Turkey continues unbeaten in Eurobasket and the coach of the national team and Panathinaikos, Ergkin Atamanhe had … an appetite in his statements after the 92-78 victory against the Czech Republic, finding the opportunity to store Alperien Sengun.
In Turkey’s second consecutive win at Eurobasket, Shengun and Osman were unstoppable with 23 and 21 points respectively, with Ergkin Ataman claiming that with the Turkish center in the Panathinaiche would also win his team in the NBA, Houston Rockets.
Specifically, Ataman said: “He’s a great player and all-star on NBA. And also because many social media accounts in both the US and Europe write about my statements about the differences between NBA and Euroleague, I want to keep going: Give me Alperen Sennitun and I will.”
#Live – A National Men’s Basketball Team Başantrenörü Ergin Ataman, 2025 European Basketball Championship after the match played with Czechia Riga Arena held a press conference. https://t.co/7FY1Fmicux
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Ataman had recently stated that in order to be called a world champion, the NBA trophy would have to win the Euroleague owner.