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ROKO ON HIS WAY TO SPAIN
....The last one to address the media was the man of the hour himself, Roko Ukic. The press was curious as to how it happened that Roko refused to play in the NBA for the Raptors...
"Toronto’s representatives were here, we talked, but as in every business, the deal isn’t done until you sign your name under it. Never have I renounced the possibility to stay in Europe in case of a good offer. Five or six days ago was the first time we heard from the Spanish team and I knew from the very first moment that it was what I wanted. Two, three or four seasons of playing in Spain can help me develop both as a player and as a man. There is always time for NBA." ...
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There are some discouraging quotes in this press conference from Roko:
- "Two, three or four seasons of playing in Spain can help me develop both as a player and as a man. There is always time for NBA."
- "Besides, if I would
ever again want to play in the NBA, I’ll have to negotiate with Toronto first."