Kevin Punter: "You cannot be afraid of making mistakes if you want to be a decisive player"

The Barça scoring leader analyzes the team's transformation under Xavi Pascual and the impact of the recent victory in Madrid.

Mans d'un jugador de bàsquet agafant una pilota amb determinació en un moment de pressió del partit.

Mans d'un jugador de bàsquet agafant una pilota amb determinació en un moment de pressió del partit.

Barça player Kevin Punter reflects on the team's change in attitude under Xavi Pascual and the recent victory in Madrid, emphasizing the importance of mental strength.

Barça returns to Madrid today for the EuroLeague (8:45 PM), just days after breaking a nine-game losing streak against Real Madrid in the ACB. This victory confirmed the team's full recovery under Xavi Pascual.

"I am not afraid to fail. You cannot be afraid of making mistakes if you want to be a decisive player."

Kevin Punter · Barça Player
Punter highlighted the crucial nature of that away win, stating it was a great opportunity to show the team's progress and hard work. Regarding Pascual's arrival, he explained that the coach brought his philosophy and specific details that needed adjustment.
The guard stressed that a coach's role extends beyond tactics, encompassing the mental aspect. "We don't care how tired you are. It's just your mind," he asserted, emphasizing the need for mental toughness, a lesson he learned growing up in the Bronx.
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