Marco Spissu warns Napoli: “Trieste is in great form and has a lot of talent—it’s going to be a tough game.”
On Sunday at 5:00 p.m., Napoli Basketball will host Pallacanestro Trieste at the Alcott Arena-PalaBarbuto for another LBA matchup. Ahead of this important game, Marco Spissu, the Neapolitan team’s point guard, was the guest on the 34th episode of “Speak&Roll”—the seventh of the new season—which airs every Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Radio Capri’s stations and platforms.
During the show, created and hosted by Stefano Prestisimone—a longtime contributor to “Il Mattino”—and Davide Uccella, the Napoli point guard addressed numerous topics, ranging from his decision to move to the shadow of Vesuvius to the team’s extraordinary start to the season, touching on his relationship with Coach Repesa, his chemistry with his teammates, and the club’s ambitions. There was also time for questions and curiosities from fans, who participated via the show’s social media channels and WhatsApp.
The Decision to Join Napoli – “As early as the end of the previous season, there was talk of a budget increase from Napoli; the offer came at the right time, and I’m thrilled to have joined this project.”
The Strong Start and Team Chemistry – “We didn’t expect such a strong start; there’s certainly a tight-knit group here. The training camp in Slovenia was a special experience—we clicked right away. Losses will come, but we always give it our all. We definitely don’t want to stop, and we’re taking it one game at a time.”
Thoughts on Hart’s arrival – “There had been rumors about Josh Hart joining for some time now; if he’s here, it means there’s significant potential—we welcome players like him.”
My chemistry with Caruso – “I’m always joking around with Willy; I always tell him he owes me part of his salary (laughing, ed.). I like setting him up, and we understand each other very well. Returning to the national team is a dream; let’s hope Head Coach Banchi keeps us in mind.”
The relationship with Coach Repesa – “He’s given me a lot of responsibility; this past summer, it only took a three-minute phone call to convince me. I’ve always had a reputation for being a coach on the court, and the head coach always keeps us on our toes—which is perhaps this team’s true strength: constantly improving a little more between practice and game.”
How to beat Trieste – “They’re in great shape and play once a week; they have talent, especially in their starting five. We have to contain their fast breaks, and it’ll be a tough game.”
Chances of Reaching the Championship Finals – “We’re feeling strong right now, but we’re keeping our feet on the ground. Dreaming, of course, costs nothing, but we’re staying focused and taking it one game at a time.”
