Shavon Shields he was one of the key men in winning the scudetto, in particular for that sensational performance in game 1, with which Olimpia Milano took the field factor in Bologna and never gave it up again: “We knew we had to win one away, we were focused. Proving it in game 1. Many have demonstrated this mentality, giving help in all the matches. We played together and it was the key to the victory”.
And the third consecutive championship: “I’m very happy. I think it’s difficult to do, especially in a championship like the Italian one. It’s special more than the others, after a complicated year like this”.
A final every year, ever since he played in Trento, for always very long seasons: “It’s part of the job. I’m lucky to have always played in a group capable of competing for titles. I think it’s a good problem to have. I have to give more and more care to my body and also work in the off-season. This is what I’m doing”.
The comment on thevintage: “It was a complicated season, the only goal achieved was the championship. We would have liked to do more. We will try to learn from our mistakes and put them to good use for the next seasons. I don’t think we had chemistry problems, because we had a locker room with only good guys. We were a bit unlucky with injuries, losing key players and in key positions at the wrong time. These are things that make it difficult to win in the Euroleague and, by the time we managed to get it together, it was probably too late to make a comeback.”.
Those words with Melli in the third quarter of game 4, after which important plays came: “He is my captain and he said some words to me that I particularly appreciated. and this is the result”.
The future: “Enjoy the summer. A couple of friends are getting married and I’m going to a couple of parties, a couple of friends from the United States are coming here to Milan. Next month I will be in Europe”. And what about basketball? “Taking care of my body and preparing”.
