Dusko Ivanovic takes a jab at some of Crvena Zvezda players / News - Basketnews.com

Dusko Ivanovic said that three or four players lacked enough concentration and aggressiveness to wear a Crvena Zvezda jersey.

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Driven by a spectacular performance from Facundo Campazzo, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade comfortably defeated Buducnost VOLI Podgorica in the ABA League yesterday. Despite the victory, Crvena Zvezda head coach Dusko Ivanovic's post-game press conference featured an interesting phrase about his players.

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The Montenegrin specialist noted that several players lacked the necessary qualities to appear on the court.

"I am satisfied with the victory, [and] the way we played. Everything turned out very well. I am very satisfied with the reception, [and] the wonderful audience. For the first time this season, we knew what we wanted both in defense and in attack from the beginning. We played without three or four players who did not have enough concentration and aggressiveness to play in the Crvena Zvezda jersey," Ivanovic said.

Having been a regular feature during the matches, Nemanja Nedovic has played just 14 minutes combined in the last 2 ABA League matches. Filip Petrusev began the game in the starting five but played only 13 minutes against Buducnost. Ivanovic has previously criticized Petrusev's play despite his statistically good performance.

John Holland appeared for just 2 minutes on the court, Ben Bentil, who has come back after an illness, played for just under seven. Miroslav Raduljica and Ognjen Kuzmic were not registered for the match.

Raduljica has played in only 4 ABA League games and 3 EuroLeague duels. A similar situation goes with Kuzmic as he's been with the team in only 5 ABA League matches this season.

With 13 wins in 14 games, Crvena Zvezda sit in 1st place in the competition. Next week, they're travelling to Lithuania in the EuroLeague to face off against a standings-neighborZalgiris Kaunas.

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