Euro League
Ataman was sent off in Barcelona – Anadolu Efes and put on an epic show
Show by Ergin Ataman at the Palau Blaugrana. He was sent off in the 23rd minute by Barcelona – Anadolu Efes and left with his fists raised, “I beat you” and with the Catalans enjoying the moments with a smile.
He’s a great coach, but above all he’s a great showman in European stadiums. And he showed that again on Thursday evening (13.1.) when he was sent off in the away game between Anantolo Efes and Barcelona with 7:27 before the end of the third period. Ergin Ataman tried to get away with the referees when they gave him two technical penalties, at first he didn’t have much desire to leave and finally he did it in the most epic way and with the “I beat you” attack that reminded them of last year EuroLeague Final.
Annoyed by the Catalans’ fans, the Turkey coach raised his fists and started celebrating. And as more people increased the decibels, the more intense he got, resulting in an incredible show for a few seconds, a really special moment, until he went to the dressing room. Of course no objects, no insults, no extreme behavior. After all, Ataman is European Champion and will be at the top until the end of this season. He made sure to remind those who were in Palau Blaugrana…
Source: sport24
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