Larkin: It s not easy to limit Antetokounmpo. We know what we need to do to win

The Turkish men's basketball team is about to usher in one of the most important matches in the European Cup in the team history, against the Greek men's basketball team in the semi-finals. Before the game, Turkish defender Larkin said he was fully prepared for the challenge.

Turkey's opponents will include Antetokounmpo. In response, Larkin said: "He is one of the best players in the world. No matter what kind of field it is in, it is not easy to limit him."

"Our team is also strong and has many outstanding players in the team. After all, we must try to limit him, and they will do our best to stop us. This game is extremely challenging for both sides, and I hope we can laugh to the end."

At the coaching level, Larkin will fight side by side with coach Elgin Ataman. The two have won the European Basketball Champions League championship together. They are a pair of experienced and tacit master-apprentice combinations. In response, Larkin said: "This gives us extremely high confidence. In the final analysis, we know what it takes to win in such a high-pressure situation, what kind of mentality the team should have when they step on the court, and the aggressiveness and concentration we need to maintain."

"Our coach has proved himself in the highest level of events in Europe, and I have also stood on such a stage many times, and there are other experienced players on the team. I think we have enough confidence to play with such a lineup and also know what we need to do to win."

What does it mean for the Turkish Men's Basketball Team if we can advance to the European Cup final? Larkin said: "It means everything. At the beginning of the game, not many people expected that we would be where we are today. Getting on the field and showing everyone that we are growing, we have the ability to compete, and we have the same strength as other top teams in Europe, is of great significance to us. I think we are now full of motivation and eager to continue to move forward.