The Lions introduce themselves: the shirt numbers of the season
There are just over 24 hours left until Bertram Derthona's debut, scheduled for 21pm tomorrow at the Allianz Dome in Trieste, in the Discovery + Supercoppa 2021 presented by Unipolsai. On the eve of the first official match of the season, we discover the shirt numbers chosen by the Lions.
Loyalty is the basis of the choice of captain Riccardo Tavernelli, who confirmed "the number 8 because I have always had it in my career except for one season in Omegna , " of Bruno Mascolo who will wear the number 14 "which has always accompanied me except when I played with the number 8 in honor of my sister , " and Riccardo Cattapan, who has worn the number 18 "since his youth days in Alba. In every team I have been for, I have always asked for it and worn it when available . " Ariel Filloy is also faithful to his #12, choosing it " when I had the chance because it is the number my father played with and that my brothers also had. I am very fond of it . "
Jamarr Sanders and Jalen Cannon also confirm their numbers: the former will once again wear #22 ʺto honor the name and memory of his former teammate Cameron Moore, who passed away doing what he loved most, playing basketballʺ , while the latter will wear #5 ʺwhich is my favorite number that I've worn since college. I was also born on May 5th and 5 is dear to my familyʺ.
Memories from his four-year college career were significant in the decision of Tyler Cain, who selected #30 ʺwhich I wore throughout my college career. It's a number I like and am particularly attached toʺ , and of JP Macura, who changed his number over the years in America: ʺIn high school I played with #33, then in college it was retired and I switched to #55, which I still wear todayʺ.
Mike Daum will take the court wearing number 24, "the same as my mother. She meant a lot to me because she helped me grow as a basketball player. 24 represents my family and all the people who are important in my life, so it's more than just a number for me . " A basketball role model led Chris Wright to opt for #3: "Allen Iverson was a player who inspired me a lot in my growth and in the way I play. Also, I have three children: this is another reason for my choice . "
A lucky number, 20, for Luca Severini, who has worn it ʺstarting with his experience with Treviso. Having done well that season, I decided to keep it in the following years as wellʺ , while there is no particular reason for Joseph Mobio, who will play with ʺ21, which was among those available when I requested itʺ.
2021/22 has begun, the Lions have chosen their shirt numbers.
