Thomas Satoranski (FC Barcelona): “With my family, we don’t want to live in America”

After 388 games in the NBA, Czech captain Tomas Satoransky (2.01m, 30 years old) has decided to return to Europe. has EurohoopsHe explained his wish.

“It was obvious that last season was not good for me,” he said. Well, the last couple of months in Washington were good, but I think during my experience in the NBA, I had a lot of ups and downs. The first and last year were very difficult, but in the other four, two in Washington and two in Chicago, I was comfortable. I had a lot of minutes, I had an important role… I had to earn respect, and I got a second contract, and I had an important role in it. I felt good, but with my family we don’t want to live in America, I’m at a point in my life and career where I want to compete, not just wait for an opportunity to present itself” .

Cech earned $39 million in 6 years in the NBA, but says he suffered from instability. Last season, he moved from New Orleans to San Antonio and then to Washington.

“Yes, that was one of the main reasons why I took this decision. Not only because I always loved Barça, but because they gave me stability with the kids and family. As you say, you’re in the NBA with a good contract, but they can move you. I think that is a difficult thing. The truth is, it’s a business, and in that sense it’s something I never want to accept. You’re always passionate about basketball, obviously they pay us a lot, but sometimes it’s more business and it’s hard to build chemistry in the team, which is very important and Spain showed that in EuroBasket. It’s very difficult, especially when you have young children, and it can be very difficult for some players.

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