Bećiragić: We managed to get that 'monkey' off our backs that has been there for 30 years

(Patria) - A press conference of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team was held today in Limassol following a brilliant victory against Georgia and qualification for the second round of EuroBasket.

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Fantastični košarkaški ljiljani eliminisali Gruziju i čekirali kartu za Rigu!

(Patria) - Košarkaška reprezentacija Bosne i Hercegovine plasirala se u nokaut fazu Eurobasketa!Ljiljani su danas u ključnom susretu posljednjeg kola grupne faze u Limassolu savladali Gruziju rezultatom 84:76 i tako došli do trećeg trijumfa (pob

The media were addressed by coach Adis Bećiragić and Adin Vrabac.

- Thank God, alhamdulillah, and then to the players and staff. Everyone worked 24 hours a day. I would dedicate this victory to my wife Aida.

We have four children with whom I have not lived for years, I have not lived with them for years, and they bear all the burden, that is, she bears the burden of a single life with four small children.

Thanks also to my sister Zehra, she is always with us, and then to all the people who sincerely love this national team and the country - said Bećiragić.

Journalists asked him if this was the best match of Bosnia and Herzegovina since he took over the bench.

- I don't know the answer. I wouldn't know, I would like it to be as you said. I would be lying about anything I said, and it's better to say - I don't know - Bećiragić emphasized.

Vrabac praised the Bosnian fans, stating that they were a great support, that they are certainly happy with how our national team played and fought on the court.

As he was leaving the press conference, Vrabac received ovations from the Bosnian journalists in the room.

The coach was also asked what and how next. He is aware that we have achieved a great success after 32 years - advancing further.

- In every match, I go for the win. I have no complex, I know that we always go to win the game. We prepare for every opponent to win, regardless of who is on the other side.

Today on the other side were two NBA players, they are tougher than us if we look at where who plays and how much they earn. We had a meeting here, we are happy, there is no euphoria, the rival will be Poland or France.

We will rest, then we will see... The burden has fallen off us, it was extremely important to get that 'monkey' off our backs that has been there for 30 years, and we succeeded. One win was always missing, and now that is behind us - added Bećiragić, as reported by Faktor.