Dusko Ivanovic, the coach of Baskonia, spoke ahead of the 10th round EuroLeague match where his team hosts Monaco.
Since Dusko Ivanovic took over Baskonia, the team has been playing like a revitalized force. They have secured four consecutive wins in the EuroLeague, while on the other hand, Monaco has suffered two consecutive defeats in the elite European club competition.
He also analyzed the Monaco team.
“In front of this match, the individual responsibility of each player in defense is very important. With a combination of physicality and talent, it is one of the best teams in the Euroleague, and three or four players, James, Loyd, Okobo… are able to unbalance matches through one-on-one plays.
Monaco is, in fact, the team that uses “illumination” – the so-called ‘isolation’ – the most in its attacks. Therefore, even if it is essential to help in defense, each player must understand his responsibility. And in the attack, on the other hand, be patient, knowing at all times what we want to do and what we are looking for,” summed up Ivanovic.
“I know it’s a special match for him,” admitted Ivanovic regarding Chima Moneke, who joined Vitoria from Monaco.
“It’s working well, but you know, sometimes when you want something so much, that excessive desire doesn’t allow you to do what needs to be done properly and you get worse. In such cases, you have to act calmly and I hope that Chima will act in the same way,” concluded the Montenegrin.