Nedovic sends a sad message: 'This team won't remain together' / News - Basketnews.com

Nedovic thanked the Crvena Zvezda fans for their support and shared that he's sad not because the group didn't win the ABA League title but because the roster is not going to remain together during the next season.

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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade lost the all-deciding Game 5 of the ABA League finals against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade on Thursday. The day after the game, one of the players from the losing team sent a message to the fans.

Nemanja Nedovic

MIN:20.83PTS:13.33 (49.24%)REB:1.22As:2.93ST:0.7BL:0.04TO:1.67GM:27ProfileEuroLeague2022/2023

Nemanja Nedovic could be seen depressed, sitting on the floor after the final whistle while his opponents celebrated the title. The player admits that it was not the loss itself that affects him the most.

"Thank you for this support during this very busy and exciting season with a lot of ups and downs. Two trophies [were] won but regret remains about the fifth game of the final," the player wrote in his Instagram story. "The impression is that we lost that trophy with the defeat in Zagreb but it is what it is."

Crvena Zvezda were one win behind Partizan in the regular season which guaranteed Zeljko Obradovic's team the home-court advantage in the playoffs. Crvena Zvezda lost against Cibona on March 5th before falling to Partizan in a derby in the next round.

If the two teams were to have the same number of wins, Crvena Zvezda would've been in first place due to a better point difference in the two matches.

"At the end of the day, you should be realistic and congratulate Partizan because they were better in the matches in the [Stark] Arena. I'm sad because I'm aware that this team won't stay together, and maybe it was a group of guys that I enjoyed working with the most," Nedovic wrote.

"We gave an example to individual players of the opposing club of how we should behave in such situations. No [item] throwing, no provocations, always greeted the opponent before and after the game. I will always look back fondly on this season," he continued. "Thank you for all the love you have given me since my return to our Star and see you soon. I really don't need a trophy..."

2-pointers this season

55%19,3Points made:19,3Accuracy:54,5%Place in standings:11Record max:33Record min:11Most made 2FGs:Filip PetrusevTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

The trio of Luca Vildoza, Facundo Campazzo, and Ognjen Dobric are set to leave the team this offseason. Additionally, Filip Petrusev has recently garnered attention from the NBA.

Stefan Markovic decided to retire from basketball after Game 5. Meanwhile, contract talks haven't materialized in a new deal with Luka Mitrovic despite earlier reports.

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

Position Player Status PG Facundo Campazzo Signed until 2024 PG Aleksa Uskokovic Signed until 2024 PG/SG Luca Vildoza Signed until 2024 PG/SG Nemanja Nedovic Signed until 2025 SG Filip Radakovic Signed until 2026 SG/SF Branko Lazic Signed until 2023 +1 SF/PF Dalibor Ilic Signed until 2026 C Hassan Martin Signed until 2024 C Nik Popovic Signeduntil 2024 Coach Dusko Ivanovic (signed until 2024) Expired contract John Holland, Filip Petrusev, Ben Bentil, Luka Mitrovic, Ognjen Dobric, Nikola Ivanovic, Stefan Markovic (will not return), Ognjen Kuzmic Rumored to leave Facundo Campazzo, Luca Vildoza, Ognjen Dobric (story) Interested Nikola Kalinic, Ognjen Dobric, Luka Mitrovic (story)

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Stefan Markovic retires from basketball Facundo Campazzo reportedly has a 3-year deal in place with Real Madrid Nikola Kalinic denies rumors about agreement with Crvena Zvezda Filip Petrusev will either play in the NBA or Crvena Zvezda next year Luca Vildoza, his agent deny rumors of Panathinaikos move Thank you for reading us! We have even more content for you.