Patty Mills, on the NBA and the Euroleague: “They are completely incomparable. When you take a closer look, they seem like two totally different sports”

Patty Mills is living his first experience in Euroleague after his last adventure in Tenerife. The Australian point guard signed for the ASVEL Villeurbanneteam led by Tony parkerand has quickly adapted to the pace of the top continental competition. However, the veteran player is clear that European basketball and the NBA are two completely different worlds.

“Honestly, they are completely incomparable. When you take a closer look, They seem like two totally different sports.“, he declared in an interview for ‘Mozzart Sport’. Mills is playing a leading role in the French team, with averages of 15.1 points and 2.2 assists per match.

Regarding his adaptation to European basketball, the Australian acknowledged that his extensive experience with the national team has helped him become familiar with the rules and particularities of the FIBA ​​game. “For me, playing with the national team for many years helped me a lot. I participated in FIBA ​​competitions. All of that prepared me to a certain extent for refereeing, pressure and rules, but Playing in the Euroleague is still a totally new experience“he explained.

“I always wanted to test myself in the Euroleague and experience everything that comes with it. I am thoroughly enjoying every aspect of this experience,” he added. Millswho also revealed that he had the opportunity to sign for the Partizan. “I had conversations and was open to all possibilities. I really want to go to Serbia and discover the country,” he concluded.