Vladimir Micov recalled Ergin Ataman going to sea instead of practices / News - Basketnews.com

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Serbian forward Vladimir Micov has spoken about his association with Ergin Ataman at Galatasaray Istanbul, explaining how the current Anadolu Efes Istanbul and the Turkish national team head coach preferred to go on trips to Cesme rather than come to the practices.

Vladimir Micov

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Micov played for Galatasaray in 2014-17, winning the EuroCup in 2016 under coach Ataman.

The Serbian forward retired from basketball at the age of 37 following his move from Buducnost VOLI Podgorica last year and referred to his collaboration with his former coach at Galatasaray.

"Let's say we had a game on Saturday. Ataman would disappear on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. After all, he comes to practice and everything is handled by an assistant," Micov recalled on Jao Mile podcast.

"He is always on the phone, sending messages because he likes to argue with the fans," added the Serbian forward.

"He only comes at the end of training and says goodbye. The day after the EuroLeague match, he leaves again and goes to the sea," Micov explained.

"He loves going to Cesme. He leaves in his car. Almost all the time he left, his assistant stayed behind," Micov added.

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