Milutinov: “We’re showing how good a team we are – It’s not just me”

O Nikola Milutinov covered the baskets and had a huge contribution to Serbia qualified for the World Cup final after 95-86 over Canada.

“I knew what I had to do. It wasn’t just me. Today was a team effort at the highest level. We all had to give the team more than we could and today’s game was just like that. Energy and defense were key. We stepped up after our defeat against Italy and are showing everyone what a good team we are“, said the Olympiakos center, while dedicating the victory to Borisa Simanic, who lost his kidney during the tournament: “And this victory is dedicated to Borisa Simanic. We are very happy that he is getting better day by day. I can’t wait to see him. I hope he is proud of us. We want to take another step for him,” the Olympiakos center said in detail».

At the same time, he mentioned the neutralization of Sai Giljus Alexander. “All five players had to go at him. He cannot be marked by only one. He’s an amazing player and we knew he was going to put up those points, we just knew we had to make him work hard for every point. Alexa has been doing these things all his life. You might not be following him that closely, but he’s crazy. In a good way. That should do. He knows his role and does his best“, write down.

Regarding the final, he said:Whoever comes next, either the USA or Germany, will be a very difficult match. We have to enjoy it today and prepare for whoever comes in the next match».