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Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
"[Jusuf] Nurkic is out of shape": Coach Adis Beciragic slams Bosnia and Herzegovina's fitness ahead of EuroBasket
Jusuf Nurkic is reportedly not in good shape (Image via Getty Images) Adis Beciragic, the coach of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has recently criticized his team's lack of fitness ahead of EuroBasket . He also singled out Jusuf Nurkic and Xavier Castaneda. After heavy losses to China, Serbia, and Montenegro, a difficult group consisting of Georgia, Greece, Italy, and Spain has caused concern for the team. Additionally, this criticism came days after their EuroBasket 2025 preparations, when Nikola Jokic and Serbia's national team dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina and won. Bosnia coach Adis Beciragic questions team's conditioning as EuroBasket nears after heavy losses The EuroBasket preparation matches for Bosnia and Herzegovina are reportedly becoming worse. Montenegro, which has dominated from the start, defeated the national squad. Meanwhile, head coach Adis Beciragic did not attempt to hide his frustration after the game as he brought up his players' fitness problems. Regarding the NBA center, who scored 15 points during his team's most recent losing performance, the coach said: '[Jusuf] Nurkic is out of shape and can barely run.' He further said: 'Xavier Castaneda is not training, he only started playing five-on-five two days ago. All that needs to be integrated into a team that has played together for two years.' According to Adis Beciragic, the team has reportedly not been prepared to the necessary degree. He then said: 'We have to prepare better for the games. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 25 of the Best Cities to Live In Undo We missed 18 free throws against Serbia. Montenegro is also a very good team and I hope we will be able to convince the players to understand where the problems are.' This happened after the team faced a tragic loss. Meanwhile, last week, Jusuf Nurkic joined the Bosnia and Herzegovina squad together with Dzanan Musa. He then said that he is in decent shape. Jusuf Nurkic is playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina (Image via Getty Images) Talking about it, he added: 'I'm coming in decent shape, but training and games are not the same. I think we're all around the same level in terms of fitness, and we'll gradually improve it. What's important is that we stay healthy and arrive at EuroBasket healthy – that's very important, probably the most important thing.' According to Jusuf Nurkic, this team is prepared to create history. 'Time has shown that we are a team capable of achieving results, but whether it's Murphy's law or something else, I don't know, we've had so many setbacks so many times. However, I'm sure – God willing, with good health – that now we have a historic opportunity to achieve a great result.' On the other hand, the team is now preparing to face Spain, Italy, Greece , and Georgia. Also read: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo going to miss EuroBasket 2025 Prep Games? Exploring the reasons behind the NBA legend's absence Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo going to miss EuroBasket 2025 Prep Games? Exploring the reasons behind the NBA legend's absence
Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to miss the EuroBasket 2025 Prep Games (Image via Instagram / @giannis_an34) Greece's EuroBasket Cup matches in Cyprus will not feature Giannis Antetokounmpo . According to Greek publication SDNA, the NBA legend's absence from Greece's preparatory matches is due to unpaid insurance. It further stated that his presence is only a single payment away. In the event of an accident or other unfortunate circumstance, the payment would guarantee insurance coverage. That money still hasn't been paid. It may be due to trade rumors about the Greek player's future rather than a lack of funding. Giannis Antetokounmpo is missing Greece's EuroBasket 2025 warm-up matches due to unpaid insurance and training plans It has been formally stated by the Greek Basketball Federation that Giannis Antetokounmpo would not be attending this weekend's EuroBasket Cup in Limassol, Cyprus. The two-time NBA MVP will no longer be participating in the prep event, which is a final warm-up before EuroBasket 2025, and will still include games against Israel and Serbia. Basketball fans will be deprived of a highly anticipated matchup between the Greek player and fellow NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who will captain Serbia, as a result of the absence. Widely considered to be future Hall of Famers , the two superstars haven't played against one another on the national team since 2019. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo Now, the reason behind this absence seems to have been clarified. He is actually in limbo. The incoming team will have to pay the insurance if the Milwaukee Bucks trade him. The Greek legend will stay off the pitch until that matter is handled, which SDNA thinks should happen in the next ten days. According to SDNA: 'The national team coach wasn't even sure if Giannis would play on August 14 in Thessaloniki in the next friendly against Montenegro.' However, he will still play other matches. Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to coach Vassilis Spanoulis, is "following a program we agreed on to be in the best shape for EuroBasket." Earlier this week, the head coach discussed his condition and clarified that the Milwaukee Bucks star is adhering to a customized training regimen. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek legend (Image via Instagram / @giannis_an34) On Tuesday, he further stated: 'He is following his personal training program… I don't believe his absence here will have any influence on his participation in EuroBasket 2025.' Later in August, Giannis Antetokounmpo is anticipated to return to the team in time for Greece's first group matches, which will also take place in Limassol. Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Georgia, and the defending winners, Spain, will all be in Group A with Greece. Also read: Giannis Antetokounmpo trains with Greek national team as he prepares for EuroBasket 2025 tournament run Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
