Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Bonzie Colson Discusses Team Chemistry After Loss

Maccabi Tel Aviv fell to European champions Olympiacos 77-72 on Sunday, despite leading at the end of the first quarter. Following the game, player Bonzie Colson, who scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, reflected on the team's performance and development.

Colson stated that while the team aims to win, the primary focus is on improving both offense and defense. He emphasized the process of learning the system, moving the ball, and adhering to fundamental defensive principles, acknowledging significant room for improvement. "We want to win games, but the goal is to get better on defense and offense," Colson said. "We are learning the system, moving the ball, and sticking to our basic defensive rules. We have a lot of improvements to make, this is definitely a good decision."

Speaking about team cohesion, Colson expressed optimism about developing chemistry on the court. He noted the presence of both familiar and new teammates, highlighting the ongoing work in games and practices to build this connection. "We are developing chemistry on the court, there are many players I've played with before, new players. We are working on things in games, in practice, all the time. The chemistry will come," he stated. Colson also described the positive energy off the court, with players enjoying each other's company, concluding that the team will continue to improve.