Vision for Euroleague has Hapoel Tel Avivafter conquering Eurocupas the Dimitris Itoudis. At the same time, he expressed the view that the institution of Final 4 was time to abolish and lead to racing series. In detail, he spoke to the EEC Web Radio:
To conquer Eurocup: “Achieving the goals of reaching the final and conquering it is the quintessence in sport. Being able to win the trophy and crowned champion, let alone in a European league, let alone a team that had no experience and is its 1st. “Written” History with indelible letters now. It is a trophy that came when the team was building, building and will continue to be built. I believe that conquering the Eurocup, which enables us to fight in the Euroleague, will be a solid foundation for what we wanted to build from the beginning when I came here. ”
For the team’s participation in the Euroleague next season: “The fact that we have applied for a three -year Euroleague participation before even the result of the final means a lot. This is important. Conquering Eurocup enables us to be there for at least a year. With our discussions with Mr. Yanai, it shows that it is something he wants and has the guarantees, the dynamic, the stadium, the prospect of being able to stay for more years, but also improve the conditions of European basketball in general. I do not think we have as a European basketball the luxury of not listening to people or clubs who want to invest in basketball. On the other hand, the Euroleague has the opportunity as a company based in Luxembourg and 13 shareholders to be able to see “tomorrow”. In relation to all developments, I think this is a good move. ”
For the fact that the Eurocup final was with a series of play-offs: “It was a fascinating series, which could be judged in all three wins. Some people told me, “Well, we won the first match, wouldn’t you want the series to end?” And I said “no, basketball means play-offs”. The play-offs were taken by other sports from basketball and introduced them to their place. I think it is necessary to go to the Euroleague with play-offs. People are mature to support this and not only the fans of the two teams in the finals, but also the basketball fans. I think there would be huge demand for tickets. And what does that mean? That investors, people who invest money, will get back money and that is reasonable. The Final-4 shrinks the opportunity to give tickets to people who have supported you throughout the year. ”
About the problem of home and ongoing travel: “Our headquarters were the… road. We were constantly on a plane. When it’s a given and it’s not up to you to change it, you try to see the “plus”. We were more days and hours together and we created a chemistry that in some other conditions we may not have the opportunity. As a coach of the team I found it right and we did activities that were in the direction to make the chemistry it needs to claim the team. We hope that next year the games will come here. After all, the couple between Hapoel and Maccabi are a new Euroleague derby. ”
On whether they have begun planning for the next season, in view of the Euroleague: “The design never stops. A group that is serious has its eyes and its ears open. We have two scouters, coaches, George China as General Manager. The coaches and in collaboration with George and the club we have our eyes open. At the moment we have another title to win. We must claim the next title. Let’s see how our injured and especially Mandar, who is really … a hero and it is unrealistic that he fought in both finals. Claiming another title, I can’t get in the process of seeing what and how. We are continuing in discussions and communications, as all teams do. ”
If it were a challenge to take over Hapoel Tel Aviv: “It was undoubtedly a challenge-proposal that found me agreement. Since it contains creativity as a venture, I preferred to get a team that is not in the Euroleague, bring it there and “build”. I had some suggestions and, while I didn’t want to work by the end of this season, Ier was convinced of the project and so we are walking with all partners. I saw that the will of the investor was that. It was a challenge and we all succeeded in our first year. ”
That he and the coaching link is constantly making suggestions for the good of European basketball: “Our activity never stops as a Euroleague coaches link and my own. Let’s not forget that the play-in is a proposal of mine and the Euroleague coaches association and shows that it is an important addition. People who manage teams and manage players should be heard. Coaches must be heard, players have to be heard. This match continues and discussions with the referees ‘association, the players’ club and the Euroleague makers. I find that many of the proposals should at some point be implemented. The main reason is the presidents and owners, at least the 13 who form the situations right now. I think the statute can change, the Euroleague can “open” and have as many matches as possible. It’s a very big discussion though. “
Source: Sport Fm
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