Highlights from Alex Sarama's Postgame Press Conference - Game 2
This piece spotlights several quotes from last night's postgame pressers in the immediate aftermath of Portland's first ever regular season win.
Moments after his team came back to beat the New York Liberty 98-96, earning their first victory in franchise history, a visibly-drenched Alex Sarama offered his perspective to local media.
This piece spotlights several quotes from Portland’s head coach.
Sarama on earning the win
“Really tough to put into words just how proud I am of the group. I just said that in the locker room. I mean, that was just special seeing what they did tonight. Just so many things to talk about, in terms of literally everything we’ve asked them to do, they did. Like the game plan - I haven’t been part of a game that I’ve coached my whole career where the game plan was executed better than that - just incredible. I can’t wait to see where we’re going to go as a group.”
Sarama on facing the Liberty again Thursday
“Obviously we got them again in two days, and they’re going to make adjustments. We’re going to make adjustments, too. There’s a lot we can get better at, but it would be incredible to see - I think we’re going to see a packed building in two nights time - but the energy, the support from the crowd, immense. Again, I keep thanking the fans, but that’s what happens when they give us the energy. We’re able to get back in the game, go on those runs. So, so grateful for this fan base.”
Sarama on what his first win means
“I’m about to enjoy a very nice bottle of prosecco (note: a possibly champagne-soaked Sarama laughs), but no, it means the world truly to do it here. This is a special place, and I’ve realized that already. I’m just so excited to see what we’re going to build here with the pieces we have, the staff we have, and it’s not just the coaches - it’s the incredible performance team, the front office - like I really, truly believe that we’re going to build something special in the long term here, and I just can’t wait to see it through.”
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