Olympiacos is in Cyprus and Nicosia, where it will compete in the “Neofytos Chandriotis” tournament, first facing Red Star (September 11, 9:00 p.m.) and then Maccabi Tel Aviv (September 13, 6:00 p.m.).
The head coach of the Greek and European champions, Giorgos Bartzokas, spoke to Nova’s camera about the major signing of Jean Montero, with the Greek coach revealing that while the “Red-and-Whites” were working to sign the Dominican guard, there were teams that offered him “blank checks”!
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At the same time, he highlighted the goal the explosive guard has set for his career, emphasizing that this “partnership” is an honor for both sides.
Here is what he said in detail: “I think it’s very important
for the team. While the process was underway to sign him, other teams also made moves, offering him crazy amounts of money. In fact, some even offered him blank checks. The fact that he chose to come here speaks volumes about him—and, of course, it’s a credit to Olympiacos as well. He’s very clear about what he wants in his career and how he’ll achieve it.
Sometimes a 22- or 23-year-old player has to choose a team based on money—and he certainly received a lot of it. Because a path based on development and basketball will, in the long run, bring him far more glory, money, and titles than a short-term opportunity elsewhere. You’ve seen examples in the past: someone joined a team for the money, and even though there were already many players on the team last season—and they were paid a lot—they left the following season.”
*photo source: Olympiacos BC
