Marcelinho Huertas says La Laguna Tenerife totally appreciates how tough it’s to persistently attain the Basketball Champions League Ultimate 4 because the veteran guard prepares for one more look with the Spanish membership.
“We all know how tough it’s to be right here, it’s important to be there mentally. It’s tough for us to be right here, everybody needs to beat us, and now we have to be there each night time,” Huertas mentioned.
“We worth every little thing now we have achieved vastly, as a crew, as a membership, and for the island of Tenerife. We’re happy with every little thing now we have achieved these years and hopefully, we will lengthen our legacy with one other title.”
At 42 years previous, Huertas continues to steer one of many oldest and most skilled groups in European basketball beneath head coach Txus Vidorreta.
“After all, we joke about age, we’re a crew with an incredible humorousness. We’re the oldest crew on the earth,” he mentioned. “The ambiance is incredible, we’ve been collectively for a very long time. It’s a giant and previous household.”
The Ultimate 4 additionally carries particular that means for Huertas as a result of it takes place at Joventut Badalona’s area, the place he started his worldwide profession.
“I’m coming again right here at Penya, the place I began my worldwide profession, the place I’ve many associates and unimaginable respect for this membership,” Huertas mentioned.
The participant added that he expects an open competitors after Joventut’s elimination earlier than the Ultimate 4.
“In the sort of format, there isn’t a clear favourite,” Huertas mentioned. “The crew that’s extra targeted could have a slight benefit.”
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— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) Might 6, 2026
