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As the new president of FIBA Europe, Garbajosa outlined his primary objective of fostering a positive agreement with the EuroLeague while ensuring respect for national teams and domestic leagues.

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Spanish Basketball Federation president Jorge Garbajosa took to the media on Monday to offer his assessment of being elected as the new FIBA Europe leader.

Jorge Garbajosa

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Delving into the reasons behind his pursuit of this position, Garbajosa spoke passionately about his lifelong dedication to basketball.

"Basketball has been an integral part of my life since I was 13 years old," he revealed. "Eleven years ago, I embarked on my journey with the best federation in the world. Seven years ago, I was elected president of the Spanish Basketball Federation, devoting countless hours to it, sometimes at the expense of my health and family.

"I am fortunate to have the best team in the world. However, my deep involvement with European basketball in recent years prompted me to answer the call of the institution, aiming to bring the spirit of consensus and unity to Europe."

Garbajosa also expressed a tinge of sadness regarding his departure from the Spanish Federation.

"The countdown to leaving my beloved organization has begun, and it hurts," he admitted.

Garbajosa will have to call elections for the top Spanish Federation post within a maximum period of three months.

Looking to the future, the new president of FIBA Europe emphasized his first objective of forging a positive agreement with the EuroLeague, while ensuring due respect for national teams and domestic leagues.

"The core theme of my candidacy was 'Better Together.' We have successfully implemented it in Spain, and my aim is to replicate that unity across Europe," Garbajosa asserted. "In a globalized world, collaboration is key to growth.

"I want to build bridges with all levels and try to find agreement with the EuroLeague."

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