Bodiroga: “There have been many who want to invest in the EuroLeague, there is a great perspective”

Dejan Bodiroga is the new President of EuroLeague Basketball as he succeeds Jordi Bertomeu. With the new season in the competition just days away, Bodiroga spoke to the Serbian broadcaster “Sport S” for the prospects of the event, but also the interest of foreign investors.

At the same time, he focused on the presence of Serbian teams in the EuroLeague and opening up new markets.

Statements by Dejan Bodiroga on Serbian television in detail

“Much will depend on the future format of the event. There is also a great prospect of new investments in basketball. Many have emerged who want to invest their money in the EuroLeague. That also means opening up new markets, interesting markets that could improve the organization. Of course it is important to find a balance. I think by the end of the season we made a plan, a plan that outlines the direction we want the EuroLeague to take.”

For the participation of other Serbian teams in the event: “Depending on the system The EuroLeague guarantees a place to the winner of the ABA League. This season, due to the circumstances and because of the Russian teams, Partizan also got a place. It is important to note that the region has given a lot to European basketball. THE The ABA League has three representatives, so they were reduced to two and now there is one. This area offered a lot to the organization and the players and coaches. It is necessary to find a balance in the future, not only to look at the markets.”

On the presence of Serbia in the EuroBasket: “I don’t think it’s a fiasco, but it’s definitely a failure. But I see the positive. We played very important games in World Cup qualifying, which we won, such as against Greece and Turkey. “

In the group phase we were dominant. Even when Italy lost we were in control for 25 minutes but there was a power cut that denied us victory. We can’t say that everything was bad because of those 15 minutes.”