Itoudis, who made a statement at the press conference held after the match at Ülker and Sports Event Hall, congratulated the players and thanked the fans who showed great interest in the match.
Stating that they took the field with respect to the opponent, the experienced coach said, “We made a good effort. The opponent who got better was a team that could produce good points. We were trying to stop it, too. We were not good in the first quarter, we allowed 25 points, but in the other quarters we recovered and scored, We were able to find more numbers.” said.
Stating that they have a very deep squad and players who did not play in some matches take time in this match, Itoudis said, “We are on the right track, we are at the beginning of the road, we are building some things. It was a special match for me too. I spent 13 years in Panathinaikos. It was nice to see friends here.” he said.
Reminding that the coach and the team spoke cautiously at the start of the league, the Greek coach, who was asked about the situation of his team, which continues to lead in the Europa League, said:
“It is very clear and clear that we have made progress. Everyone needs to thank the effort put into it. We played 8 matches, we are going match by match, I am looking at the next Tofaş match now. There are many more matches ahead. There are players in the team, there are those who do not play, it is necessary to maintain the balance. The most important part of our development. “One of the biggest reasons is that the players are happy and motivated. We are not where we want to be yet, but we are clearly making progress.”
“SOMETIMES YOU TALK LIKE WE ARE MAGIC”
When asked about Hayes-Davis’s increase in productivity, Itoudis said, “Sometimes you talk like we’re magicians. It’s like everything is magical. Of course, everything is determined by the character of the players. It’s our job to create the best chemistry. It’s not about bringing 12 MVPs, of course. Those who want to play. “Heyes is very healthy, mentally and physically, and loves his job very much.” gave the answer.
Asked about the accusations (trainer record) of the Barcelona head coach about Anadolu Efes Head Coach Ergin Ataman, the successful coach said:
“First of all, I am very happy that we have a Board of Head Coaches. We have good relations with very good coaches, it is a very serious business. I am the president, we have to take it seriously. We haven’t talked about it yet. We will analyze it, we are all adults. It’s a sport of feelings. I don’t know exactly what happened. I will get information and analyze it. As a coach, I always try to be good. Both Jasikevicius and Ergin Ataman are experienced coaches, they love basketball and give support. There is emotion in this business. A solution will definitely be found. We do not want this to be carried in another way. “
Speaking at the press conference, Panathinaikos Head Coach Dejan Radonjic stated that they defended very badly and played badly, “Fenerbahce played great. There is not much to say.” said.