The Argentine base Facundo Campazzo debuted in the NBA in the Denver Nuggets’ first preseason game and assured that with this premiereor has fulfilled something that he had dreamed of throughout his career.
“It was incredible, it was like a dream come true. I had waited for this my entire career,” he said at the press conference after this preparation match. “I have enjoyed it, but we have a lot of work to do,” he added.
Campazzo added 8 points, 3 assists, a rebound and a steal in the 24 minutes he played in the loss of the Denver Nuggets against the Golden State Warriors (105-107).
“I felt a little nervous. It was the first game: it was something very big and very important personally,” he confessed.
“But at all times I felt supported, they gave me confidence, they gave me peace of mind to play. So nothing, the chemistry and unity that this team has is very good and we want to show it in every game,” he added.
The former Real Madrid player also stressed that dedication and intensity will continue to be his hallmarks in this adventure in the NBA. “This is my game, I like to always give my all, give one hundred percent: put passion and my heart in the party, “he said.
Campazzo He also stressed that he still has a lot to learn. “I am 29 years old now and I have experience, but this is a new league for me, it is a new team, so I have to adapt as soon as possible,” he explained.
Michael Malone, Campazzo’s coach at the Denver Nuggets, He was satisfied with the energy that the Argentine contributed today on the field. “It’s in their nature, it’s in their DNA,” he said.
“If you’ve seen him play for the Argentine national team or for Real Madrid, that’s how it is. He knows he’s not going to play a crazy amount of minutes each game so he’s going to give everything on the court. Playing hard is a skill and that is something that Facu does very well, “he said.
