Ataman: “We rested key players to keep the team fresh”

Without pressing the “gas” and taking breaths, o Panathinaikos AKTOR beat it easily Maroussi with a score of 92-79 and remained undefeated in the Stoiximan Basket League!

After the match, Ergin Ataman he stood on the extensive rotation he did, stressing that it was necessary so that the key players could rest, while he also referred to the young Greeks who were used.

“We continue unbeaten in the league, we are satisfied. Another double week in the Euroleague is coming and we had to keep the team fresh. We used the small Greek players, some took advantage of it, some didn’t and we rested key players. For 2024 I wish the world health and happiness. I have a lot of expectations for Panathinaikos, but I don’t want to say anything more”the Turkish coach specifically commented.

While a little later, at the press conference, he said: “As in all league matches, we took the start of the match seriously. We started the game with key players, we were aggressive. We found a significant difference in the 1st period and turned to our younger players. So we kept minutes of players who have been playing for a long time in the Euroleague, just before a doubleheader in Spain. We got another victory and ended the year undefeated in the Basket League. Of course, I want to congratulate my players for the victory.”