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Kaunas “Žalgiris” broke the Euroleague attendance record, but not everyone likes it.
After igniting a fantastic atmosphere in a match with Anadolu Efes last week, 5,011 Žalgiris fans ignited a spark of reproach on the pitches of other Euroleague teams.
“It is true that this is not fair, but we must accept this inequality. It is the part of life that we have to live. It doesn’t have to be on our minds. We have to see something positive when we play in the arena with five thousand people, ”Spanish coach Jaume Ponsarnau told Valencian journalists before leaving for Kaunas. Only up to 400 people can watch the matches of the Valencian team that trains at home.
Last week, Ponsarnau was seconded by Anadolu Efes strategist Ergin Ataman, who plays between the empty stands at Sinan Erdem Stadium.
“I think it’s unfair because we play in an empty arena where others can play with the spectators. We play in the same tournament but without the fans and the other teams feel behind the fans. Some countries did not allow teams to play in the crucial Euroleague bubble at the end of July, although the situation in Europe was clearer at the time. I am not talking about Lithuania. But now in Kaunas we play for the fans, although the situation is worse. I want to ask the Turkish authorities why, in the same situation, we play without fans. What’s going on? I want to ask the Euroleague about it, why was the tournament stopped last year and the conditions are not the same for the teams this year? Congratulations, the atmosphere has been great today, but if we play in the same tournament, we have to play in the same fair conditions ”.
Schiller tried to refrain from a categorical response to reprehensible professionals.
“I have no comment, sorry. It’s a pretty elusive topic. On the one hand, we have a huge advantage over these amazing fans. On the other hand, it is a pandemic period and some countries have different rules. It would be cruel to prevent fans from watching. basketball when they can do it according to the rules of the country. But this is a difficult subject and I would not like to develop it, “replied M. Schiller politely.
Rokas Lukoševičius / 15min photo / The first match of the European Union in Kaunas: Kaunas “Žalgiris” – Istanbul “Anadolu Efes”
Against this background of reproaches, M. Schiller leads “Žalgiris” to the fifth battle of the Euroleague. Thursday at 8 pm At home, the people of Žalgiris will receive the Valencian team. Valencia suffered only one defeat in three Euroleague matches: they lost to Šarūnas Jasikevičius’s Barcelona.
“It just came to our knowledge then. They give a three-point serve, but they prevent them from rushing under the basket. This is their main characteristic. In attack, the opposite occurs: many times they go on goal, many times because of their size and depth of the game, they look for points in the penalty area, ”the 38-year-old Austrian presented to his opponents.
Especially dangerous are the tall Valencians. Although Valencia reaches only 31.9 percent. Long shots, all Spanish players from position 1 to 5 can attack solidly from a distance.
“It just came to our attention then. With Dubljevičius and Tobey, this greatly expands the game. It’s a different team style. But it won’t change the turnover of our tall people,” said M. Schiller.
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Although “Žalgiris” started 4-0 in the Euroleague, the people of Žalgiris fill in the gaps in their game during training. Especially in defense.
“It just came to our attention then. But in defense we work especially on Pikenrolo defense, as it is a very important part of positional play. In attack, our goal is to make better use of the player lineup to free up room for breakouts, creating more shots from the corners. This is the most important thing so far, “said M. Schiller.
Schiller on the second slowest pace of the game in the Euroleague: “At least in the NBA, it’s an overrated indicator. NBA teams don’t underestimate that number. I know that the pace of “Žalgiris” was the lowest in the Euroleague last year. “
The incorporation would expand the possibilities of Žalgiris. The Argentine Patricio Garino will not be able to compete for another month, and instead, 15 minutes knowledge, the Kaunas club seeks reinforcements.
It is true that M. Schiller says that “Žalgiris” is not an aggressive player in the market.
“Our manager and scouts are constantly looking for the market. You never know when injuries and the like will occur, so they remain vigilant. In answer to the question, do we constantly watch the market? Yes. Are we going to do something? we know, “Schiller said.
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