As those who were there, what is the first and most important piece of advice for new coach Guy Goodes?
Arik Shibek:
"The most important thing is to build a hierarchy and instill a style of play. Guy will do wisely if he leaves the style that has been in recent years, because the team has succeeded with it. The second thing is to ignore the background noise. Neutralize it. "
Zvika Sharaf:
"To do everything to win the first game. It is very important to start with the right foot."
Molly Katzourin:
"Every coach who comes to the position for the first time, the first games for him are a school. It's true that you come with a lot of experience, and after you have already done things, but national teams it is completely different from teams. "Players who need to go with them and give them confidence. I believe he will do a good job."
Guy Goodes.
"It is important to open with the right foot, Photo: Danny Maron
Is Yam Madar due to lead the Israeli team?
Sharaf:
"I do not think it is right to give him a lead immediately. We will see how Obradovich affected him, but until we see it up close - we will not know for sure. Sure he has potential, but I do not know if he is due to lead. He made a move "I've been an extremist for the
last
two
years, and I believe it will be very good."
Katzourin:
"There are a lot of experienced players in the leading positions, like Gal Makal and others, but Yam is a high-level player who has made great progress in the last two years. Certainly he can be very significant. If all goes well - he will be a key part of the team in the coming years."
Shibek:
"I admit I did not get to meet him in person during my career. I want to believe that whoever plays under Obradovic makes a leap, probably on the mental level. At the basketball level, I believe he can be very dominant, but in terms of conduct, leadership and interpersonal skills, "I do not know enough. I believe and hope that he can be a very central part of the team."
Yam Madar.
Can be significant, Photo: Danny Maron
Which of the players who so far has not been a key screw in the team could be the X Factor in the campaign?
Katzourin:
"Roman Sorkin can be significant. I see what he is doing at Maccabi Tel Aviv, and he has the possibility of being a key player in the team in the coming years."
Shibek:
"Niv Misgav. Unfortunately he was injured and will be out of this window, but he does a wonderful job at Hapoel Holon. It is true that this position is loaded with talent, but I definitely think that with the ability he presents, including in Europe, he can make a huge leap in the team."
Sharaf:
"Meron Roina. He can be what Yaniv Green was on the team. I also like Gabi Chachashvili, who can be a very good player, but you have to remember that the coach also has to prove himself. Sellers will get their chance and integrate. "
Roman Sorkin.
Opportunity to stand out, Photo: Danny Maron
Can the current generation bring Israel to the world championships for the third time in its history?
Katzourin:
"It will be difficult to reach the world championships, but if there is a generation I believe in - it is the new generation. We have a talented and diverse generation, and there is a wide and quality cadre of players that Goodes can choose from. You have to look at each window individually, not far. He can never know how things will turn out. "
Shibek:
"It will not be serious whether I answer yes or no. The method and the disadvantages of the rivalry cannot be ignored. We do not know which players will appear with them. Let's go step by step, we will advance to the next stage - and from there we will see."
Resin:
"We always talk about our squad, but the real question is which squads stand in front of us. The campaign lasts two years, and it is impossible to know what will be in a few windows. The goal is to win the first game, keep home, and from there advance. In full force, so it's hard to measure it and answer. "
