Defense and team: Holiday hits the mark right away: "Virtus, the challenge with Milan charges everyone up"

It is difficult, perhaps impossible, to say what the yield will be. Justin Holiday in the black and white context. The approach is certainly one of the best. Justin, who had already been in Europe on two occasions – Belgium in 2011 and Hungary two years later – appears to be a calm, intelligent boy. Capable, above all, of playing and having fun, because when it comes to basketball he lights up and smiles, without overdoing it.

Those who come from outside, to understand the Virtus, Bologna and the Italian championship, usually relies on historical leaders, from Belinelli to Shengelia. Justin does not. Or rather, he listens to the leaders, but talks to Akele and Diouf, Zizic and Visconti. The best way to enter the group. And quickly immerse yourself in the new reality. Without forgetting that the most popular concepts, while he talks and answers questions, are collective, defense, team and approach.

It almost seems like we are hearing Dusko Ivanovic speaking, perhaps in a less synthetic way.

The real Justin. "I need more games to understand the team and the european basketball. I was asked to be solid on the court, defensively present covering multiple roles and offensively taking my shots. I have to be myself, play as I know how. I already know some teammates, both European and American. I haven't played in Europe for a long time, but I had already met some of them".

The ideal environment. "European basketball is of the highest level and quality. It is stimulating to play. I'm not just talking about the court, but also about everything around it. I couldn't help but notice the warmth and atmosphere of the crowd. It's nice to be in Bologna, a city that breathes basketball. I also like it because you are brought to play better".

All for one, one for all. "The important thing is to put the collective before everything and everyone. As with Tortona. The Coppa Italia It's a competition where the loser goes out. They are also the competitions that stimulate the most and that we all want to play. Approach, energy, team play, are all determining factors. Not only against Milan".

Growth. "When I have more time available I will play better, the important thing was to be at the service of the team. I expected to play immediately, we had talked about it. I tried to be ready despite the few training sessions and many small things still to be run in".

The Italian Cup. "The match against Milan must be approached like all the other matches, the next match is always the most important, whether it's Milan or another. My teammates explained to me the importance of this match: the important thing is to take the field with the necessary energy".