Sakota: “When I came we wanted to become AEK that everyone recognized”

Dragan Sakota after 7 years led AEK In the Final Four of the BCL and as 2018 it will try to reach the trophy and celebrate the Union world.

The Serb Coach talked about the vision that had been in the team since the beginning of the season but also his wish Maki Angelopoulos To bring him back to the biceps.

In detail:

“Everyone has known my story since 2001 with the team. The president convinced me to come to the team from the beginning. When I came we wanted to become the team that everyone recognized. As the season progressed, we played better and along the way came the qualification to the Final Four. We are happy to play in yet another Final Four. “

“I think you know my relationship with AEK. In recent years the team has been difficult. When we started we didn’t have this goal, to reach the Final Four. We tried to play basketball that everyone will admit. I am happy to be found once again in a Final Four of BCl ».

For the title of the underdog of AEK against Malaga: “The Final Four plays a role in the momentum. You can’t predict a lot of things. They all have their chances. We have to say what Malaga has done for the last two years with five titles. They took the trophy last year. I had in my mind to become Malaga someday. “

For Unicaha’s weapons: “They share the points. Until now we haven’t seen a weak spot of Malaga. There are some changes. We study their matches, but they don’t do the same. The game gets faster. They get a lot of three -pointers in the match. “

How to approach the Final Four and connection to 2018: “We don’t want to compare things. But the atmosphere will look like that of 2018. We have respect for all teams. We had more … weapons in 2018 than now. This year none of our players have played in Final Four BCL again. Kuzminskas has played many big matches and has experience. Our season is successful and now we are in the… bonus. To be realistic about who the team we play ».