Moses Wright opened up about his contract situation with Olympiacos, a possible playoff clash with Panathinaikos, and his injury-hit season. While his answers were cautious, they were also telling.
Moses Wright's journey this season has been anything but smooth.
After a promising start, he was sidelined for over four months due to a respiratory infection diagnosed in November 2024.
This health setback not only kept him off the court but also stalled his efforts to obtain Cypriot citizenship.
| Player of the Game | |
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EFF
28
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| Moses Wright | |
| Points | 18 |
| Accuracy | 7-10 |
| Rebounds | 6 |
| Assists | 3 |
Despite these challenges, Wright made a triumphant return to action in late March 2025. His performance in the regular season's closing game underscored his resilience and determination.
Discussing his comeback, Wright shared: "I feel great to be back. It was a long process. I was eager to return, but I had to be patient and let things take their course."
"Everyone came to visit me while I was in the hospital, and that helped me a lot mentally because it was a tough time. We're a family on and off the court, and we truly care for each other."
With the EuroLeague standings in chaos, he's not getting too wrapped up in speculation.
"It's a lot of waiting," he said. "You don't know who you're going to get. Everybody's so great this year."
As the top four teams in the final standings are already known, playoff pairing scenarios have taken central stage.
Asked about the opponent, he prefers his team to meet in the playoffs, Panathinaikos' Omer Yurtseven pointed to Piraeus.
"I have a preference, but we can't face them because they are first now," the Turkish big man said. "Everybody would be waiting to watch those games. The fans would pack the arena, and it would be an interesting series," he noted.
When informed about Yurtseven's wish to face Olympiacos in the playoffs, the former Mavs center smiled.
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