Spain Takes a Step Closer to the Olympic Games
Spain’s national basketball team is one step away from qualifying for the Olympic Games, which will take place in Lille and the podium will be decided at the Accor Arena in the ‘city of love’. The team beat Finland 74-81 in the semi-final of the Pre-Olympic in Valencia.
The Spanish team showed their competitive streak, with the grit of Rudy, the success of Willy Hernangómez (28 points and 29 credits of evaluation), and the presence of Alberto Díaz and Lorenzo Brown. According to Sergio Scariolo, the national coach, "Bahamas has superstars, but this team always competes."
The Character
In moments of weakness, Spain showed its DNA. The one that will take it to Paris. Alberto Díaz showed it, with two triples and several defenses. "I try to contribute what I can. I do it every day. It was everyone’s job," he stressed. But his moment was undeniable.
The Road Ahead
Spain will be there. "We’re going to get down to earth and do it," said Santi Aldama. Another of the vital players in attack for Spain to emerge victorious from a battle. The war against the Bahamas, of the NBA and talent, remains. "There is nothing to do about individual talent, we must be a team," concluded Scariolo.