Every year, the start of the upcoming season is marked by the EuroLeague Media Day. During the media day at Zalgirio Arena, Zalgiris players took photos, filmed interviews and promotional clips.
Traditionally, the Zalgiris Backstage presenter Egle Jurgaityte recorded the behind-the-scenes of the media day.
“My favorite part of media day is trying on new jerseys. My least favorite part might be the make-up, because it never sticks,” said newcomer Matt Mitchell.
In addition, Jurgaityte asked the interviewees how well they know their teammates, quoting a phrase uttered by a Zalgiris player.
Who said: “One of my talents is art. I draw a lot. I draw almost every day”, team captain Edgaras Ulanovas was asked.
“If the question is about the team’s newcomers, I might not recognize who said it, but my first thought was Sylvain Francisco,” guessed Edgars Ulanovas. - “The correct answer is Bryant Dunston? That means I still really need time to get to know the newcomers.”
Other Zalgiris players were asked who said they like to make a bonfire and barbecue in the summer, or who admitted that they came to their first practice as a child wearing a football shirt.
To see which Zalgiris players recognized their teammates’ quotes and to catch behind-the-scenes of media day, watch the new Zalgiris Backstage episode.