NBA - Sergio: "This system is perfect for me"
Eurosport - Sun February 21 07:26:00 2010
The night was special, one of those great nights at Madison in New York. The arrival of Tracy McGrady, Eddie House and Sergio Rodriguez was not for nothing. The Spanish base debut with the Knicks finally recognizing pleased with his debut and happy with what lies ahead.
2009-2010 BASKETBALL NBA Sergio Rodriguez (New York Knicks) - 0
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New York eventually lost in overtime (118-121) before some Thunder in Oklahoma who once again acted Kevin Durant killer 'with 36 points and several crucial baskets. Sergio Rodriguez got his dream debut with the team from the Big Apple contributing 5 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists. But beyond the numbers the player was on track canary almost 26 minutes in his debut (rather than the holder Chris Duhon) and above all, left a good feeling.
A circumstance extends to the whole team, which at times circulated the ball with ease and a sense unknown in recent weeks. With the presence of Tracy McGrady (26 points), Eddie House (24) and Sergio Rodriguez, one breathes a new air in New York and they thanked the audience at Madison with a standing ovation at the end of the match.
Sergio Rodriguez chatted a few minutes with our correspondent Gonzalo Vazquez.
Sergio, feelings after the debut.
Very pleased, really, really happy. The feelings of the team were quite good. Not only mine. Keep in mind that I am untrained and yet I'm satisfied. A penalty in the end we have been the party for failing to avoid a few crucial baskets of them, but overall has been pretty good. I guess that's the line to continue and from now to continue fighting.
Have you noticed anything of note entry you want to do?
What I noticed most is desire that we have just arrived. It's very noticeable that Tracy and Eddie have the same desire to please me, do it right from the start.
Your participation, "most of what you expected?
D'Antoni spoke to me yesterday and told me he was going to play and fairly. And to start is fine. At first I admit that I felt somewhat tense. More than nervous, tense. I was not sure if we wanted to run or not. But as the game has progressed I have become much more comfortable. I really liked playing either. And almost more than the system. This system is perfect for me. Me gusta mucho. I feel it suits me. But anyway, to see how the situation one week to another.
Since in this last quarter were more involved than ever, do not you have liked to finish it over? What House was over as a base ...
No, nothing happens. In fact I felt very comfortable at his side. I like to have a House with me. He is aggressive and does not hesitate. I like to have you here with me and we leave both the bench to provide energy. It's our style.
Have you been particularly comfortable with a colleague?
With everyone. In truth, the whole team, I feel very comfortable. The pity is that I have not given a lot of ball but Gallinari today I have not had many minutes with him. I want to play well for him and find more.
You're in New York, the public has turned you from the top How concludes your first night?
If we had won it would have been perfect. The truth is that the reception has been amazing I have had. Everyone has treated me wonderfully. I'm amazed. In Portland and Sacramento also was received very well, but not the reception I had here. The conversation with the coach and all shaped me. It's a dream come true. For me to play here in New York and with these players makes me feel incredibly satisfied. Hopefully I can win matches here and that everything goes well.
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The reference to Sergio on the part of coach Mike D'Antoni and assistant Phil Webber and Dan D'Antoni was answered in conjunction with highly praised the Spanish player. "I understand that is good news for fans in Spain, Mike D'Antoni admitted." But it is even more to us. We hope Sergio opportunities, "he added.
The president of football operations for New York Knicks, Donnie Walsh, was still beyond the question of why the choice of player canary. "Sergio is a nice guy who knew Mike very well. His arrival here is no accident. It's the kind of player we want. With talent, commitment and desire. And this young man has much of all that."
Finally the wing holder, Wilson Chandler, a major offensive references team was very upbeat with the newcomer: "We will have so much fun with him. He has a style of play gay and valiant that we will come in handy . It seems also a good guy, a great teammate. We are happy with their arrival. "