Walter Tavares confirmed his status as the most decisive player in Europe with the MVP of the Final Four. The center of Real MadridDespite not being too comfortable in the match for the title, he was once again decisive: 13 points, 10 rebounds and a PIR of 20. Add your prize to the Endesa Super Cup.
Since the third match of the tie against Partizan, the madridista colossus has proved unstoppable. He has multiplied due to the absence of Vincent Poirier and has had to take care of his fouls. In the last five games to win the title, he has averaged 17.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and a PIR of 29.6. Bestial figures that were not remembered in a Madrid player since Arvydas Sabonis. His control is similar.
Tavares, despite his fantastic performance, He spoke more about the team: “The only thing that kept us in the game was believing in ourselves. And when they gave us an option, we took advantage of it. That’s how we managed to win the final.”
And, of course, he had words for Sergio Llull’s winning basket: “I saw the ball fly, but with the lights it disappeared so I just tried to get close to catch the rebound. Is incredible. Who does not know Llull? No one can argue that he is the best at the last second.”
At a press conference, the MVP of the final wanted to emphasize the importance that Chus Mateo in the victory of Madrid. “He has suffered more than anyone for us to be together until the end. All credit goes to him. I want to congratulate him because we are here for him, because he believed in us.. Outsiders did not believe in us or in him and he has had the confidence. He deserves it. You should apologize to him for all the criticism he has received. He was never mentioned and you have to do it. It’s the boss. He has believed in us since August. He deserves it because he is one of the best people I have ever met. This is all I want to say “, that’s how forceful Tavares was with his coach. Both have touched glory again.
2023-05-21 21:25:01
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