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The young man settles in Kaunas “Žalgiris” Rokas Jokubaitis it has also been receiving increasing attention from the outside. The Lithuanian sat down to speak with Kuzey Kilič, a journalist from the Turkish branch of Eurosport.
Žalgirietis showed a solid game in the preseason games and considers it a regular fruit of constant work.
“I worked a lot during the summer and during the quarantine. Now I know how to be more aggressive on the ball, control the pace of the game and create better opportunities for my teammates. I am not just a player, I also compete in the attacking defender position, although it was not difficult to develop that after gaining confidence in myself. I also feel better on defense, “said R. Jokubaitis.
Previously, the Lithuanian revealed that he also receives attention from the clubs of the National Basketball Association (NBA), although his participation in the exchange of newcomers is not guaranteed. He had Zoom talks with representatives of the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers, but assured him there was no election on the subject.
“It just came to our attention then. It would be great to play in the NBA anyway,” said the defender.
R. Jokubaitis once again reviewed the coaching changes at “Žalgiris”, comparing the work with Šarūnas Jasikevičius and Martin Schiller.
“Shar was a player, so I learned a lot from him: how to distribute the balls better, improve my shooting mechanics, use my physical data and positional advantages. Playing under his direction was great, although we had more difficult moments. He is angry, very angry, he does not hesitate to share sharp warnings, although I will always answer him only with good.
It’s still difficult to comment specifically on Schiller now. Our defense signals have not changed, the system is the same. The aggression also persisted. In attack, we just play smarter, faster and more fluidly, we have some tricks. Coming from the United States, she brought an interesting and positive atmosphere, which is also reflected in the dressing room, ”said the Lithuanian.
R. Jokubaitis will soon be able to show his progress in the Euroleague, where Žalgiris will start his outfield match against Piraeus Olympiacos on October 1.
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