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Chinano Onoako: "Bnei Herzliya can also win the championship" | Israel today

2022-02-20T08:51:53.834Z


The big star in winning the state cup, usually does not feel comfortable when the spotlight focuses on him • After bringing a title to a team from Sharon, something in him exploded: "I am a winner, there is no one in the league who can stop me"


Chinano Onoako is the outstanding player in the Premier League so far, and also the main reason for Bnei Herzliya winning the state cup, thanks to an unforgettable performance of 30 points, 17 rebounds and a 50 (!) Index in the final against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Needless to say, he was also crowned MVP of the prestigious class.

"It's a good feeling to bring a degree to Herzliya after many years (for the first time since 1995; YM).

That was my goal from the moment I signed here, and I'm glad we met it, "Onoako told Israel Today, who does not talk much and does not seem to feel comfortable with the spotlight focused on him.

In the summer you were debating whether to come to Herzliya.

Today you are probably happy with your decision.

"I decided to come here for a reason. I wanted to be in a winning team, and when I realized it could happen here - I agreed. So far we are a winning team and we also won the trophy, so of course I'm happy."

In the semifinals against Holon, Photo: Alan Shiber

In the semi-finals and final you played against two of the best defensive teams in the league, and they didn’t really manage to stop you.

How do you explain that?

"I don't think anyone in the league can stop me. I play my game and do my job. It's up to me."

After winning the trophy, do you believe you can also win the national championship?

"Yes, I feel we can win the championship too. I believe in that one hundred percent."

"My goal: to return to the NBA"

In Herzliya it is said that first of all Onoako (25, 2.06 m) just likes to play basketball.

He comes to PA training, enjoys training, enjoys delivering, and just needs to be given the freedom on the field.

"I love it. Basketball is almost the only thing I do since I was a kid. I always wanted to be a professional basketball player at the highest levels, and here I am."

For you, this is the second consecutive cup win (he won the Croatian Cup with Zadar last season).

You are already beginning to produce a personal tradition.

"I do not know if this is a tradition, but I feel I am a winner and hope this is just the beginning."

With Chris Bab, Photo: Alan Schieber

Recently there have been rumors about Euroleague teams wanting you, this will be your next episode?

"I still do not think about next season, the time for it will come in the summer. At the moment I am completely focused on Herzliya and the tasks we still have this season."

You used to play in the NBA (Houston Rockets) and didn't get many opportunities.

Do you believe you can go back there as a more significant player?

"Absolutely. That's my goal - to get back to playing in the NBA."

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Source: israelhayom

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