Laprovittola talks his future in Barca, admits frustration over Argentina's woes / News - Basketnews.com

Nicolas Laprovittola explains to BasketNews why Barcelona's triumph against Olympiacos wasn't just another win, admits that the squad went through an early period of uncertainty, and reflects on his future. The Argentinian guard also addresses the recent debacle of his national team.

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In the 2018-19 season,Nicolas Laprovittolawon the ACB League MVP award after averaging just over 17 points per game, playing almost 30 minutes with Joventut Badalona.

2-pointers this season

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Since then, the point guard from Moron has taken on new tasks at Real Madrid first andFC Barcelonalater on. His trajectory has followed an upward path after his maiden season in the Spanish capital.

'Lapro' has produced 30 points and 15 assists over his first two EuroLeague appearances this season, leading Barca to wins over Anadolu Efes and Olympiacos -- two teams that have made the last four EuroLeague finals.

Last Friday in Piraeus, the Catalan side made an 18-2 run in the final quarter tocelebrate a 77-68 winat the Peace and Friendship Stadium. Laprovittola was once again his team's top scorer with 17 points, 7/9 field-goal shooting and 7 assists.

"Well, I think it's not just a victory," he said. "It's another sign of the potential the team has. We were phenomenal. We played with the same level of physicality as Olympiacos do on their home court. I think it's a big step forward, and we have to keep playing with the same humility and energy," he added.

Laprovittolahas a contract with Barca until 2026, following the extension he signed last year. However, last summer,reports indicatedthat the future of the 33-year-old player could be far from the Palau Blaugrana since Panathinaikos appeared willing to pay his termination clause (600,000 euros) and offer him a salary higher than the one he receives in his current team.

Would he be thinking about leaving Spain?

"I have a

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