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Zeljko Obradovic taught a lesson to the Partizan fan and bid farewell to Dusko Ivanovic.

Credit: ABA League j.t.d./Emilija Jovanovic Credit ABA League j.t.d./Emilija Jovanovic

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade head coach Zeljko Obradovic was adamant about not celebrating prematurely during the decisive Game 5 of the ABA League Finals against Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade.

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Furious at the Partizan fan who had come to celebrate before the game had officially ended, Obradovic took immediate action. He hit the individual and sent him back to his seating spot along the sideline.

Following the incident, Mathias Lessort expressed his desire to lift Obradovic into the air in celebration, however, the legendary coach declined the gesture, choosing instead to congratulate Dusko Ivanovic, along with the other participants of the eternal derby.

Partizan won Game 5 and lifted the ABA League trophy after a 10-year break.

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