Jonas Jerebko was disappointed.
Jonas Jerebko dresses in civilians during the European Championships. EPA/AOP
Swedish basketball Jonas Jerebko38, did not play in the Swedish shirt at the European Championships in basketball.
Konkari wanted to represent his country and contacted himself to the Swedish Basketball Association, but was not selected for the national team. The man was not happy with the way in which Mikko RiipinenThe Swedish team’s Swedish -Finnish head coach took care of the situation.
Riipinen and his coaching team asked Jerebko for training videos, which gave the Swedish Swedish, who played in the NBA.
In July, the coaching invited Jerebko to a video meeting, which included a coaching team in addition to the player and head coach.
Riipinen immediately announced the news that Jerebko could expect.
– We have made the decision. This is best for Swedish basketball. We didn’t choose you for the team, Jerebko said Riipinen had announced.
The star player found the situation offensive. He expressed his opinion directly.
– You could have said this months ago. If you think I’m too old, say it. Be honest. This is not the best solution for Swedish basketball. This feels personal, he said To Aftonbladet found for team leadership.
Jerebko believes that coaching favors familiar players and does not dare to make the right decisions. In his view, the solution was not the best for Swedish basketball.
He feels that the national team was deceived.
– They said I got a chance, but I couldn’t even get to the camp. I’ve spent so much time – and then they pull the rug underneath. It’s disrespectful.
Susijengi did not convince
Jerebko looked at the opening match of Sweden against Finland, but stopped watching after the loss.
The Swedish-renowned Finland did not convince the NBA.
– The Finnish game was so typical. We had the game in the game and still lost.
He stopped watching the matches from both disappointing to the union and when he wanted to be involved.
– I don’t want to look when I know I could have helped. It’s boring.