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Omri Caspi: "Planning to play a few more years, there are goals I did not achieve in the Euroleague"
The ambitions at Maccabi Tel Aviv ("I will continue to play until I eat no more"), the plan for the day after retirement ("wants to stay in basketball"), the difficulties of Abdia ("it's a process") and the memories of Golden State ("made me have a different worldview").
Caspi was hosted on Kyle Haynes' podcast and provided some interesting statements
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Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 11:11 Updated: 11:29
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No thoughts of retirement.
Caspi (Photo: Official website, courtesy of Maccabi Tel Aviv)
After returning from the injury that sidelined him for a long time, Omri Caspi slowly got into shape.
He finished the game against Barcelona last night (Tuesday) with 11 points, and although the Yellows' Euroleague season will no longer last deep into April, he certainly proves he still has something to contribute.
Now he is also ready to declare that he does not intend to retire soon, despite the many injuries he has suffered in recent years.
"All these years I have respected the Euroleague so much, and I told myself that I will play at the highest levels as long as my body allows me. There are still many things I want to achieve in the Euroleague. Maccabi Tel Aviv is my home, and I try to help the team as much as possible. And then we'll see what happens next, "he said last night when he was hosted by Kyle Haynes' podcast.
Caspi provided some more interesting statements.
We brought the main point.
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Memories from the Staples Center.
Caspi with Kobi Bryant (Photo: AP)
Dealing with the Injury: "I was privileged to be in the same group with Othello Hunter, whom I consider a brother. When I was injured, the first thing he said to me was, 'Take your time, I'm covering for you.' It illustrates the brotherhood in the group, the special connection. It helped. I'm very happy. "
Draft selection: "Life changed from end to end. I was an Israeli kid, and suddenly I became someone. I no longer played just for myself, I represented an entire country, an entire community, and it was a huge honor. Everything was harder. Even the first training camp was super-intense. "It was a market for me. It was a huge cultural difference."
The most memorable game of the rookie season: "I remember the first game against Kobe and the Lakers. The first time I played at Staples Center, it was amazing, because as a kid I did grow up on Jordan and Shaq, but I admired Kobe. I was so young and cheeky, and I dared Look him in the eye and believe that I will defeat him. "
A fascinating year.
Money at Golden State (Photo: GettyImages)
The season at Golden State: "This year has taught me a lot and made me think differently about basketball. The respect in which their players are treated, it's just amazing. Steve Kerr is the first coach I saw consult with the players. He would come into the locker room and ask us, 'Hey guys 'How do we stop Lou Williams today?'
"Andre, Drymond, Durant, Steph and Clay would rant advice and Steve would approve the plan. Steve would do a lot of little things that make you feel comfortable as an actor. The Warriors give you a lot of freedom, and you feel the need to be a pro. The locker room there was unusually smart." .
The plan for the day after retirement: "In the NBA, players who have played in the Euroleague are highly respected, and this can be seen in the managerial roles they receive. Of the Pelicans, Devin Smith is an assistant coach at Phoenix, and there are many more examples. I do not know if this is my direction personally. I love the United States and love living there, but it's hard when my family is here in Israel. I would definitely like to stay in basketball, whether it is In Maccabi or another team in the Euroleague. "
The change in Israeli basketball: "A lot of kids allow themselves to dream about the NBA today. When I was growing up, no one imagined it. The dream was to become a professional basketball player, not get to the NBA. Today it is different, but young guys need to understand that it is "It takes a lot of perseverance and hard work. I think Danny also understands now how difficult it is to fit into the league. You suddenly play with two superstars like Russell Westbrook and Bradley Bill, and you have to get along. It's a process."
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