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The AX Armani Exchange in Milan is playing very well in the run-up, including the team’s head coach Ettore Messin. At least that’s how the strategist joked after winning the final of the Kaunas four-team tournament, where he beat the hosts 88:70, the “Žalgiris” basketball players.
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This was the AX Armani Exchange’s eighth victory in as many preseason games. In the Italian Super Cup, Milan’s basketball players achieved 6 victories with an average advantage of 22.2 points, in the semi-finals of the Kaunas tournament, ALBA Berlin defeated them 79:57, and in the match with Žalgiris, they led 46 : 23 in the middle of the duel.
“I’m scared,” Messina said half seriously, half laughing about the team’s sport. – We started the preparations with a good attitude from day one. We played well in the super cup, here we maintained our level.
Clearly, we can draw conclusions based on how we react to bad situations. It seems that we not only have good players, but also good people. Better than I know how important this is: “Žalgiris” always has good chemistry and improves throughout the season. We are trying to do the same, to find people with that attitude ”.
The Milan team was replenishing this summer with players like Kyle Hines, Malcolm Delaney and Zach LeDay, and their experience and athleticism are important aspects Messina was looking for in the offseason.
“We lacked athleticism, we preferred those players. Also experience. It can all start with this word. If you can buy players like Kyle or Malcolm, that’s great. We wanted to improve athleticism and defense,” said AX strategist Armani Exchange.
Messina students forced Žalgiris to play the most unsuccessful match of the preparation cycle, but the Italian was not completely satisfied with his team’s play.
“We cannot be satisfied with the third half, we have to learn not to relax, because the game lasts 40 minutes,” Messina said. – This is a good tournament, after which we have more confidence in the future. We have the tools and the good people, we hope to be on the right track ”.
When asked to evaluate the changes to “Žalgiris” at the coaches’ headquarters and how the current Kaunas team is different, Messina emphasized the faster game.
“I think they create spaces very well and try to be faster than before. Players are interested in experiencing a different philosophy, Messina said. – The coach (Schiller) worked well wherever he was, I’m sure the players will improve. I know “Žalgiris” will be good. In the past, after 3-4 months of season, they surpassed them all, I’m sure it will be the same this year. “
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