Nikolaidis: Samodurov has common elements with Giannis – Basketball – Greece – Panathinaikos – Panathinaikos Basketball
The rapid development of Alexandros Samodurov, who recently managed to reach Panathinaikos, was mentioned, among others, by Joseph Nikolaidis in BwinSPORT FM 94.6.
Then, the coach of the DEKA Academy spoke about the strengths and weaknesses of the young ace, who has drawn the spotlight on him from Greece and abroad.
In fact, the coach responded to those who already compare Samodurov with Yannis Antetokunbo, who, however, “managed to get to where he is today after a lot of work.”
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For the work done at the DEKA academy: “It is very pleasant what is done in the academy, but it is not an end in itself. There may be one or two groups that stand out in the group. We need to learn his basic games and when they grow up to reach where everyone can. The head and founder of the Academy is Nikos Hadjivrettas and he is based on her own children. We are not looking for players from other teams. The door is open to anyone. The work is done almost entirely by her own children. Nikos is an example, since he spends many hours on the field. It is from morning until night for a specialist “.
For Alexandros Samodurov who recently transferred to Panathinaikos: “Alexander started as a child. There are stories that he was so weak as a beginner that the ball left him, but it has developed rapidly in recent years. He is a great case and a great talent. Its quality is evident in the game. He is not looking for anything more. He is a kid for the team. He does exactly what the team needs to win and this is something that can and is judged by the experts who look outside “.
For its strengths and weaknesses“He is a great character, he likes his job and he has his mind there. As for his weakness, he needs to work harder with his body. On the plus side, too, is the perception of the game. “Without doing most, he can be distinguished.”
For the comparisons that are already made with Giannis Antetokounbo: “They have common characteristics in their physique, as was the case with Giannis. Alexander does the basics better than Giannis at the respective age. For his part, Giannis managed to get to where he is today after a lot of work. It remains for Alexandros to do the same, following in the footsteps of Giannis “.
On whether Samodurov will manage to find valuable time in a team like Panathinaikos: “It is always in our minds that they do not find space in our children. We hope they find space and time in the clubs they go to. Alexandros who went to Panathinaikos is the future of Greek basketball and the sport in our country should see him. It is very important for children to play, even in smaller categories, something that is not done only from the perspective. The competition is better with the bigger players, but what the training gives you can not only cover the match “.
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