Isaia Cordinier discussed France's dramatic turnaround against Germany, crediting a post-group stage meeting for unifying the team. He also reflected on his personal journey and the collective energy driving the team forward.
Isaia Cordinier, speaking after France's victory over Germany (73-69) in the Olympic semifinals, highlighted the significant changes that occurred after their previous loss to the same opponent.
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| Guerschon Yabusele | |
| Points | 17 |
| Accuracy | 7-11 |
| Rebounds | 7 |
| Assists | 2 |
"We had a talk after the group stage," Cordinier explained. "Players and staff gave ourselves one direction to follow, and now we see the results. When we play with this type of energy, intensity, and flow, we can go eye to eye with anyone."
Cordinier revealed that the meeting was a pivotal moment for the team, serving as a reset.
"It was emotional," he admitted. "We had to simplify a few things and just go out there and show who we are. That was the main focus."
This shift in mentality was crucial to France's ability to compete at a higher level and led to their success in the semifinals.
Reflecting on his personal contributions, Cordinier acknowledged how special it felt to be impactful in such crucial games.
"Honestly, it's special," he said. "Last year, I didn't make the cut, but I stayed true to myself. All the training camps, all this tournament, it pays off now."
Cordinier praised the collective effort of the team, noting the unique chemistry they've developed.
"The team gives so much energy, and every player contributes to this collective energy," he explained."Everybody can step up at any time, and when we have each other's backs like this, it's something special"
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