Double cross EuroLeague champion Ergin Ataman spoke about the intense idea of scheduling in European basketball and energized investment in Greek basketball.
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens lead trainer Ergin Ataman discussed various issues after his group’s 73-89 victory against PAOK mateco.
The accomplished specialist mainly discussed the harshness of scheduling in European basketball and the requirement for investments in Greek basketball.
“It’s a situation we’ve been discussing for a very long time, it’s a worldwide issue,” Ataman said about the scheduling in Europe. “There are leagues with additional teams and matches. Assuming you take a gander at the schedule, [you will see that] there are many games.”
“I accept that the two Greek teams [Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos] will be in the playoffs, and their schedule will be troubled much more,” the Turkish mentor said about the post-season potentialities of the two derby rivals.
“That leaves two months of rest for the players. There is a work to improve, there are discussions, and the best possible realistic arrangement must be found,” he said with a wish regarding this situation.
The other plan on the subject of Ataman was the improvement of Greek basketball, which he discussed in the wake of praising PAOK and hailing its history as a previous amazing powerhouse in the EuroLeague.
“I trust the state will make greater and more investments in basketball and in the courts, which will be vital for the eventual fate of Greek basketball,” Ataman said. “I have seen in different countries like Spain, Italy, Lithuania, and different countries much better facilities,” he explained with examples.
“Individuals love basketball. I see it on the street[s], and Greece should invest more in the sport,” he closed.
With the win against PAOK, Panathinaikos maintained its leadership in the Greek Basket Association with 20 wins and 1 loss.