In an interview with La Repubblica, Sasha Djordjevic spoke about his years spent in Milan, as a player (1992 to 1994 and 2005) and as a coach (2006-07), and also his ambitions now that he is at the head of the China national team.
“It’s an affection that I feel, it makes me proud and it makes me so happy because I chose with my family to become and be Milanese. When I won the European Cup in 1992, I had a lot of offers. I said to my agent: ‘Is there Milan too? If there is, let’s take this one, I don’t care about the rest. I grew up like that, admiring Dan Peterson’s Simac, JB Carroll, Dino (Meneghin), Mike (D’Antoni), Premier, the return with Aris. It is a deep bond that has developed over time. Last year, at the Forum, I saw fans again wearing my jersey, just as the memory of my last match remains indelible: even Mr. Armani wore my number 19. It’s something I have in mind. inside and that I always carry with me. »
The Serb wants to be ambitious in his new mission in China:
“I have always looked for challenges in my life and coaching China is a strong, different choice, outside my comfort zone but with very specific sporting objectives. I want Chinese basketball to regain the enthusiasm of Yao Ming’s time. »
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