By Vangelis Papadimitriou / info@eurohoops.net
When the news broke that Andrea Trinchieri had agreed to take charge of PAOK, it was clear to the Greek basketball community that something special was beginning in Thessaloniki.
A few months later, the club has become a constant topic of conversation among basketball fans, following a series of ambitious moves that have significantly raised expectations around the team. Among the most notable additions are Cedi Osman and Nick Calathes, two high-profile names who underline the scale of PAOK’s project.
At the center of this ambitious basketball operation is Trinchieri, the experienced Italian coach who has embraced the challenge in Thessaloniki.
Speaking exclusively to Eurohoops during the outlet’s visit to Thessaloniki, Trinchieri opened up about his decision to join PAOK and the vision behind the club’s new project. The Italian coach discussed why he chose PAOK, his relationship with club owner Telis Mystakidis, and the arrival of Osman, a move that immediately attracted significant attention across Greek basketball.
Trinchieri also addressed the pressure surrounding the team’s results and explained why he is not particularly concerned about being judged solely by wins and losses. “I know that at the end of every game, I am going to be judged by what is written on the scoreboard. I don’t care”.
The PAOK coach offered plenty of memorable quotes throughout the conversation, including a few words in Greek, as he reflected on the changes taking place in Greek basketball and the ambitious direction of his new team.
Make 
Your Preferred Basketball Source.
Add Eurohoops to Google