Ataman praises Valencia Basket before facing off in quarterfinals
The Panathinaikos coach is getting ready for the match against Valencia Basket after advancing to the playoffs by defeating Monaco.
Panathinaikos secured their spot in the EuroLeague Playoffs by defeating Monaco in the Play-In and will now face Valencia in the quarterfinals. Ergin Ataman, the team's coach, commented on the upcoming best-of-five series against the Spanish team, who finished second in the regular season standings and defeated Panathinaikos in both encounters this year.
Congratulations to Pedro Martínez
Ataman took the opportunity to congratulate his counterpart at Valencia, Pedro Martínez, for winning the EuroLeague's Best Coach award. He acknowledged the talent of the opposing team, highlighting the quality of their roster and playing style. Despite Valencia's demonstrated superiority in previous matchups, Ataman trusts in the strength of his own team and the diversity of styles that will clash in this series.
Preparing for an Intense Duel
The Turkish coach expressed that destiny has brought them face to face with a high-level team like Valencia Basket. He praised the quality of the Valencia players, mentioning Montero as one of the talents to watch out for. Although Valencia plays at home and has had a remarkable performance this season, Ataman is confident in his roster's ability to compete at the highest level. He believes that the decisive factor will be the performance they can deliver in the quarterfinal series.
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