Big party for the title at the Roig Arena

He Valencia Basket celebrated this Thursday the title of the Endesa League which it conquered this Wednesday, the second in its history, with nearly five thousand dedicated fans in the Roig Sand in an event that was very festive but also had a certain aroma of farewell in the face of some predictable marches such as that of the Dominican Jean Montero, who slipped his own in his parliament.

One by one, the sixteen players and members of the coaching staff walked down the hallway made for them by the fans who followed the event from the center court and accessed the stage set up for the occasion. On the screens you could see videos of the match but also of the first hours of the celebration.

The entrance to the track closed with the captain carrying the title. Josep Puertowho walked the path with the cry of ‘champions, champions’ and after offering the trophy to the fans, he also did so with Juan Roig, the club’s largest shareholder, and with the mayor of ValenciaMaria José Catalan.

“I was the last one to get on the boat, I only came for the good,” Álvaro joked. Cardenaswhich opened the interventions. “The best thing about this team is the chemistry we have had, the daily work they have done,” said Darius. Thompson. “It has exceeded our expectations, it has been unforgettable,” said Yankuba Chasm.

Xabi López-Arosteguirecalled that in his five years at the club “there have been better and worse” but stressed that from the past “an identity began to be created.” “I have felt the support from the beginning even though I have played less, I will carry it with me all my life,” said Isaac Nogués. “It has been a very special year, let’s see how it goes next year,” Neal said. Sakowho promised to play the club’s anthem on the piano at an upcoming event.

From Larrea He asked the young people of L’Alqueria, where he completed his training, to “enjoy” and work to make their dreams come true. “It has been a very fun season, with a great team and a great staff,” said Omari. Moore.

“We have been very together in the ups and downs,” said Costello before starting the fans shouting ‘champions, champions’. “Every day I have come to give my best,” he said. Nate Reuvers after being asked about his evolution this campaign.

“You are the best fans in the world and I have been to many places. I have loved every second of the season,” he said. Braxton Keywhom the followers asked to stay for the next campaign. Asked if he was the best defender of Europeas his partner Sako, Papi, said Badio he threw balls out: “The whole team.”

“We’ve worked every day to build a chemistry that I think no other team has achieved in the league,” Kameron Taylor said. “We are very grateful to everyone and especially to the Roig family,” he said. Jaime Pradillawhich highlighted how the women’s team and the quarry complete the project.

“I would go on vacation with any of you, but not on these, on others, now we are going to separate a little,” he joked with his companions.

With a good part of the stands on their feet and chants of ‘stay’, he came out to speak Huntsman. “València will always be in my heart and although the paths sometimes have to separate, it will always be in my heart,” he noted in a clear message of goodbye.

Puerto closed the players’ parliaments “I dreamed of playing in the Valencia and in the end captain, champion of the Super Cup and the ACB. Dream and aim high and work with humility because dreams come true and sometimes they go further,” he recommended.

After them came the one of the idolized Pedro Martínez who admitted that the squad will undergo changes. “But the important thing is to have a philosophy, stay together and believe in what we do,” he explained.

One of the anecdotes of the celebration in Palau Blaugrana was the moment when Roig Enrique’s hairpiece was cut by a fan who usually travels with the team and both went on stage this Thursday to explain how it all came about.

“In ’98 I made a promise that if we won the Cup I would take off my wig and in the end I took it off and Enrique told me that if we won the League he was going to take it off,” he explained. Roig. “I brought the ‘pack’ to the game because I was sure we would win with the scissors and everything and I told you ‘proceed'” the follower completed.

The event ended with the traditional family photos but before that a new canvas was unveiled in the pavilion that will commemorate this latest title and it was recalled that the women’s team had also raised that trophy and that there have been four titles in the campaign.