Marc Gasol – There is still a long way to go to Beijing –
July 23, 2008 by Sport
Filed under Baseball news
Marc Gasol: “There is still a long way to go to Beijing”
The Spanish pivot Marc Gasol valued the triumph achieved with Argentina in preparing for the Games in Beijing, but maintained that remains a long way to go before the onset of the Olympic event
“It was an exciting match, encouraged the general public, but it’s really just a training; have a long way to Beijing and now we are in four days in Orense and will be a game more, training more,” analyzed the Catalan.
Gasol, who next season will premiere in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies, discussed the South American rival: “Argentina will win all matches, fought until the end, he tried in every way and we take away our little party; Olympics is always in some way, everyone will want to win, want to fight and is appreciated. ”
In time thinking potential rivals in the fight for medals in China, plus U.S., Russia and Greece, Marc said: “include Argentina, also to China as the host nation, will have a lot of people in their favour ; Is clear that we too can be up there too, sure. ”
Finally, the smaller of the Gasol referred to its stake in the Spanish selection and the large number minutes that he has touched play in these first three matches of the tour: “I’m well, very happy for all things, there is still take a lot of pace, colleagues, and myself as a team, but still remaining time and effort. “
