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LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne both got their first win in the EuroLeague this season. Coach Gianmarco Pozzecco had some interesting remarks to share in the press conference after the game.

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Italian specialist Gianmarco Pozzecco received his first EuroLeague win as a coach and also snapped an 18-loss streak for LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in the competition.

In the press conference after the game, Pozzecco apologized for the quick handshake he subjected Zalgiris Kaunas coach Kazys Maksyvytis to.

"I want to apologize to him because I shook his hand at the end of the game so fast. I think he can understand me. I wanted to stay with my players, and I wanted to celebrate immediately."

Later on, the new head coach of ASVEL heaped immense amounts of praise on the Zalgiris Kaunas atmosphere.

"The atmosphere, the fans, the gym that you have is like... The best, by far, I have seen in my life," exclaimed Pozzecco. "So, congratulations. When I came in with my staff, we were shocked. More than the NBA. Congratulations," he said, repeating his awe.

When asked about his motivational speeches and their effect on the players, Pozzecco outlined two types of coaches.

"One [type] of coach tries to convince everybody that you are a good coach with your behavior, with your timeouts, the film..." explained Pozzecco. "You can go to press conferences and say something that shows you are a 'good coach'... You have numerous opportunities to convince everybody that you are a good or a great coach."

"Or you have another option. To do your job in the best way that you can, and that's it.

And I choose the second one," exclaimed the Italian coach.

Relatedly, Pozzecco chuckled when asked whether he thinks his strategic prowess is underrated in the face of those who consider him more of a motivator than a tactician. He then revealed his mantra.

"Players, without [a] coach, can play and win the game. Coach, without players, cannot play the game. I am nothing without them," stated Pozzecco.

The Italian coach was later asked about Joffrey Lauvergne, who was making a return to Zalgirio Arena after playing in Zalgiris Kaunas between the years 2020 and 2022.

"He could have been tired in the fourth quarter. JoJo got a big heart. He plays really intense, with emotion..."

Pozzecco also shared candid comments that Lauvergne made about his time in Zalgiris.

"He said that he had the best time of his life with you. So, congratulations again," said Pozzecco, echoing the comments he had made earlier.

Finally, Pozzecco shared his future vision for ASVEL.

"I think we got a really good team. We will enjoy [our time]. Of course, we will need time to fix everything, but I am really happy to be in ASVEL," said Pozzecco.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne will be hosted by AS Monaco on the 10th of November in the EuroLeague French derby.

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