Nanley in the locker room: "Sorkin Euroleague player" Israel today

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In the last quarter although it made every possible mistake, causing heart palpitations redundant safety lamp in the Hall, but eventually Maccabi Tel Aviv summarize the victory last night (Thursday) at 73:77 Panathinaikos successful.

"It was an important victory, a victory we wanted very much. We controlled the game for three quarters, they scored a lot of hard shots at the end and we need to know to keep the game better even when things are not going the way we want. I am happy with the victory even though we have to improve. Properly and we break down easily, "said Yannis Sapropoulos.

Maccabi is also pleased with the fact that they returned to a positive balance in the Euroleague (2: 3) just an important week ago when they will play against Hapoel Jerusalem, Zalgiris Kaunas and Barcelona.

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Big Compliments Roman Sorkin scored 9 points and took 6 rebounds in just under 15 minutes.

Sapropoulos said at the end that he actually liked the player's fighting under the baskets in front of Panathinaikos' highs, and in the locker room James Nanley complimented the young Israeli and told everyone that he is already a legitimate Euroleague player.

James Nanley.

Complimented Sorkin, Photo: Alan Shiver,

"Roman will be a great actor because he listens first and foremost," Derrick Williams explained.

"I was in the NBA and he takes advice from me and Manani, he keeps asking questions, when there is a player who is open to criticism, he can make mistakes, and you do not worry about it. He can do anything, block shots and much more. He will continue to contribute to the team."

Sorkin himself said: "I was waiting for my opportunity, I did not do anything special, they gave me, they found me, and I wanted to make a good defense, glad it worked. Every game I get on the field I feel part. I always feel part of the team, I try to encourage the friend "And say a good word."

"We are at Maccabi Tel Aviv and there are a lot of games, the coach told us that there is a game you can not play and play after playing 30 minutes, you have to stay ready for the opportunity and take it. You always have to be ready, it's part of the sport, you have to take it. I ask C. "James and Derrick ask questions because they were at the highest levels of basketball. I try to take advantage of their knowledge, you can always learn, and of course from them. They are very good guys who want to help."

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Scotty Wilbkin may have finished with 16 points, but he has continued his weak shooting ability from recent games.

The yellow star broke a negative streak of 14 consecutive offside errors and finished with 3 from 9 to 3.

He also missed the penalty, something unusual for him.

At half-time Sapropolus took Wilbkin for a short chat and asked him to calm down.

The coach explained to him that everything was fine and that he trusted him completely despite the low shooting percentages.

"You have to understand that Scotty is not a machine but a man," Maccabi said.

"Even on an evening like this he was significant for the win and scored some important shots at the end."  

Yannis Sapropoulos.

Asked Wilbkin to relax, Photo: Alan Shiver,