January 2020… George Bartzokas He took over the coaching chair at Olympiacos again, and his first concern was to correct the incomplete roster, due to the problems at the time, the roster with two or three players. With the aim of increasing the few chances to get into the Euroleague playoffs, but mainly, if possible, with athletes who will also help in the new season. The first choice is a 29-year-old almost unknown American who played for Besiktas and was known by name, Shaquille McKissick. Which, it turns out, is here to stay. The bagasse…gone away!
His first encounter with the team’s crowd was impressive, as was the derby with Panathinaikos, a few days before the Corona virus formed a completely different reality, he was shown drinking it from a cup. Of course, the coach did not decide on his stay due to the fact that he … almost single-handedly defeated the “Greens”, but for sure the first impression was Fascinating. As well as being an excellent choice for a mid-season addition, it also proved pivotal to everything that followed beautifully and the ‘reds and whites’ would soon follow. More than three years later, McKissick had An essential part of the core of the team He has accomplished many things both individually and collectively.
First of all, prove how It’s not too late In sports and in life in general to make your dream come true. Because the explosive and athletic McKissick from his arrival in Greece, is two or three players the best player. He improved through hard work, belief in the team’s plan, and charity help from his coaches, all areas of his game. He became a regular at the Euroleague level, correcting the basketball naivety shown at the start and wrong decisions made at crucial points. He now has a better shot, he is more flexible defensively, he creates for his teammates and he is an example for his sanity.
It’s not easy to completely change your gaming identity to relatively advanced, basketball, age, but “Sack” had … paste to welcome all this information given to him in a well-organized organization like Olympiacos and make the most of it. In order for all this to happen, his personality and love of life in Greece, which also stems from his wife of Greek descent, contributed greatly. Whether I play 5 or 25 minutes I will do my best because I like it here and I like being part of the team., were his words, at a time when he had lost much of his playing time. With the passage of time, time and on top of all his responsibilities also increased effectiveness in the Olympiacos match.
How many times did he not change the pace of the game and make important solutions with his “header” game towards the basket. his maturity and the fact that He “bonded” with all of his teammates, the company he makes with the Greeks and his interests off the field, complement a character who is a perfect fit for the “Red and White”. It is no coincidence how much it is loved by the people, who were clearly pleased with the development, which was expected based on the reports. In June 2025, McKissick will be closed Five and a half years of existence In Olympiacos you will have entered the top ten of the longest-serving foreigners in its history. As far as the Americans are concerned, he will become the owner of the more yearsbecause he would beat four Matt Logeski.
A story that was when it started out in good circumstances, but it has evolved into one Nice basketball story. From … the lowest to the highest, surrounded by love, work, trust and excellence. Her fairy tale is a sweet “dragon”, with a wide smile and a clear look. An early expansion, which is the beginning (as the curtain opened with Fezhenkov in December) for many to come. Not just for players who have contracts Expires in 2023, but also for those who have an extra year, but will “break even” for more than that in Piraeus. Quietly and methodically with a plan and without many words but substance and deeds. Another day at work, ie for Olympiacos Angelopolone…
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