Following a solid road win against Bayern Munich, Olympiacos coach Giorgos Bartzokas shared his thoughts on the team’s plans for signing new players. Rather than making a quick move, the coach is taking a patient and measured approach, emphasizing that any new addition must be the right fit for the team’s specific needs, not just a response to outside pressure.
🤔 Assessing the Team First
Coach Bartzokas explained that his main priority is to see the entire team healthy and playing together. With key players like Papanikolaou and Keenan Evans currently sidelined due to injuries, he feels it’s not the right time to make a hasty decision. He wants to get a clear picture of the team’s strengths and weaknesses with everyone on the court before considering any new signings.
🧐 Always Watching the Market
Despite this cautious stance, Bartzokas confirmed that Olympiacos is always monitoring the player market. He pointed out that the long and demanding EuroLeague season, which can feature up to 90 games, requires teams to have deep rosters. He used Bayern’s recent signing of Dinwiddie as an example of how all clubs are constantly looking to strengthen their squads for the marathon season ahead.
🎯 Choosing the Right Fit, Not the Popular Choice
Addressing the public discussion about the team needing another scorer, Bartzokas made his philosophy clear. While names like Evan Fournier, Tyler Dorsey, and Sasha Vezenkov are often suggested by fans and media, he trusts his own judgment. He noted that the team recently scored 100 points, suggesting they have offensive firepower. Bartzokas stressed that he, his coaching staff, and the players will decide together on any new signing, ensuring the player is someone who genuinely helps the team, rather than just someone popular on social media.
