Sertaç Şanlı, the national player of Anadolu Efes Basketball Team, said that he very much wanted to win the championship in the THY Europa League with the dark blue-white team he started his career with.
Sertaç Şanlı, who attracted attention with his successful performance this season at Anadolu Efes, which will face Spain’s Real Madrid team in the play-off tour of the THY Europa League, answered the questions of the AA correspondent.
Reminding that the last season, when they were the biggest candidate for the championship in the Europa League, could not be completed due to the new type of coronavirus epidemic, the national basketball player said:
“Our biggest goal in the Europa League is the championship. Last year, the league was finished in a very unfortunate way, but we accepted it. We could not accept it at the beginning of the season, but we have accepted it now. There was very negative talk about us at the beginning of the year. This is a very nice thing, of course, but we are progressing consciously. Our primary goal is to pass the play-off and then reach the championship successfully in Final Four. If we concentrate directly on the championship, we may also be disappointed in the play-offs. We have to pass off. If we go step by step, it will be more beneficial for us. “
Sertaç Şanlı emphasized that he left his career planning aside now, “My goal is to finish the season safely, with the championship. My dream is in that direction. It would be an incredible feeling to have the Europa League championship with Anadolu Efes. Because I started basketball here. If I could contribute to something like that, it would be even more. My career planning is something to think about at the end of the season. ” used the expressions.
Stating that they will do their best for the championship in the European League, Sertaç Şanlı said, “We will play our game according to whoever comes across us in the championship race. We will represent our country in the best way. Hopefully we will win the cup. Barcelona and Milan have invested a lot. Fenerbahçe Beko and Bayern Munich are very good. playing.” he spoke.
“My self confidence increased as I played the match”
Sertaç Şanlı explained that he could not find much time in the matches at the beginning of the season, but later on, head coach Ergin Ataman assigned him to the top 5 and continued his words as follows:
“My self-confidence increased after playing the match. When they saw what I did, my teammates became more confident in me and they started to give more balls. This also has an effect on my performance. I thank them, too. If you don’t finish the balls Micic or Larkin gave, their eyes won’t look for you again. they need to shift more and more time to the beach. As my self-confidence increased, this had an effect on the game. So I thank both Ergin Ağabey and my teammates for trusting me. “
The national basketball player stated that he never stopped working when he did not take much time and said, “Always being ready also has an effect on my performance. I tried to keep myself ready. The areas created by the system and my teammates made a great contribution to my game.” stated his opinion in the form.
Emphasizing that all the players in the navy blue team are trying to fulfill the duties given by Ergin Ataman well, Sertaç Şanlı said, “I am currently in the top 5, but I do not see myself as indispensable for the top 5. Because Ergin Ağabey can change this. I am prepared for this. The same is true for Dunston. Dunston started at the beginning of the season at 5, benche recorded but when he enters the game he is still fighting the same. It will be the same for me. ready to give. ” found the assessment.
Experienced basketball player stated that he has a certain ability in shooting and that he has improved it by working and said, “I thank Simon, Micic and everyone in the team, because they pass me in a very suitable situation. I work before and after the training to get that shot. and confidently, the percentage of my shots increased. Now when my teammates give it to me, they know that shot will enter 90 percent. That’s why they give it rust. ” he spoke.
“We have a very good generation”
Stating that the National Basketball Team has a good team, Sertaç Şanlı completed his words as follows:
“We have a very good generation. Of course we had a certain shake. This is normal, because it was a generational transition. I can say that we have overcome this with the best and least matting. As a result, three separate windows, three different teams took part in the field. These were the change of coaches. Everyone in the team is very well-intentioned and reflects their best on the field. He lives the feeling of the national team. We have to think about how we can benefit from this generation in the longest way possible. I think it will be very good. I hope we will pass the Olympic qualification. “
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