By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Playing overseas during holidays surely isn’t easy, yet the Crvena Zvezda player focuses on the bright side: “As the holidays roll around, one thing is on the mind of almost all Americans playing overseas. Visitors. I’m continually thankful each and every time friends and family make the effort to visit me around the world.”
His game schedule might interfere with the celebrations, yet he doesn’t fret: “I had the opportunity already this season to host friends, my father, my in-laws, as well as my brother. Next to visit Belgrade will be my mom for Christmas. For some readers that don’t know, Serbia celebrates Christmas on January 7. It is never easy to be away from family and friends for special events and holidays, so it makes a big difference each time someone comes. My mom will be surprised a little as I have a game on Christmas Day, so we will have to change around some of the traditions. In my family, we all get together on FaceTime for hours and hours as we laugh and celebrate together. It is sometimes terrible to be the one in Europe as I wait all day for my family back home to wake up and celebrate with me.”
Rochestie wants to give his guests a glimpse of “devotion”: “One thing I look forward to showing all my guests is the passion and love fans have for basketball in Europe. Look no further than our home court for Red Star, Pionir. After a couple EuroLeague games in a different arena, we returned home to an amazing atmosphere in our home gym. As always, thanks to the fans for making EuroLeague games so fun to play in. We know you’re the reason we have this amazing job, so a big thanks from me to you.”
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