Astou Ndour makes history. The pvot born in Senegal, has become the third Spanish to win the WNBA ring after those achieved by Amaya Valdemoro and Anna Cruz. Ndour has achieved it with Chicago Sky in a close final against the Phoenix Mercury of the eternal Diana Taurasi.
Just before the celebration through the streets of Chicago, The Spanish pvot responded to the call of ‘A Diario’ with emotion. “It is crazy what we are living in Chicago, wherever you go they congratulate you. We are very happy because we have had some low moments during the season. It was amazing “, he acknowledged.
They have been days of madness, of many messages and congratulations for a historic milestone for our basketball. “I was so excited that I did not know what to answer with so much message. They have made me very excited. There are a lot of people on the team who still don’t think we’ve won. I have had a lot of tension throughout the year, low moments with the national team … Having this ring is very important to me, “he expressed in BRAND Radio.
I’ve always gotten along well with Lucas Mondelo, I haven’t had any problems. I respect everyone and really if there was something, I have not found out
And it is that the story of Astou Ndour is that of rewarding work, of growing up from scratch and fighting hard to achieve goals.
“I have remembered that it was a girl who came from Senegal believing in herself, I did not even have shoes to train and now I have a ring, I am so happy and excited about myself that it is amazing. And now I’m realizing all the work I’ve done, “he explained.
The NBA champion pvot is also one of the references of the Spanish team, with which she has been European champion and World bronze in this winning cycle together with Lucas Mondelo. Ndour remained oblivious to the controversy generated by the dismissal of the former coach. “Honestly, I don’t find out about anything. I come with the national team and do my job. I’ve always gotten along well with Lucas, I haven’t had any problems. I’m always late for rallies and I don’t know anything about what’s going on. Lucas has congratulated me on the ring and I have answered him as a normal person and as my coach. I respect everyone. Really if there was something, I have not found out “, finished.