ASVEL confronts the fabulous Miller-McIntyre, the author of the historical exhibition and worries about Paris Lee.
It seems like a long time ago when Cody Miller-McIntyre whiffed on a certain irregularity in JL Borg, who was incapable of the fast game but more difficult in the half court. Over the course of 13 matches at Ain, the American showed undeniable glimpses of talent, without proving that he was a real conductor. “I’m sorry but this kid, Miller-McIntyre, we see he doesn’t know what to do.”
Said, for example, Savo Vucevic one evening in April 2021 after a defeat against Limoges. “It stops by itself. People were asking why Hugo Benitez wasn’t playing but Miller-McIntyre had to be given playing time, even at the expense of results. Since the beginning of the season we have had problems with this very important position of leader. »
He considered ending his career
Three years later, Vitoria no longer has to complain about any problems at the leadership position, thanks to Miller-McIntyre improving over a two-year apprenticeship between Andorra and Gaziantep. Already in the running for EuroLeague Rookie of the Year honors, and the most clutch player in the EuroLeague with three crucial shots of all time, the former Bergian delivered one of his best performances ever on Europe’s biggest stage. Against ASVEL (94-80), the Charlotte native collected 11 points, 11 rebounds and 20 assists in 36 minutes for a 42 rating on 2/7! The fourth triple-double in EuroLeague history (after ex-Villerbane Nikola Vujic, twice, and Nick Calathes) and the historic record for assists, one length ahead of Stefan Jovic and Facundo Campazo. unreal…
“It’s thanks to my teammates”No on the microphone, slipped SKWEEK
who considered ending his career (!) last year after an earthquake in Turkey. “They had to get their shots in.” However, they put everything: difficult shots, easy shots, etc. They believed in me, they helped me get this record. I also want to thank the coach who finally left me on the pitch. I still don’t realize what I did, I’m still in shock…” Coming out to a standing ovation at Fernando Busa Arena after validating his triple-double at the free-throw line, Miller-McIntyre received a rare smile from Dusko Ivanovic when he returned to the bench. Evidence that the work was (very) well done. And ASVEL in all this? A new, undisputed loss (80-94), his 21st of the season. This Thursday, the main thing was elsewhere …
Paris Lee injured finger
While Nando Di Colo is expected on Sunday during the derby against Bourg-en-Bresse, ASVEL may have lost another leader. Recently exceptional, Paris Lee came off two minutes before half-time, injuring a finger on his left hand after coming into contact with Matt Costello’s shorts. The former Orleans and Monaco player did not return to the game after that and was bandaged while greeting the Basque after the final buzzer. Bad omen eight days before the Leaders Cup…