An interesting period awaits Danny Abdia. The Israeli of the Washington Wizards is preparing for his third season in the NBA, when on the way he will also join the Israeli team – which he will lead as part of the European Championship, which will open on September 1. Towards the time, Abdia took the time to speak in an interview for “Open Ground,” which will air tonight.
About the team: “For me we were always an underdog and stayed that way. That’s what makes it fun. It’s fun to come as a non-favorite team, not know where to go, and then do great things. I did it twice with the reserve, no one believed and thought we would take a gold medal.”
“Now we have to come and try and make history again, that’s what I’m aiming for. I have a team that knows why it came and knows what it’s worth. Everyone will come and fight and hope we have a good championship.”
What has happened since the last time he played with the team: “I went through a lot, I’m more mature, a better and more experienced player. I was in those positions. I like best on this occasion that I can bring a lot of things I didn’t have before. Even in experience, even in adulthood, I didn’t have and now I can bring it. “Feeling the Israeli audience is always number one for me, there will be no substitute for it.”
“I’m always optimistic even when no one is. Wherever I went I never gave up and believed that we and we could do great things, even now. Of course it will be a little harder in this championship, but can not tell you I do not believe we will reach the quarterfinals, even the finals “I aim the highest there is, even if the falls at least go far.”
Send a maximum contract notice to Bradley Bill? “I told him that in order for him to buy me something beautiful. He deserves it, an excellent player, works hard. Hopefully one day I too will have the opportunity to come to the office and sign such a page. Until then, work hard.”
On the possibility of Durant coming to Washington: “I do not think Durant wants to go home, but if so, I do not know I may be on target. To attach such a player you have to lose a lot, your future. There is no such thing as a gift.”