Crushed Jonathan Motley Ready to Bounce Back for Red Star Against Hapoel Tel Aviv
Red Star Belgrade's coach, Ioannis Sfairopoulos, anticipates a strong performance from center Jonathan Motley in their upcoming EuroLeague game against Hapoel Tel Aviv, despite Motley's historically poor debut. Motley recorded a -13 efficiency rating in his first EuroLeague game, a loss to Zalgiris Kaunas, marked by six turnovers and four offensive fouls. "He was probably the most miserable person in the city that night," Sfairopoulos commented, adding, "but it's not about how many times you fall, it's about your character and how you get back up." Motley has reportedly trained well since his debut, showing good energy and a desire to improve.
The game against Hapoel Tel Aviv, which features former Red Star players Chris Jones and Jonathan Motley, is the first of a double-week in the EuroLeague for the Serbian club. Red Star is looking to rebound after a surprising opening loss to Bayern Munich.
Sfairopoulos also provided an update on his roster, stating that new signing Patrick Baldwin Jr., who missed the Zalgiris game, is questionable. Additionally, key player Chima Moneke is also a doubt for the Hapoel Tel Aviv matchup after experiencing a problem during Sunday's practice. A decision on Moneke's availability will be made before the game.
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