Hezonja: "It's an honor to do it with this jersey and my teammates”
"We are at a club where we must lift trophies and sacrifice for the team," emphasized the MVP of the game against UCAM Murcia.
Mario Hezonja spoke to the media following his outstanding performance in Real Madrid's victory over UCAM Murcia by 131-123: "It's an honor to do it here, with this jersey, with this club, and with my teammates. In the end, it's an individual thing. I prefer when everyone gets involved in my games, like against Hapoel, where you defend, get involved in rebounding and defense; it feels like you're playing for something. This is great, but it's about individualities, preparation, talent, and hard work. But these games are worked on during the summer, not with the team. Now it's time to turn the page and train tomorrow for Hapoel."
Ovations from the Movistar Arena
"I love this connection with the fans. We know we are in a football club, and there are 80,000 people there. I love seeing so many people paying attention to what we do, who enjoy basketball and feel close to us. Even more so when they are all here in the arena supporting us. It's an honor to wear this jersey for so many years and for what’s still to come."
Celebration
"I didn’t mean to disrespect Murcia. I wanted to do something for the fans. It shows my closeness and connection with the audience. I don’t want it to be seen as a lack of respect. Murcia is a great team."
Team's morale
"These last two games were very important. In the locker room, you see Andrés Feliz diving on the floor and Usman Garuba flying. We want to spread that energy to as many people as we can, and it starts with those who take the court at the beginning. Everyone is 100% and eager to win in Bulgaria and make it to the Final Four."
40 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists
"As I said, a lot of pride. It’s also an honor to be among greats like Sabonis. We have to win. We are at a club where we must lift trophies as a team, sacrifice, and give so much of yourself for the team so that everyone is happy. That's why people are here."
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