Alberto Díaz Out for King’s Cup; Ibon Navarro Shares Insights on Team and New Player Justin Cobbs

Alberto Díaz Out for the King’s Cup: Ibon Navarro Speaks Up

Hey there, basketball fans! Gather around because we’ve got some big news hitting the court. Alberto Díaz, one of the shining stars of Unicaja, is officially out for the King’s Cup. Yep, you heard it right. He’s not just resting on the sidelines; he’s taking an official break due to an injury. The head honcho of Unicaja, Ibon Navarro, held a press conference today in sunny Málaga, and boy, did he have some tidbits to share!

During this little tête-à-tête with the media, everyone’s ears perked up when the subject of Díaz came up. Let’s face it, nobody likes to hear about injuries, especially during crucial games. Navarro dropped the bomb: “Alberto is definitely out for the Cup. At least three weeks, and guess what? Those three weeks overlap with the big game against Real Madrid. So, what’s the deal? Forget about Alberto for now!” Ouch! That’s got to hurt for both the team’s fans and Alberto himself.

Now, on to the new kid on the block—Justin Cobbs. I mean, he’s got some pretty big shoes to fill! Navarro talked about how Cobbs is settling in. “He’s had one training session. He doesn’t need to pull off any magic tricks to help us out. This guy has seen it all and played under tons of coaches with different styles. He knows ours, even if it isn’t his favorite. He’s a flexible chap, and he gets along well with Kendrick and me, which makes blending in that much easier. Don’t expect him to score 25 points a game, but he’ll be solid and keep the ship afloat when Kendrick takes a breather,” said Navarro. Sounds like Cobbs has some serious skills!

Let’s talk about the upcoming match against MoraBanc Andorra this weekend. Oh, it’s going to be spicy! They managed to sneak a win in the previous encounter, and Navarro hasn’t forgotten it. “Looking back at that game, our intensity and energy were totally out of whack. They blew us away in the last five minutes of the second quarter. It was like we vanished into thin air! It’s not about revenge; we need to focus on the game itself. Andorra’s a different team now, compared to the first six or seven games. Sure, they’ve changed a lot, especially in terms of their aggression. We need to get ready for that continuity, especially since a win would really give us a boost,” he emphasized.