The president of Budućnost Voli, Dragan Bokan, invited all fans and friends of the club to welcome the Partizan team together, in a dignified and friendly manner.
Budućnost Voli and Partizan will play a derby in the 19th round of the AdmiralBet ABA League on Monday (27) in Podgorica. Both teams enter the match with a score of 23-3, so the winner will be close to first place before the playoffs. Budućnost won 15:97 in the first match, played in Belgrade on December 90 last year.
"Dear fans and friends of our club, in anticipation of the arrival of KK Partizan Mozzart Bet in Podgorica, I invite you to join us, in a dignified and friendly manner, to welcome our sports friends from Belgrade. Montenegro and Podgorica are known for their hospitality and fair play, and we at KK Budućnost Voli are proud to be part of that tradition. Regardless of the fight on the court, it is our duty to show respect for the opponent, the fans and everyone who shares the love of basketball," Bokan said in a statement.
Bokan points out that Budućnost Voli has always been a team that respects its opponents, plays with its heart, and extends a hand to friends – because it is precisely this kind of relationship that makes basketball great.
"Regardless of the result, we want to show sportsmanship and mutual respect during both days of the team's stay in our city. Our blue and white team will play with heart, and we expect support from you that will be passionate, but also full of sportsmanship. Let our stands be an example of the culture and host behavior that Buducnost is known for. We have always been greeted with respect and a warm welcome by Partizan, Mr. Ostoja Mijailović, the president, and Mr. Željko Obradović, the coach, and we must not forget that. Let us show that even in these particularly important matches that decide first place after the regular season, we, as hosts, can be an example to the entire region," said the president of Buducnost.
Bokan emphasized that Budućnost wants to build such a relationship with all clubs in the ABA region.
"I believe that together we will create an atmosphere that will show respect for this great game. Come, cheer, support our guys, show your love for our club and basketball, and together create an atmosphere worthy of a great derby," Bokan concluded.
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