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Virtus Bologna, Isaia Cordinier cuts short on possible NBA future

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The statements of Isaia Cordinier ahead of the debut at the Final Eight of the Italian Cup

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On the eve of the debut at the Italian Cup Final Eight against Pallacanestro Reggiana, Virtus Bologna basketball player Isaia Cordinier, among other topics discussed at the microphones of "Il Resto del Carlino", spoke out about the ambitions of the Felsinei in this mini knockout tournament that will award the second title of the season. In addition, the French guard also spoke clearly about his decision to stay at Virtus in the summer and a possible future in the NBA.

"We both reflected, me and the club. I had to figure out if Virtus was the best place for me and the club had to evaluate if I was the player they needed. We shared these aspects and fortunately I am here. The rumors in February are the ones that are then punctually denied. I am a professional who loves Virtus and for this reason now I am only thinking about the Italian Cup and then to finish the season in the best way between the league and the Euroleague. I would be very happy if the NBA knocked on my door, but I prefer to focus on concrete things than to waste time with hypotheses" began the French guard.

"The Final Eight is a very tough competition, you play three games in a few days. You have to face it with a new mental condition, every mistake can be fatal and you don&#39t have a chance to fix it, because it&#39s Win or Go Home situations. It&#39s crucial to stay inside the competition with your head and your body. We will give everything to come home with the Italian Cup" added the 1996-class basketball player.

"We are a different team than in the past. We are probably more aware of what our means are and from tomorrow we want to confirm what we have done so far. The Coppa Italia è a competition that the club wants to win and it has been so many years since Virtus has won it, so it would be important for the whole environment that we return home from Turin with this trophy on the bus" commented Isaia Cordinier.

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