After Afrobasket where we saw Angola climb onto the roof of Africa, the lovers of the ball are getting ready to follow the Eurobasket. From 4 to 22 September, we will live the daily rhythm of live matches in the European competition to be held in Slovenia.
At 24 hours to the official kickoff of the Eurobasket in Slovenia, Nicolas Batum, believes to be the barometer of the team of France. The Franco-Cameroonian confides about his ambitions to the micro of sport365.fr.
“It is sure that Slovenia host country, is a favorite, as well as Lithuania, which is very strong and almost complete. I think of Greece, Turkey, and Spain, which remains a big tea despite its packages. There is Russia, Serbia … There are still people! “
“Now I’m one of the barometers of this team and I have to be present every time. For me, this is a very important Euro, whether individually or collectively, and I really want to go to the top. “
“On the field, I have to be the lieutenant of Tony (Parker). He is the boss. When it goes wrong, it’s up to me to take the ball and make things happen. I have to be the leader when the leader is not really fit. I have to grow over it, either in attack or defense. Off the field, I have to be more vocal, set an example for young people, without coming late …”