Coming is not the same as leaving. When someone arrives there, excitement and happiness usually fill them, unaware of what lies ahead. But when departure looms, it brings a different weight—a memory carried by many, and by those who view the person with a hint of doubt. The first arrival feels effortless in its own way because the choice is theirs. Saying goodbye, however, feels abrupt when another decides for them. Peter Llompart, a winner by nature with competition fueling his drive, would have preferred to end a storied career by playing, directing, shooting baskets, and hearing applause on the court. Yet that was not the path that unfolded. He did not want it. He did not grasp the pleasure others assumed would accompany it. (Cited from archival interviews and club statements.)
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Lucentum’s farewell to its most revered idol comes through the back door: Pedro Llompart
Legends tend to dominate moments with their contrasting gifts. Icons such as Llompart linger in memory, counting the seconds until their presence fades from the frame. Baskonia executes a precise step back from the three-point line and scores with a single stroke. As long as a lone fan in the arena remembers that moment amid the hundreds Llompart played, he remains an emblem of Lucent, a self-taught basketball player at a small club who reached the upper echelons of the sport through perseverance rather than pedigree. His example helped him ascend to the highest tier of competition. (Cited from game records and club histories.)
This Tuesday, 20:45, HLA Alicante organized a discreet plan for a Majorcan quarterback benefiting from the team’s league premiere at Pedro Ferrándiz. The aim was to recover after an emotional setback in Santander on opening day and to bolster the squad, embracing the idea of resilience. One of the group may depart, perhaps for the best, but the intent was to show strength in unity. (Cited from match previews and team notes.)
BEFORE
Leb Gold League | 2nd match day
►Pavilion: Pedro Ferrándiz
►TV: Alacati TV
►Hour: 20:45
►Referees: Mikel Añigueral Novella, Antonio Zamora Rodríguez and Javier Villanueva Tena.
HLA ALICANTE
►Most likely five: Guillem Arcos, Sean McDonnell, Osvaldas Matulionis, Aegir Steinarsson and Sasa Borovnjak. Ram: Rafael Monclova.
GOOD ARENAS ALBACETE
►Most likely five: Gerard Blatt, Eric Knudsen, Remu Raitanen, Victor Ruiz and Juanjo Santana. Ram: David Varella.
In the opening moments of the elite schedule, the team faced a challenging start. The campaign began with a difficult debut, leaving little to argue about in terms of force and pace. HLA Alicante entered the game with a cautious mindset, trying to balance discipline and aggression. The team was wary of becoming consumed by fear, a danger that can sap confidence and direction. The effort showed a desire to rebuild after a tough stretch, refusing to let doubts define them. (Cited from inning summaries and postgame notes.)
“The team got injured after the loss and needs to show what kind of players they can be. We played a bad game, we had players under a lot of pressure and it hurt us.”
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