Basketball player “Zenith » Vince Hunter in an interview with , he explained why fans of Greek Panathinaikos and Italian Virtus stand out from the rest, and also explained why he likes the behavior of fans in Russia.
In June, Hunter signed a two-year contract with Zenit Saint Petersburg. Previously, in UNICS Kazan, the 29-year-old became the champion of the VTB United League. Previously, the American played for Saratov Avtodor, Italian Virtus, French club Metropolitan 92 and Greek AEK. Hunter won the Champions League and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.
— At one point you became Italian champion and won the Greek Cup. Where are the craziest basketball fans?
– According to those I saw – in the Greek Panathinaikos. They are the craziest in the good sense of the word. This was especially felt when we met Olympiacos in the playoffs. It was something! I had never experienced anything like this before. Even if you play far from your site, thanks to them you will always feel at home.
On the other hand, Greek fans shout very loudly, throw themselves at everyone and are not always sober. In Italy, especially in Bologna (where the Virtus club plays home matches – editor’s note), the supporters are also crazy, one could say hooligans – again in a positive sense. They are among the best in the country, even in all of Europe.
Russia has great fans, but they cheer a little differently. And besides, I like it better. They support their own anyway. They come to see good basketball and love it. They treat the opposing team’s players with respect, unlike the Greek fans. Kazan has a great fan community. Just like the Zenith. The guys always support their own,” Hunter told .
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