Laso: “We have to be solid offensively and defensively to beat Alba Berlin”
'Deck will travel, he's a great signing and we know what he's capable of', added the Real Madrid coach.
Pablo Laso gave his thoughts on the Alba Berlin-Real Madrid game in round 22 of the Euroleague Thursday, 8pm CET in a virtual press conference. The Real Madrid coach said: 'Alba are a very aggressive team in both attack and defense. They look to have a lot of possessions and play with pace and don't take risks Sikma defines the way they play and he knows how to create. They're a well-rounded team with a unique style, they force a lot of turnovers and have a good defensive rebounding record'.
'We have to be aware of how the game is going and be solid offensively and defensively in order to come close to winning the game. As things stand, Rudy and Tavares are the ones who won't play. We'll make a decision on others later on. Deck will travel tomorrow'.
Deck's return
'Players generally have one position, but I believe that great players are capable of playing other positions. Llull, for example, is a point guard who can also play as a shooting guard. Deck is a forward who has several different characteristics that allows him to play in different positions. He's a great signing and we know what he's capable of. He won't really shake up the team'.
Gento and Lorenzo Alocén
'They've been sad days for every madridista. The passing of Gento has affected us in such a way and I would like to send an embrace to his family. In basketball, we've also lost Lorenzo Alocén, a player who is part of Real Madrid's history'.
'We have to be aware of how the game is going and be solid offensively and defensively in order to come close to winning the game. As things stand, Rudy and Tavares are the ones who won't play. We'll make a decision on others later on. Deck will travel tomorrow'.
Deck's return
'Players generally have one position, but I believe that great players are capable of playing other positions. Llull, for example, is a point guard who can also play as a shooting guard. Deck is a forward who has several different characteristics that allows him to play in different positions. He's a great signing and we know what he's capable of. He won't really shake up the team'.
Gento and Lorenzo Alocén
'They've been sad days for every madridista. The passing of Gento has affected us in such a way and I would like to send an embrace to his family. In basketball, we've also lost Lorenzo Alocén, a player who is part of Real Madrid's history'.