THE Ergkin AtamanPanathinaikos coach and three times champion Europesent a clear message to the NBA: its champions American league They are not “world champions”.
On the occasion of the presence of ‘clover’ at Australia For the “Pavlos Giannakopoulos” tournament, the Turkish technician talked about her dynamics Euroleaguethe differences with the NBA And the need for a real world event.
At the same time, she referred to the very strong friendly that his team will give to her country Oceaniawhile characteristic of the experience as the experience would live by Panathinaikos In the first relevant tournament abroad.
Ataman’s statements:
For the comparison of Eroliga and NBA: “If you get a star from the NBA teams, I think many Euroleague teams can win. Remember, two or three years ago in the friendly preparation, 70% to 80% of the games resulted in European team wins. There is no big difference between the two leagues.
With all respect, the NBA has superstar such as LeBron, Kevin Durant, Stef Curry. But if one of them is missing, many of our teams can beat them.
To be called a world champion, you have to win the Euroleague champion, perhaps the Australian champion. Last year we got the title with Panathinaikos, I made the challenge openly to the NBA.
I believe that in the future there should be an event with NBA teams, Euroleague and Australia. This will seem who is really the best in the world. We are ready to play everywhere for this title.
As for the spectacle? The NBA is now more “basketball”. But at Euroleague there is also a spectacle and fierce competition. Every game is like a final. This is what makes it more exciting, so we see more and more fans around the world, even in the US, to follow Euroleague. “
For Australia friendly: “It will be very serious games. In particular, Partizan is a huge team with Zeljko Obradovic on the bench, so our first friendly in Melbourne will be a real test. It will not be easy, because we all come straight from Eurobasket and we will have traveled 18 hours. But we want to win.
Then we will play in Sydney with Antelaide. There will also be a big duel, between Central Nan, who is the Euroleague MVP, and Bryis Koton, who is a great player. It will be a great challenge for both.
In general, this experience is exciting. Personally I have worked in many European countries, I have visited the NBA and Colleges, but I have never been to Australia. I know Australians have a huge passion for basketball and I look forward to living this experience. “
Source: Sport Fm
I am currently a news writer for News Bulletin247 where I mostly cover sports news. I have always been interested in writing and it is something I am very passionate about. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends.
