Speaking on Panathinaikos’ Media Day, in view of the home match with Alba Berlin, Ergkin Ataman was asked about the fine imposed by the Euroleagueafter the recent comments on the refereeing in the derby with Olympiacos.
In an effort to … ring a bell towards Euroleague, Ergkin Ataman stressed that Euroleague should “find better sponsors” than himself, saying that there is the NBA (the plans it appears to make for a league in Europe).
We remind you that In addition to Ergkin Ataman, Euroleague has imposed fines on both Panathinaikos man, Dimitris Giannakopoulosas much as to Cereic Nan.
Ergkin Ataman spoke …
For the Panathinaikos match with Alba: “All teams in Euroleague have a demanding roster. So Alba may not be in a good position in the standings, but he has experienced players such as Hermanson, Matt Thomas, Affairs and Spaniola and won the last game scoring 97 points. They are very good at attack and they play fast and have a lot of play in the transition and it is very important for us to protect our headquarters. “
For the state of Jurcheven: “Yurtseven will not be available for tomorrow. Maybe next week he will start training with the team. He hasn’t done it yet and tomorrow he won’t play for sure. “
On the advantage of home: “For us, for the ramp and the world it will not be important with whom we will play. The important thing is to get the home advantage in the playoffs and we have to get 100% of our three home games. Of course, if we take a win over home, it will make us fourth or the top three places. For us tomorrow, it is very important because some teams like Alba are not so interested and will come to play calm. It will be a different game. Then we have to play with Paris, you an important game because we lost in Paris. And then we have the Red Star who is a candidate for a playoff. All games are important. We have to keep our concentration from the first to the last minute to get the match, because if we make a mistake we will lose the season. “
For the fine on Nan: “It’s not a job and I don’t know.”
For changes to Euroleague and that Greek teams are firmly in high positions: “Honestly you can analyze whatever you want. I don’t care which other Greek team will be in the playoffs. I am only interested in ending in the four and getting the home advantage in the playoffs. It is very important to us. “
For the fine he and Giannakopoulos himself was sentenced to: “I didn’t know it. He is one of the sponsors of the event. I wish they could find a better sponsor to cover all this budget. I will pay my fine but it would be a good idea for Euroleague to find something better because the NBA is always waiting from behind and they should be afraid. Not to punish us. “