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Tuomas Iisalo, the captain of the Grizzlies and finally victorious ship

He has the impression of having passed from a ” sailboat “To a” liner ». The image is used By Tuomas Iisalo to compare his previous experiences as “Head Coach”, especially at the head of Paris Basket, to the one he currently knows as the main coach of the Grizzlies.

The Finnish thus took the job a week ago after the shocking dismissal of his former superior, Taylor Jenkins, and finds himself at the head of a huge logistics, with many people to manage, and tasks to “Recalibre”. A large machine that is not maneuvering as easily as European clubs.

After three first defeats against the Lakers, Celtics then Warriors, the promoted assistant obtained his first “official” victory with the training based in Memphis, which remained on seven defeats in eight games. It was this night in Miami, after a Burzzer shot from JA MORANT.

“” It's… it's really important for the team. Our guys work extremely hard. Everyone gave everything to get this first victory. And I hope this is the first in a long series “, reacts the coach. He adds: ” It feels good, and doing it with this style of play, in a defensive battle where the two teams take strokes, and finish victorious on an incredible JA shot, it's special to win like this. »»

A first victory celebrated with a traditional shower. “” I think they were concerned about my recovery, so I had the right to an icy bath “Smiles the one who tries to gain the confidence of a wardrobe, a few days before the start of the final stages. Starting with that of the team leader, JA MORANT.

Build mutual confidence

“” This is the reason why we put the ball in his hands in this situation. It's beautiful to see, it gives a lot of confidence, not only for me as a coach, but for the whole team to have a guy like him “, He describes. Evening hero with his 30 points and this winning shot, The leader noticed The approach: ” He tells us what he wants to do, but also base him on us. What he preaches the most is confidence. He wants to have confidence in us. He wants us to trust him. Then he wants us to trust the parquet floor. »»

To take up the metaphor, JA MORANT believes that his teammates, his coach and are indeed ” on the same boat ». A ship that has changed CAP, following the recent choices of leaders. “” It takes time to turn management, everyone has specific roles, we have to navigate, recalibrate. It was crazy, crazy because the workload is huge “Notes the coach.

The new captain on the Grizzlies bench is aware of the ” process »In progress to generate good relations with his players. Because ” If I was in the situation of the players, seeing a beginner coach coming from Finland to take control, I would be a little skeptical! »»

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