A special and familiar guest was present tonight (Thursday) in the dramatic victory of Maccabi Tel Aviv 74:75 over Real Madrid - Andrea Zizic, brother of the center of the team Ante, and the yellow ex himself who won with the team the European Championship in 2014.
"It is always good for me to return to Israel," the former Croatian player said in an exclusive conversation with Israel Today, "especially after the good moments I had with Maccabi when we won the European Championship in 2014 and especially in this atmosphere in this hall, and especially in this perfect victory Maccabi made here today. "I hope that Maccabi will complete the work and qualify for the quarterfinals."
How do you sum up Anta's time at Maccabi so far?
"During the time at Maccabi Ante grew and developed. He is still young, and he is having a great season so far with good numbers. The most important thing is that Maccabi is in the right direction and everything is possible for it until the end of the season. It is important that the whole team does a good job together."
Andrea, who is very involved in his brother's career, also referred to his future and a contract with Maccabi that ends in the summer: "For us after the NBA Maccabi was the first option and we will see what happens next. We will have talks with the club if Ante continues next season or leaves. "That Maccabi will do a good job and that he will stay here."
Do you believe this team can replicate your achievement from 2014 or at least reach the Final Four?
"You never know what will happen now until the end of the season. When you get on the field there is only one ball and one shot can decide an entire season. You have to stay focused and positive and progress from game to game. I think Maccabi is close to the Final Four."
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