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The film drew attention to the problems faced by basketball players who come to a foreign country. In s. Jasikevičius also shared his thoughts with his students Nick Calathes and Alex Abrines, CSKA helmsman Dimitris Itoudis and Kyle Hines playing in Milan.
S. Jasikevičius remembered 1993, when he left Lithuania and went to school in Pennsylvania, USA.
“I left my country for the first time when I was 17 years old. For a child, going from the Soviet Union to the United States was like changing from black to white. It was a demanding adaptation, the first 3-4 months were a real shock for me. .
Another culture, food, customs. Different situations, different language. I spoke English quite well, but I came across the slang for the first time. He was interacting with local blacks whose situations he did not fully understand at the time.
Before coming to America, I knew nothing about the violence, guns, and racism they face. It was a shock for me, ”said former Kaunas coach Žalgiris.
S. Jasikevičius also said that he always tries to invite legionaries who have already played in Europe to his teams.
“It is important for me not to have players in the team who came to Europe from the United States for the first time. I know this is a big culture shock for them. We have had cases where in the first year these players just try to understand and imagine themselves themselves instead.
Newcomers need help. They need to be explained what and how is happening in Europe. It is not easy, but the true professionals tend to adapt ”, said the Barcelona strategist.
Not everyone can adapt. S. Jasikevičius also revealed that one of his former students felt very bad while away from home.
“A guy came up and said straight in the eyes that he missed his home. This put us in a very difficult situation as he signed a contract and promised to be here for 10 months, but he couldn’t last the first month.
You always want the players in your system to be focused, determined to work and improve, and help the team win. If the head of the basketball player is elsewhere, we must look for solutions, “said Š. Jasikevičius.
Playing abroad and away from home can often affect a player in ways you don’t see.
In the latest episode of Table Talk, we’ll hear from players and coaches about what it’s been like for those who have struggled to adjust at times.
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