Lakovič: We traveled more kilometers than NBA clubs - the title gave meaning to that sacrifice

Coach of Gran Canaria after winning the Eurocup and placing in the Euroleague

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Gran Canaria basketball players with the Eurocup trophy, Photo: Eurocupbasketball.com

Disclaimer: The translations are mostly done through AI translator and might not be 100% accurate.

04.05.2023. 11:27h

Far in the Atlantic Ocean, the Canary Islands are celebrating the Eurocup title and the return of Gran Canaria to the Euroleague, the rest of the basketball elite in Europe and not really considering that they know that next season they will have a long journey to an island near West Africa.

It was this segment that "Granka" coach Jaka Lakovič emphasized after his boys defeated Turk Telekom (71:67) in the final of the Eurocup and "bought a ticket" for the European elite.

"This season, we traveled more kilometers than all the teams in the world, including those from the NBA, but this is a beautiful day, the sweetest moment - now we have a title that gives meaning to all this sacrifice," said the Slovenian expert after the final, Canarias7 reports.

@GranCanariaCB players and fans will never forget the unforgettable night of celebration that ended with an inspiring message from Coach Jaka Lakovic.pic.twitter.com/iNGFJQgw3i #StephenCurry
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He had a special message for the fans and his boys...

"Thank you, fans, and you and the players brought this trophy to our city. That cup will stay with us forever. The players have become legends, and this was a magnificent night. I am very happy," added Lakovic.