Sfairopoulos: 'With Dubai's entry, we will get additional salt and pepper in ABA League' / News - Basketnews.com

Ioannis Sfairopoulos views Dubai's entry into the ABA League as injecting excitement and diversity, likening it to adding "salt and pepper" to the league's flavor.

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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos believes that Dubai's entry into the ABA League would bring additional quality to the regional competition and that borders in world basketball no longer exist.

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The Greek specialist is also aware that this strategy is being used by the club from the United Arab Emirates to achieve its final goal, which is competing in the EuroLeague.

"Basketball is generally very open these days on a global level. There are no longer any obstacles," the coach said, via Mozzart Sport. "Dubai has ambitions to play in the best European competition, the EuroLeague. They want to find a way to play there, and they see that possibility through the ABA League. With their entry, we will get additional 'salt and pepper' in the league. I think it's a good thing for every league when a quality team enters it."

The announcement on March 19 confirmed Dubai's forthcoming entry into the ABA League, expanding the league to 16 teams for the upcoming season.

It's widely speculated that Dubai's initial foray into international club basketball will likely begin with participation in the EuroCup.

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