A former D’Tigers star has thrown his support behind head coach David Fizdale following the American’s impressive start with Nigeria’s national basketball team, while cautioning that early success must not lead to complacency.
The basketball legend praised Fizdale for making an immediate impact since taking charge, noting that the team’s encouraging performances reflect positive progress under his leadership. However, he stressed that sustaining such momentum will require discipline, consistency, and continuous improvement.
According to the former international, a strong start is only the first step toward achieving the team’s long-term objectives. He urged both the coaching staff and players to remain focused and avoid becoming complacent as tougher challenges lie ahead.
The endorsement reinforces growing confidence in Fizdale’s ability to guide the D’Tigers, while also highlighting the importance of maintaining high standards throughout the team’s campaign.
As Nigeria continues its preparations for upcoming international competitions, expectations remain high that the D’Tigers will build on their promising start and establish themselves as one of Africa’s leading basketball teams under Fizdale’s leadership.