Avramovic expresses desire to stay at Partizan, explains why Obradovic is special / News - Basketnews.com

Aleksa Avramovic wants to stay at Partizan, highlighting the unfinished mission they have at hand and the special connection with Zeljko Obradovic.

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Regardless of how the season concludes for Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, the Serbian powerhouse prepares for a busy summer ahead. The primary reason for this is the significant number of players whose contracts are set to expire.

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Partizan guard Aleksa Avramovic, who is currently dealing with a hand injury, belongs to that group of players, including Kevin Punter, Zach LeDay, Mathias Lessort, James Nunally, Dante Exum, and Ioannis Papapetrou.

While uncertainty looms over the contractual situations of many players, Avramovic's preference is to remain at Partizan.

"We have a mission at Partizan, and it is not finished. I want to stay here as long as possible," he said in Radin & Ronin podcast. "We have established a solid foundation to tackle any challenges that come our way, and we've built good team chemistry.

"While many of our players face uncertain contract situations, we'll have to assess the market and see how things unfold. But personally, I have a strong desire to continue representing Partizan because of the relationship I share with Zeljko, the fans, my teammates, and everyone associated with the club."

Avramovic reflected on the significance of his two years wearing the black-and-white jersey.

"My future wishes are to continue competing and fighting for trophies. I love working with Zeljko. Over these past two years, I have witnessed tremendous growth in all aspects of my game. I arrived as an unproven defender, but now I've transformed into a versatile playmaker capable of fulfilling multiple roles. My defensive abilities have seen the biggest progress, and I owe it all to Zeljko's guidance."

The relentless pursuit of excellence distinguishes coach Zeljko Obradovic, who lives and breathes basketball, constantly striving to help his players.

"I have had many top coaches in my career, yet Zeljko Obradovic truly stands out due to his dedication to the smallest details," Avramovic underlined. "He demands perfection in every aspect. If you execute a particular move flawlessly three times but fall short on the fourth attempt, he immediately raises the intensity. There is no relaxation. He lives basketball 24 hours a day. He approaches everyone in the same way, with the aim of helping."

Unlike many kids, the NBA was not a dream for Aleksa Avaramovic.

"The national team was the main thing for me, I grew up with the national team. I felt a love for basketball in 2002 when I watched the national team's performance in Indianapolis," he reminisced with fondness. "I had no emotion towards the NBA, for me, nothing can compare with the national team. When you hear the national anthem... I am a proud patriot, and I love Serbia."

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