Czech player Jan Vesely, who has been wearing Fenerbahçe jersey since 2014 and will complete his 7th season wearing a yellow-dark blue jersey this season, has spoken to Demirören News Agency regarding the remaining part of the season and the ING Basketball Super League Final series that will start on Wednesday. DHA) made special statements. Vesely, who came to the side after being injured in the 4th match against Pınar Karşıyaka in the semi-final series, said, “I feel good. I have been participating in training for the last two days. Most likely everything will be alright,” said Vesely.
“Getting used to PLAYING IN SUCH AN ENVIRONMENT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF THE SEASON FOR ME”
Stating that they were deprived of fans throughout the season due to the coronavirus pandemic and that they had a hard time adapting to it at the beginning of the season, the successful player said, “The beginning of the season was difficult, we had a hard time at first because we couldn’t find the motivation to play. We were used to playing in the halls that were full. Being able to play matches mentally and physically in such an environment. And preparing himself was the hardest part of the season for me.”
“WE HAD A FAMILIARIZATION AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON”
Stating that they did not start the season well in Turkish Airlines Euroleague, and that they entered a recovery process after different defeats against Alba Berlin and Zalgiris Kaunas, Vesely said, “I think we had a period of getting used to. Our coach has changed, new players have come to the team. A new system has come to the team that the old players were not accustomed to. “We played in the halls without an audience. Actually, we are doing what we did at the beginning of the season, but an adaptation process was needed. There was no big change after the Zalgiris match. In fact, Marko Guduric joined the team. As a system, we continued to do what we were doing at the beginning of the season. We continued to play the game we used to know.” We were relieved that Marko, who is a player we are used to, joined the team. Apart from that, there hasn’t been a big change.”
“I BELIEVED WE WOULD BE ONE OF THE 4 TEAMS AT THE FINAL-FOUR”
Stating that he believes that the coronavirus process and his own injury before the CSKA Moscow series, which they lost 3-0 in the play-off round of Euroleague, believed that the fate of the series was affected, Jan Vesely said, “We had a very good momentum. If I had not been injured, if we had not had the coronavirus process and if we had been a full squad, the Final-Four “I believed we could be in . Maybe we might not have the field advantage, but I still thought we would be one of the four teams there,” he said.
“END OF SEASON AWARDS IS NOT A TOPIC THAT I LOOK OVER”
When reminded that he was not selected for the best two 5s of the season in the Euroleague, the 31-year-old player said, “It’s not something I put much emphasis on. Their decision. I was aiming to support my team and get to the best point. We will do things,” he said.
“WE SHOULD NOT RELIEVE EVEN A SECOND AGAINST ANADOLU EFES”
Underlining that Anadolu Efes, whom they will face in the ING Basketball Super League Finals, is a very good team, the experienced player said, “We need to concentrate very well. We should not relax for a second. Anadolu Efes has a very good squad. All the players in the team that day. For example, Chris Singleton had important games in the playoff series. Everyone is able to put something on the table. We have to be prepared for this. We have to be very good under the basket. We have to be especially careful with the offensive rebounds, it’s very They have strong players,” he said.
“IGOR, A DIFFERENT TRAINER”
Saying that Igor Kokoskov was in a different position with his calm nature, after aggressive and expressive coaches such as Dusko Vujosevic and Zeljko Obradovic throughout his career, Jan Vesely said, “I have worked with some crazy coaches throughout my career. My 14-15 year old coach was also a bit aggressive and emotional. “I’ve had 4 crazy coaches, I can say. Igor is a different coach, but we have to be professionals. Our aim is to win games and focus on one goal. We have to adapt to that. But there is a difference between my own style and his calmness.”
