Tell me, have you ever taken Mildronate?

Centerline Timofey Mozgov - about winning the NBA championship, I want to bring the prestigious trophy in Russia overseas and even play on the same team with LeBron James

Center of the Russian national team Timofey Mozgov at the second attempt was the champion of the National Basketball Association in the club "Cleveland Cavaliers". Now the entire state of Ohio is widely celebrated this success. The correspondent of "Izvestia" Timur Ganeev contacted the 29-year-old, and talked with him about the most important achievement of his career.

- Tell us about the celebration of the championship in Cleveland. They say it was attended by hundreds of thousands of residents.

- Our championship parade was too grandiose. People did not just be happy, under the impression that they were crazy. Fans were crying, someone was a real hysteria. The police did not cope with the human stream. But the joy we have experienced, it is difficult to convey in words. We have made probably millions selfies, were given a bunch of autographs...

- And how many smoked cigars and drank champion’s champagne?

- A bulk of. I heard that only champagne "Cleveland" has spent $ 160 thousand. I do not know if this is true, but there were such conversations.

- Bring the Larry O'Brien Cup in Russia?

- I have such desire, but it's hard to organize it all. Now the office of "Cleveland" was going for some crazy. I said that I wanted to bring the cup in Russia. Let's try to solve this issue.

- From what season you have more fun? From the past, when they were one of the team leaders, but lost, or current, when basically sitting in the reserve, but became a champion?

- Enjoy from the game and enjoy from the results - are two different things. From last season I got more pleasure. I love to play basketball. I started this sport is not for money but for the love of the game. This season, I have not often produced on site and I was not happy. On the other hand, we have the result. The title would not change anything.

- The playoffs "Cleveland" actually play without the fifth number. Maybe the team does not need a central?

- I am sure that all teams need a fifth room. Without anywhere else. This basketball system that evolved over the years. In many games of the playoffs it was obvious that we did not have the big guy on the court. However, the team coped. Winners are not judged.

- During the final series of many journalists talked about this conspiracy against your opponent, "Golden State". Disqualification Draymond Green in the fifth game, six fouls Stephen Curry in the sixth match…

- It is funny to hear that. In my opinion, Greene earned removal. Was that the blow to the groin? It Was. It seems to me - intentionally. NBA decided to disqualify him. How can there be a conspiracy? Curry also received their fair fouls. Refereeing was at a decent level.

- Before the fifth match "Cleveland" was inferior to last year's champion of the 1: 3 and was on the verge of final defeat. What was the atmosphere in the locker room?

- There was no panic. Even after we lost the third match, the team all were still confident of victory. I've never ever seen. This is a very interesting psychological moment. We never for a moment doubted that we are stronger and win this series. I still do not understand how we had such confidence. And all players, without exceptions.

- Who is the best player of the final series?

- Are not you ashamed to ask such a question? After that final, I finally decided for myself who is the best basketball player in the entire league history. Of course, this is LeBron James. I had my doubts, but after the final, they were dispelled. I think that the whole world knows who the real MVP of this season.

- James and the stellar composition of "Cleveland" in general need a coach?

- The coach is needed for any team, including LeBron. Without the coach did not budge. Not all appreciate the work the coach and his contribution to the team's victory. Believe me, it is significant. The team without a coach - it is like a car without a driver.

- Are you in this season mercilessly criticized. How do you deal with it?

- I do not react to the criticism. You have to understand who criticize you. There are people who need to listen and make some conclusions, but such units experts. But mostly the critics - the people who are far from professional sports. They supposedly versed in basketball, even though the ball in his hands did not hold, and did not understand half of the nuances of our game. Why should I listen to those critics?

- What are your plans for the offseason?

- Train hard. A couple of weeks off - and the fight: a gym, a personal trainer ... Previous summer is over for me stupidly. I reproach myself for it. In many ways, I prevented the injury, but the more I can not afford it.

- Russia coach Sergei Bazarevich said you were coming into the team to the very top of fees. This is true?

- I'll come to the national team. I can not say exactly when, but only identified with his club future, then immediately join the team. I have a great desire to help the national team. And it has always been. Just sometimes the circumstances above us.

- Is there at least some chance that you will be in "Cleveland"?

- Let's wait. You did not choose the right moment to talk about it. Passed draft, and only now, many general managers appears clear picture composition for next season. Now they will be determined by who they need and who is not. Since July 1, will start basic movements.

- Then I put the question differently. Do you have the desire to stay in "Cleveland"?

- Without exaggeration, we had a great team this season. Yes, I would like to be part of it. We had a lousy regular season. Although club and finished in first place in the Eastern Conference, our game is poor. We could not find her. But the greatness of this team is that we have been able to come at the right time and give a terrific playoffs.

- In recent years, Russian sport rocked by doping scandals. Tell me, have you ever taken Mildronate?

- I have never taken neither Mildronate nor Meldonium, (Mildronate 500mg) I watch very carefully what I am taking. I have a few proven doctors whom I trust and with whom I consult before taking any drug. Whether it is even Aspirin or other Painkillers.

- How they perceived a Meldonium story in your team?

- I have some little jokes from guys. They said: Come on, say, you have to admit that you all are on Meldonium? Bring us a couple of packages of Mildronate, etc. Local media covered this topic in great detail, so that all are aware of.

- How are things going with doping in the NBA? You often check?

- We are 3-4 times per season renting doping tests. In the NBA this concern very seriously.

- Watch NBA Draft? Why does it have that the year is not the Russians?

- Actually, I have enough of basketball. As for the second question, it's not me, and, say, to our Ministry of Sport. The Russian basketball is not systematic.

- Have you seen Games of Russian national football team at Euro 2016?

- Nope. Last time I watched football during the 2014 World Cup. And then in company with friends. I know that now our departed at the first stage, but I can not say anything about it. In this case, I'm no expert, so I shall refrain from criticism. I'm more myself love to play football. However, in the United States make it extremely rare.