Zisis: “Milicic is able to lead Aris – There will be reinforcement”

THE Nikos Zisis from his role as general manager Ari Betsson introduced him Igor Milicic and announced reinforcements for the team.

“To welcome the coach to the team and wish him every success in his work. We will be in constant communication and cooperation to strengthen the team, always according to the financial data within the framework and limits of the administration. We share the world’s anxiety about the team’s image. It is important that the team is competitive throughout the year“, he initially emphasized.

“The coach has submitted his credentials to clubs he has worked for and the Polish national team. We consider him capable of leading this effort even if we have a better image on the field“, he added.

As for the possibility of strengthening the team, he said:We are in communication, the team has not played basketball to its potential and will definitely have reinforcements. Obviously he has seen the team all the games and with his daily grind he will see more things and see where the team needs to improve. We are in daily consultation with the coach to see where we want to strengthen the team. Many financial figures that have been published are out of touch with reality. But this is not an alibi if the team does not deliver what we expected. I know the word patience is hard to swallow, we share the anguish of the world, but this is done with work and patience. I think we have made a good start».

Finally, about the victory over Panionio he said:Certainly an important victory for psychology. We also played good basketball against a team that was on fire. A good start, but we have a tough week ahead of us. The European (s.s. Hapoel Jerusalem) and after the derby, We are happy to have coach Milicic we think he is capable of leading the team».