Fran Still has NBA Dreams

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Are you aware Magic fans are very upset with for your decision to stay in Spain?

Fran Vazquez: I clearly understand what people think. Executives from Orlando came to Spain to talk with me and express their total support for my decision. They asked me if I wanted to play in the NBA and I said, "Yes, indeed." But I didn't know exactly when. I've decided to stay here in Spain in order to improve my game and go to the NBA being a better player.

On the other hand, it seems like the media and fans in Orlando are tired with the mistakes the franchise has made...

FV: I understand why people got angry because of my decision. I'm sorry for all this because a lot of people don't understand why I stayed in Spain. But I've planned my future for the next four years (Vazquez recently signed a four-year contract with Akasvayu Girona).

Are you going to be in touch with the Magic?

FV: Of course I will. I think they are going to travel to Spain to see me play a couple of games. When I feel it is the time to jump, I will jump to the NBA. But not before I am ready to go. My goal right now is to do things right in Girona the next four years. But who knows? Maybe I will be ready to play in the NBA before my contract ends.

When you went to the United States, was there anything in particular that you didn't like?

FV: I don't know... When I was in Orlando, I didn't see a lot because I stayed only a couple of days. I remember New York and I really didn't like their way of living. They are always in a hurry. By the way, I know Orlando is different from New York and I'm sure that I could tell you a lot of interesting things about the city had I stayed in Orlando more time.</div>

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