The availability for the team and the smile ("transmitted by my mother") are the most evident characteristics of Deshawn Stephens, the big man who replaced Chinanu Onuaku over two months ago. It is up to the American to present Sunday's match against Brindisi (PalaSerradimigni, 7.30pm) which is a playoff, given that the two teams are tied on 12 points. With one small difference: the Apulians can still catch the Final 8 of the Coppa Italia unlike Dinamo which is instead out due to the defeat against Brescia.
Stephens says: «The match against Brescia taught us that in this championship you have to play 40 minutes, not one less. They are a team that has a great propensity to rebound. We studied individual characteristics: I'll deal with Perkins who not only has play in the low post but also a good shot».
Wing guard D'Angelo Harrison returns to Brindisi nine months after the injury to his right Achilles tendon, but it is not yet known if he will play for a few minutes.
