E.J. Liddell: “I’m ready to be part of a great organization”

E.J. Liddell is ARIS Betsson’s first signing ahead of the upcoming season, and he does not hide his excitement for the new chapter opening in his career.

The 26-year-old American forward is leaving the NBA for the first time and moving to Greece and Thessaloniki. Speaking to arisbasketball.com, he shared his first thoughts on the challenge ahead.

“First and foremost, I want to thank God for this opportunity. Everything happens for a reason. I am very happy to be part of a great organization, which has some of the best fans in the world by its side. I already feel and receive the love of the fans, before I have even boarded the plane to Greece. This is the first time I will be leaving my home country, and I would not want to be anywhere else,” he said.

Regarding what he knows about ARIS Betsson and what head coach Vassilis Spanoulis and General Manager Nikos Zisis have told him, he stated:

“I have heard only amazing things about Thessaloniki and ARIS. This team has heart and pride, which are fueled by its people and its fans, so I would not be honoring them if I did not give my best. The coach and the GM told me that they will bring out the best in me. And I promise to give my best.”

ARIS Betsson will be his first venture outside the USA. What are his expectations?

“I honestly have no idea what to expect. I am standing firmly on my feet and I am ready to embrace whatever this experience brings, good or bad.”

As for the message he wants to send to the fans:

“What I can promise is that the fans will receive love from me. The rest, on the court.”