Ergin Ataman addressed the status of Shane Larkin and Vasilije Micic and whether they will remain with Anadolu Efes next season.
In an interview with TRT Spor, the Turkish coach said he is hopeful that both the American guard and the EuroLeague Final Four MVP will stay with the team.
🗣 Ergin Ataman: Larkin kariyerinin zirvesine çıktı, burada çok mutlu. Micic'in de takımımızda devam edeceğini düşünüyorum pic.twitter.com/cYU9nK5LTg — TRT Spor (@trtspor) May 26, 2022
“Shane Larkin is very happy here. Larkin reached the peak of his career in Anadolu Efes, becoming one of the 2 to 3 best players in Europe, sometimes even the best.
He broke the record in Europe. Won two championships in a row. The family atmosphere in Anadolu Efes must have affected him as well, but after all, he is a professional.
Of course, there are serious offers for him. After all, free agents in Europe are clear today. Of course, we really want Larkin to continue with us.
Let’s hope this will work out in a positive way, but if it doesn’t, there may be some flash transfers as a result. Like Messi’s transfer to France, like Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to different teams.
We are doing everything we can to prevent this from happening. Our relations with Larkin as a club are very good. I think he likes the club and Istanbul very much, but ultimately the decision will be made by the player himself.
🗣️Ergin Ataman: Avrupa'daki bütün takımlar Will Clyburn'ün peşinde. Onun bizimle olmasını istiyoruz. pic.twitter.com/jMfWCWAcyx — TRT Spor (@trtspor) May 26, 2022
As for Vasilije Micic’s situation, I think his contract has an NBA exit clause until July 20. Micic can’t play for any other club in Europe for 3 years, we signed the contract last season.
He might consider it if he gets a big offer from the NBA. I think Micic enjoyed playing in Europe. The time will tell. Frankly, I think Micic will continue with us. I think he will be with us next season as well.
There is not much we can do about it. I mean, he has a very good contract, but if there is a big offer from the NBA, we will try to fill his place. We want to continue with both players,” Ergin Ataman said.
With Efes being back-to-back EuroLeague champions, the Turkish coach wants to see his team remain on top and fight for its third straight title.
🗣️"Kazanacağımıza çok inanıyordum" 🗣️"Milli Takım ile hedefimiz madalya değil, şampiyonluk" 🗣️“Larkin bizde çok mutlu"#ÖzelYayın | 🏆Anadolu Efes'i üst üste 2. kez THY Avrupa Ligi şampiyonluğuna taşıyan Ergin Ataman, @trtspor muhabiri Ejder Yasin Turhan'ın sorularını yanıtladı. — TRT Spor (@trtspor) May 26, 2022
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