Davis Bertans is one of her big transcriptions Dubai BCwhich will compete this year at Euroleague, but he refused to participate in the VTB Super Cup, which will also find teams from the Russia.
Although Dubai BC is scheduled to face the Red Star, the presence of CSKA Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg from Russia in the VTB Super Cup forced Davis Bertans to refuse his participation in the event.
The Latvian forward even officially talked about the issue, stating: “I spoke with the coach and general manager of Dubai BC. I expressed my opinion and they fully support me. I will not play in tournaments involving groups from war countries.
Given who organizes the tournament and with what name, I can’t play, even if it’s a match against the Red Star. The club supports me, though the coach did not see the situation from the same angle at the beginning. “