Ergin Ataman spoke to reporters shortly before Panathinaikos BC AKTOR’s departure for Belgrade, where the team will face Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet (04/11, 21:00) in the 9th round of the EuroLeague regular season.

“Crvena Zvezda is a very good team, and in fact, currently in excellent form. In particular, since the arrival of coach Obradović, they have been playing exceptionally well and have secured important victories that have brought them to the top of the standings. As for us, we are facing several issues in the center position. In any case, we will fight for the win on a difficult court”.

Nunn: “We have confidence in the players we have”

On behalf of the players, Kendrick Nunn spoke ahead of the matchup with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet.

“We’ve got enough players — five are on the court every time. We have confidence in the guys we’ve got, so we’ll go out there and do our job. We’re confident; it’s going to be a tough game, but we’re ready for it.”

Commenting on the fact that Panathinaikos BC AKTOR will travel to Belgrade without three centers, the American guard noted: “It’s going to be tough, but we have to find a way. It’s a 40-minute game, and we have to find a way to come back with the win.”

Regarding what he expects to improve in the team’s performance compared to the recent game against AS Monaco, Nunn said: “Our athleticism. We’ve shown it in only a few games so far this season, but tomorrow it’s going to be a bit different. They’re a fast-paced team; we know their players well. We’ve had a week to prepare, and we’re going there to win.”