Rick Pitino says the game style in EuroLeague is the closest thing to what people called “basketball.”
Check out Pitino’s comments when comparing the NBA to European basketball:
When asked about the differences he’s found between European and American basketball in an interview by La Provincia, Pitino answered: “The game style in EuroLeague is the closest thing to what people called ‘basketball’. What you learn since childhood. But this happens with all the players of the competition, whether they are 25 or 35 years old.”
“The game in the EuroLeague is more physical than the NBA,” Pitino added.
“I have to be a different coach here,” Pitino also mentioned after a question on what Europe has taught him. “In Europe, the lifestyle is very different from the one I had in the United States. I have even learned of the rivalry that exists among fans. Something not seen in the USA.”
