys, especially when I am a legionnaire and was not born in Lithuania or Kaunas. I love this country and feel blessed to be here for my second year, especially with all the fans.

"I always feel blessed for that. They show me so much love and I like to show that love back to them – to sign, to laugh together. When I was a child, I felt exactly the same, so giving that love back to the fans is a wonderful feeling," Francisco said. He also hinted at a personal achievement in the NBA 2K game, with a video of the event available on the club's YouTube channel.

The team is preparing for the final series against Utenos Juventus, with the first game scheduled for June 7.

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I always feel blessed for that. They show me so much love and I like to show that love back to them – to sign, to laugh together. When I was a child, I felt exactly the same, so giving that love back to the fans is a wonderful feeling.