Ataman moved by the exclusion of Efes: “It’s my fault, my mistake and I apologize”

THE Anatolou Efes completed her competitive duties in this year’s Euroleague with… her head held high, winning 87-72 of Monaco at “Sinan Erdem”, in the context of the 34th and last competitive event.

A victory that, however, did not have any scoring impact for the back-to-back European champions, who had been excluded from the Euroleague playoffs since the previous week, finishing both inglorious journey to defend the title.

With his statements immediately after today’s match, the coach of the Turkish team, Ergin Atamanvisibly moved, took over the whole responsibility for the exclusion, requesting Sorryboth from the world of the team and the administration of the club.

“I am so sad and I want to apologize to the friends of Anadolu Efes, the management. We have a great team, we fought. But after four years, we struggled in this season as well. It’s my fault, I’m to blame, I apologize to everyone”, were the words of the Turkish coach, said the Turkish coach.

Watch the video:

Emotional message from Ergin Ataman to Anadolu Efes fans ?? pic.twitter.com/ultquoFzF7

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