Sasha Vezenkov: At 28, it was much harder to adapt than I experienced at 17 or 18
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Sasha Vezenkov spoke out for the first time after being traded to the Toronto Raptors, in an interview with Eurohoops.
There is concrete interest in the Bulgarian player, with Olympiacos keen to bring him back to their ranks, although nothing concrete is happening for now.
“At the moment, I can only say that I am a player for the Toronto Raptors. We haven’t had any discussions yet. Last season wasn’t the easiest for me, but I am working hard and feeling good. I don’t know how long I’ll stay in Bulgaria, this summer is somewhat special. I am spending more time in Greece due to an injury, getting treatment there, and we’ll see what happens. I am trying to focus as much as possible on myself,” began Sasha Vezenkov.
Sasha Vezenkov shared his thoughts on potentially remaining in the NBA:
“We have to see what they want from me, what their mood is. It’s going to be a long summer, and all I care about is staying healthy. As for the teams interested in me, it’s always nice to be wanted. In life, there are good dilemmas. But right now, my only concern is staying healthy.
“I’ve been very focused on myself to be 100 percent ready at the start of the year. My injury was the icing on the cake, and yes, it obviously affected my season. But it was clear from the beginning that the style the coach wanted me to play didn’t include me. But that’s okay, that’s life. It’s just a bit unsettling when you’re told one thing and something else happens.
Then he talked about the Sacramento Kings:
“I don’t harbor bad feelings towards the Sacramento Kings and the people who welcomed me there. I made a lot of friends in the group. Everything was professional, helpful, and I’ll forever be grateful for giving me the opportunity for my first NBA experience. It’s all different there, it’s another country. At 28, it was much harder to adapt than I experienced at 17 or 18. A new style of play. Coming from the top of Europe there and becoming one of many. You have to prove things from scratch, and it affects you.”