Last week, we learned with astonishment the package ofOmer Yurtseven for Euro 2022, because he voluntarily skipped the training camp of the Turkey.
A few days later, the Turkish coach Ergin Ataman returned to the decision of the Heat player, initially called to be one of the leaders of the selection, in the company of Shane Larkin, Cedi Osman, Furkan Korkmaz, Alperen Sengun, Sertac Sanli or even Melih Mahmutoglu.
« I’m very sad and shocked that Omer Yurtseven didn’t make it to our training camp “, he delivers as well. “ When the news broke, I couldn’t believe it. He was in the squad for the World Cup qualifiers and he played very well. He was on good terms with everyone on the team. »
Very talkative in front of the press, Ergin Ataman did not fail to insist several times on the effect of surprise caused by the choice of Omer Yurtseven, yet not indisputable in Miami. And especially the lack of communication…
« My assistants tried to contact him, but he didn’t answer, and that’s what hurts me the most… “Adds the one who is also the coach of Anadolu Efes Istanbul. “ He spoke with the president [de la fédération, Hedo Turkoglu], but he always left us in a position where we had to negotiate with his agent. I can’t imagine his American agent understanding our feelings. I see that as a strong influence from his agent. »
A difficult choice…
For Ergin Ataman, Omer Yurtseven’s decision is all the more surprising since it would have allowed him to gain experience, by rubbing shoulders with some of the best interiors on the planet. Indeed, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Rudy Gobert, Domantas Sabonis, Jonas Valanciunas, Jusuf Nurkic, Lauri Markkanen or even Ivica Zubac have all chosen to participate in the EuroBasket in September!
Beyond that, the Turkey coach hopes that the 24-year-old pivot will realize his mistake over time. Even if he is aware of the pressures, the Heat having for example blocked Nikola Jovic…
« Omer Yurtseven must apologize to the Turkish people “said the 56-year-old technician squarely. ” Not to me, nor to the federation. The national team belongs to everyone, all players must come of their own free will. We are not here to just play basketball, but to raise the Turkish flag to the top. »
Then Ergin Ataman concludes, opening the door to a possible return to selection of his young interior: “ Omer Yurtseven is a young player. I’m not in favor of losing him. In the future, he will realize his mistake. I see it as a youthful mistake. I hope he comes back in the future and learns from his mistake. »
As a reminder, next September, Turkey will be in pool A (in Tbilisi) and will face Spain, Montenegro, Georgia, Bulgaria and Belgium. The top four teams in the group will then play the knockout phase (in Berlin).
| Omer Yurtseven | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Until | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | MIA | 56 | 13 | 52.6 | 9.1 | 62.3 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 5.3 |
| Total | 56 | 13 | 52.6 | 9.1 | 62.3 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 5.3 | |
