Amid Real Madrid’s difficulties, Theo Maledon’s performance is the brightest news. In an uneven start to the season, the French point guard has adapted to Pedro Martínez’s style of basketball faster than his teammates, ahead of Facundo Campazzo and Andrés Feliz.
Maledon leads Real Madrid in points, assists and evaluation. His adaptation matters all the more as the club navigates a difficult spell in the EuroLeague: at the start of this campaign, three consecutive defeats marked the worst opening in the club’s history in the competition.
“The season is long, but what matters is being consistent,” Maledon says. He has worked hard in the gym over the summer. That consistency could help Real Madrid through a challenging start, as the Frenchman establishes himself as a point of reference for the team.
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