As Serbia aims for a sixth world championship title, Svetislav Pesic discusses the upcoming final against Germany.
Serbia is gearing up for the FIBA World Cup final, where they will battle Germany for the coveted championship. Svetislav Pesic, the Serbian head coach, shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated clash.
“We’re facing Germany, which perhaps no one expected, but here we are, and that’s what matters most. I expected them in the final, not because others are weaker than them, but because the Germans, alongside us, have shown the most,” remarked Pesic.
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Germany has maintained a perfect record throughout the tournament, never losing a game. Pesic’s familiarity with the German coach, players, and their system adds insight into the upcoming challenge. He identified their greatest strength as continuity, as these players have been competing together for years, forming a formidable team.
“We’re anticipating an exceptionally demanding match. When a team defeats the Americans and leads throughout, we must respect that and prepare ourselves to the fullest,” Pesic noted.
The key, according to Pesic, is execution. Both Serbia and Germany have reached the final through team-oriented basketball, a winning mentality, and belief in their abilities.
Sunday’s final is scheduled for 2:40 PM, setting the stage for an intense showdown between two teams that have demonstrated their prowess on the world stage through exceptional teamwork and unwavering confidence in their abilities.