Mike Brown comments on Game 5 and Vezenkov's chances in the NBA / News - Basketnews.com

Mike Brown was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere during the game. He said that Vezenkov's skillset would allow him to be a high-level player in the NBA but the organization is not ready to announce a commitment to the player yet.

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Olympiacos Piraeus forward Sasha Vezenkov played a crucial Game 5 against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in the Peace and Friendship Stadium. Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown came to the game to see the potential addition to his team live.

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In the middle of the match, the specialist talked with the Greek media during halftime.

"It's incredible, the atmosphere is amazing," he said about the game. "I take pictures and videos to send to my sons and my friends in the US because if they don't experience it, they can't understand it."

"I like Olympiacos, the movement they have with the ball, the movement of their players, they play good basketball, everyone has the ball, everyone is involved in the game," Brown said. "Defensively, both teams play with strength, which is nice in a playoff-level match."

Vezenkov finished the game with 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting and 5 rebounds for 17 PIR. Brown thinks that even though the extra attention from Fenerbahce players makes the Bulgarian fight more, he succeeds in what he does.

"The way they mark him has made it difficult for him. But I like what I see, he leaves room for his teammates, he cuts well, he shoots well from three, he has toughness, he fights for rebounds," Brown talked about Vezenkov's game.

"The way he shoots from the three-point range is something we like, he handles the space very well, he's quick, he'll be an effective player in the NBA at a high level, especially with the toughness he shows," the coach said about the player's chances. "He's fearless and I love that."

Would the Kings bring Vezenkov to the roster this off-season? Brown wasn't ready to answer the question right away.

"We want the season to end first, and then we will talk to him. We are extremely excited about him, we made a trade to acquire his rights in the summer. It's important that so many people from the team have come to see him in person, there is also the CEO of the Kings here and the European scout," Brown explained. "For us, it's a priority, but we will see at the end of the season."

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