Zeljko Obradovic in finals: 63 title-deciding games and impressive winning record / News - Basketnews.com

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Zeljko Obradovic appeared in more final games than some of his Partizan Belgrade players played official games in their professional careers.

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He challenged journalists to count his final appearances after the Serbian Cup semifinal win against FMP Belgrade when BasketNews asked what the pressure means for him after 31 years of coaching.

"Somebody needs to really check, but I believe for sure I had more than 50 finals.Maybeclose to 60. Maybe more than 60. I don't know, really," Obradovic made some journalists smile.

The nine-time EuroLeague champion was right. Zeljko already participated in at least 63 finals.

A 61-year-old Obradovic has an impressive winning record.

In 63 finals, including national team competitions, international tournaments, domestic championships, cups, or super cups, Obradovic lifted the trophy 44 times (69.8%).

Obradovic also won 28 of 42 single-game finals (66,6%).

On Sunday, the upcoming Serbian Cup final against Crvena Zvezda Belgrade will be his 64th, but the motivation didn't change.

"It's the same. Motivation is the same. Maybe even more now than ever before," he said to BasketNews on Saturday.

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