Pau Gasol It is one of the most authorized figures to talk about the impact that the arrival of the NBA a Europa. The already former player, historical and legend on both sides of the puddle, during the presentation of the 21 edition of the Pau Gasol Academy In Barcelona, the possible landing of this competition in the Old Continent has prudence. “Work is being done, I see that there is Improvement initiative in what is the European basketball model and is a Growth opportunity for our sport. We will see how it is emerging and how it advances, ”he has detailed.
Gasol He has not hidden that steps should be taken on the courts: “The basketball model in Europe must evolve and improve. Economically it is not sustainable and the vast majority of equipment loses money”. In this sense, Catalan stressed that the NBA try to refine this proposal to continue growing globally. On a personal level, Pau has confessed that there is a “privileged position” To serve as a link between two worlds. He does not know the role he could have, but he has shown happy to help grow at their sport.
Pau Gasol, with several of the participants in Pau Gasol Academy.
The Final de la Nba Entre Oklahoma and Indiana
Pau Gasol He recalled that “today” Oklahola It is a favorite to take the final of the NBAbut he has not ruled out any surprise: “I don't hope Indiana Having reached a final say they are favorites and we are already happy to be here. I await a competed final, I see the two teams with a lot of confidence. They are very versatile, defensively well. It will be a great battle and we will see an unpublished champion“.
Jasikevicius's Euroleague: “I'm very happy for him”
Besides, Pau Gasol has valued the first Euroleague of Sarun Jasikevicius as coach of Fenerbahce: “I would have liked that I would have won it with the Barcelona. Could not be in 2021. Congratulate him for having won this year, I sent him a message the next day. He is a friend, excommunico and former coach that I had and has done a great job. I am very happy for him“.
Pau Gasol.
The eeuu university basketball leaks
Pau Gasol He has also valued the march of young players to university basketball USA. “From FIBA It is one of the priorities on the table. Regulate and protect. If someone decides to leave, that there is compensation for training rights. It is a new situation that until now had not existed, “he analyzed.
Catalan has recognized that they are offered “Important contracts” against which local entities “They can't compete”. In this sense, he has expressed his desire that young people have a greater prominence in their clubs. “It is a factor that is not given. I would like to see long -term projects, they are short -term. The players do not have much continuity, “he reflected.
The Eurobasket 2029, in Spain … and in the Bernabéu
Pau Gasol He has considered one “Very good news” that the candidacy of Eurobasket He won it Space. “Whenever we can be hosts of great events it is something very positive for our country,” he explained. In addition, the opening day will be played in the Santiago Bernabéua scenario little accustomed to basketball and that will mean one more incentive for the tournament.
Pau Gasol.
The former player has predicted that it will be “A unique experience”. In addition, he recalled that he played at the stadium of the Dallas Cowboyswith a ability to 80,000 viewerssimilar to that of Bernabéu: “It's fun for the player for changes.
A calendar with great accumulation of matches
Professional sport is increasingly experiencing the accumulation of matches in the calendar. Basketball is no exception and Pau Gasol He has launched an interesting reflection: “The calendar is intensifying and must be managed. You have to adjust the preparation, Physical demand is not the same“.
The former player has pointed out that the direction that the competition is taking is delicate. “You can't continue adding matches because in the end saturas. It is not good for the player or for the fan. It is not good in general for sport. It is working from FIBA and from domestic leagues, “he explained.
Sport in Spain after Rafa Nadal and Pau Gasol
Pau Gasol has assured that sport in Space It has a great future despite the fact that references such as Rafa Nadal Or they have decided to retire: “We have great athletes, we have to feel proud. We will continue to live with other figures. The future and present of our sport is at a very good time. Hopefully we have athletes to celebrate and pride over the years. “Regarding the future of the Spanish basketball team, Gasol has advanced that it will be” very pending “of the team this summer.
Pau Gasol Academy.
The 21 edition of the Pau Gasol Academy
The former player presented this Thursday the new edition of the Pau Gasol Academywhich will take place from June 30 to July 5. In addition, it will be the most international by having registered 36 nationalities. The Campus, one of the great projects of Catalan, in which it is actively involved, consists of several programs. The Pau Gasol Academy is aimed at players from Between 8 and 17 years.
Focused at a more advanced level we find the Rising Starswhich will have 36 selected playerswhose dream is to become professionals. Finally, the Pau Gasol Academy Special Olympics It is an initiative for people with intellectual disabilities. As is usually the case, the campus puts the focus on both technification and values and the healthy habits.
Important female participation for Pau Gasolwhich has advanced that it will be attended by Silvia Domínguez y Anna Montañana. The relevance of the referents is positive for the project. “Maybe I have some more surprise in the inkwell,” said the former player, who has slipped that probably international figures have a remarkable role. The coach Phil Handywhich coincided with Pau as an assistant technician in the Lakers, will repeat in this edition.
Silvia Domínguez.
Pau Gasol: “It's a pride, every year we try to improve”
Pau Gasol It has been “proud” that the project reaches its 21 edition this summer: “The key is to have a great team and have great colleagues so that Every year we try to do a little better. You have to learn from lessons. It is a collective effort, we have great sponsors involved with sport. The fidelity of the participants is also important. “
For its part, Felipe MartínBanco Santander Media Director, highlighted the values of Pau Gasolfundamental pillars of the project. “Our mission is to help people and companies prosper. Pau Gasol is greatly involved and if we are here it is because he has won everything he has won. It has been a clear case of success. If it had been an arrogant champion we would not be here, “he stressed.
