Tony Parker Praises Paris Basketball, Downplays Maccabi Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
LDLC ASVEL defeated Paris Basketball 98-96 in a EuroLeague game on Wednesday. Coach Tony Parker sees a growing rivalry with Paris and believes they are a stronger team than Maccabi Tel Aviv. Parker also commented on fan banners and the development of French basketball. The win in Paris was considered impressive due to the opponent's current strong form.
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- ASVEL coach Tony Parker believes Paris Basketball is a much stronger team than Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- ASVEL defeated Paris Basketball 98-96 in a EuroLeague game on Wednesday.
- Parker sees a significant rivalry developing between ASVEL and Paris.
- He commented on fan banners referencing player Sylvain Francisco's transfer.
- Parker expressed optimism about the advancement of French basketball.
LDLC ASVEL secured an impressive 98-96 EuroLeague victory over Paris Basketball on Wednesday. Following the game, ASVEL coach Tony Parker discussed the burgeoning rivalry between the two French clubs and also commented on Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Parker acknowledged the developing rivalry with Paris, stating, "There will necessarily be a great rivalry. We will play each other at least four times, and maybe many more. We need rivalries in sports, that's what people want to see. I think we didn't disappoint them tonight. It was a high-level game."
When asked about a banner displayed by Paris fans referencing Sylvain Francisco's unsuccessful summer transfer, Parker said he hadn't seen it but considered it part of the game. He expressed happiness at seeing Francisco in Athens and wished him well, emphasizing his focus on the bigger picture of advancing French basketball.
Parker concluded by comparing Paris to Maccabi Tel Aviv, asserting, "I think Paris is a much stronger and better team than Maccabi Tel Aviv." He highlighted the significance of winning on Paris's home court, especially given their current excellent form, noting a recent big win in Le Mans and a strong performance by Tyson Etienne.
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