Quite optimistic about her battle Fenerbahce with Panathinaic Tariq Bibrovic appeared in the first semifinal of the Euroleague Final Four.
Tariq Bibrovic closed the list of Euroleague guests & Friends Podcast ahead of the Final Four in Abu Dhabi.
Fenerbahce’s forward said he was confident about the Turks ‘victory over Panathinaikos, as he believes that Sarunas Yasikevicius’ team is better than Ataman.
What the 24 -year -old Ace of Fenerbahce said
For his racing form: “I hope I will continue to make a career record in scoring in the next two games, in the semifinals and then in the final. From 21 to 22 points and from 22 to 23. If possible. Otherwise I just want to win.”
For the feel that he has been in Turkey for seven years: “Constantinople is my home now. My friends have become my family. All the shots I make for my life are adapted to Constantinople. Fenerbahce ”.
For how much he wants to see himself in festive photos on the walls of Ulker Sports Arena, as the 2017 team won the Euroleague: “I can’t describe how much I want this. I remember when I was 17 years old, in the summer of 2017, when I first came here to Turkey. I was in a Fenerbahce preparation camp, because they had given all their players to the National Turkey and they did not have enough of them. EUROLEAGUE was the same energy.
On how they overcame injuries and the team’s mentality: “It is due to the coaching staff. We are all harmonized and when someone is injured, the next one is taking a step forward. We had 2-3 such examples this year. But I have to congratulate Mark (Guduric) because he is here for 7-8 years and the last 3-4 is going. Human.
For the role of: “He grew up when the coach Saras came to Fener. He gave me the opportunity and I started to show who I am. I think I still haven’t caught my ceiling. I’m at 60%. Preparing.
For who he will have with him in Abu Dhabi: “My closest people, my friends. My family unfortunately will not come. The reason why they do not want to come is because if they come, I will think of them and my dad is very very strict guy. Classic Balkan. unexpected ”.
For the semifinals with Panathinaikos: “There is a saying in Turkey that says ‘you will succeed the third time’. Last year we played against them in the semifinals and – before our surprise – they came into the game very aggressively. and in the fourth period.
So now we will go more ready, with this experience. And I think we’re a better team, because in the season we got to know each other well and we know who can do what. Everyone knows their roles and where to focus their energy. In such games the most important thing is energy and 50-50 balls. You pay attention to the small details, not to rush and manage the pressure. At this point in the season you can’t improve anything, so the spiritual is more than a physical preparation. “
For Olympiacos semifinals with Monaco: “I think Monaco will win. He has better units. And at some point they will start playing with changes, Olympiacos doesn’t have so many players to play one against one.”