Former Fener president: “I remember when Obradovic resigned”

About his relationship with Zeljko Obradovic spoke o Aziz Yildirimwith its former president Fenerbahce to reveal an unknown story with him.

The former “strong man” of the Turkish club said that in the 2016/17 season Zots had submitted his resignationafter a heavy away defeat by Baskonia. At the time, the Basques had beaten Fener 86-52, with the image infuriating Obradovic, who wanted to leave.

However, according to Yildirim, a meeting between them followed and Çoç not only did not resign, but renewed his contract. As for Fenerbahce? He won the Euroleague in the end.

The story that Aziz Yildirim remembered in detail:

“I remember in Spain we lost by almost 35 points. Then, Obradovic got into a fight with the players and decided to retire. Then a member of the team took me and conveyed his resignation to me. The next day the shipment returned. I called him and made an appointment at the hotel. I said to him: “Why are you angry?” and he tells me: “Players are paid and they don’t play. How will I look in the eyes afterwards?” Then, I said to him: “Don’t be sad, we didn’t bring you here for a day or a year. Call your manager and let’s renew your contract for another three years, then go to bed.”

The next day the contract came and we signed it. The signature was entered in five minutes. Then we would talk until 4:00-5:00 in the morning. We had a different relationship, but we are friends. We’re still talking».