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The pivot of the Spanish basketball team Marc Gasol was happy for the pass to the World Cup final in China , a game that waits "very hard" whatever the opponent and a success that does not surprise him at all because they have "believed" every day since July 23 "to get it.

" We have been believing for many days , every day since July 23. We have been believing and working to be here, but those results are not always achieved. We are now with the maximum ambition as always," Gasol told the media.

The Catalan made it clear that one " always gives everything ". "You always expect the result to be positive, so we are happy to be in the final, which was our wish and now we have to rest as quickly as possible because we have a match that is a final, which will be very hard against an experienced team, character and talent, "he said.

In addition, he also referred to his best offensive match of the tournament, with 33 points, all of them in the second half. "To which they have entered a pair in a row .... When you enter rhythm, everything is easier," admitted the pivot.

Ricky: This can be an example of life. "

Ricky Rubio said that when you believe in your possibilities, successes come because basketball in the end always rewards those who work. " Things happen in life, a thousand injuries happen, a thousand defeats , but in the end, if you still believe, the ball comes in," the new Phoenix Suns base told reporters in the mixed zone.

"We knew that by putting small stones we were going to build the wall we wanted. And we are in the final," added the Catalan, who acknowledged that they suffered a lot against Australia, which they ended up defeating in the semifinals by 95-88 after two extensions. "Yes, he suffers. I remember 13 years ago that I saw him on TV (the triumph of Spain in the World Cup in Japan). Basketball in the end always rewards those who work," said Ricky, who said he is playing "a good championship "although the most important thing for him is that he is enjoying" very much "and hopes that his teammates are also doing it. Finally, asked what message he sends to the fans, he replied: "It goes to all those people who really fight every day. This is only basketball but it can be an example of life."

Rudy: "I think about the kids in the windows"

The captain of the Spanish basketball team, Rudy Fernández, stressed that the team has not lowered "never the arms" and thanked his work " to the kids in the windows ", who managed to qualify for the appointment to Spain, and all those who have "supported" and have "always trusted" in them.

" I feel excitement, I can't stop thinking about work , the kids in the windows, my family, my colleagues ... I think of all the people who have supported us and who have always trusted this team. And, above all, I remember my sister, "he told the media.

The Balearic, which has surpassed Nino Buscató and is already the fourth Spanish with the most international matches (223), also highlighted the final presented to them on Sunday. "Being in a World Cup final is something incredible. I have lived it only once and thanks to 2006 I have been able to raise that cup. Now I have another new opportunity," he said.

On the duel, Rudy explained that the way to win, "very well deserved", after two extensions, represents "the character" of Sergio Scariolo's group . "We have made a very complete match against a great team, never lowering our arms, always believing in being able to win and with all the effort and character that this team represents," he said. "Being in a final has a lot to do with the effort of all the players. We knew that at the beginning we were not in the best form, but we have been growing in the tournament. Today we have seen a great selection with a great experience in the minutes final and that is what has given us the pass to the final, "he continued.

For his part, Victor Claver appealed to maintain peace of mind to face the last test on Sunday. "Now we have to be calm, there is one more step and we know that it is a unique opportunity and we want to take advantage of it. Right now that it is the rival that it has to be, it depends on us more than ever"

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