Ilya Pestov: Basketball Is a Game for Intellectuals

Ilya Pestov: Basketball Is a Game for Intellectuals

Smart basketball, sharp shooting three-pointers, and extraordinary composure under pressure. In the new episode of Road to Gold, we reveal the story of Ilya Pestov, a rising star of «Astana» Basketball Club. How did an athlete born into a sporting family rise from a promising junior to a team leader, force renowned international opponents to desperately rethink their defensive strategies, and catch the attention of European scouts?