Atman said: I changed the five to stop Tamir Blat, it didn't help

The coach of Anadolu Eps revealed how he prepared especially for the coach Elba Berlin, who still excelled against the European champions and sealed a dream week for the Israelis in the Euroleague.

In Germany they understand: "A replacement center back? He is worth much more than that"

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10/22/2022

Saturday, October 22, 2022, 08:25

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Tamir Blatt in the shape of his life.

Last night (Friday), the 25-year-old center recorded another excellent game in the Euroleague, against the European champions.

He scored 15 points, dished out 4 assists (and had several more great passes that ended in easy lay-ups), and almost led Elba Berlin to victory over Anadolu Efes in Istanbul.

It ended in a 78:74 loss, but again with a lot of praise for Blatt for the progress - and also for Yuval Sussman who also scored 15 points, and recorded his second Euroleague game in a row in double figures.

In general, the week of the double rotation in the Euroleague brightened the face of the Israelis in a special way: Blat finished it with 15 points and 5.5 assists on average, Yuval Sussman with 12.5 points, Yam Madar with 10.5 points in two games for Partizan, and Roman Sorkin with 9 points and 5.5 rebounds in two games at Maccabi Tel Aviv.

The rivals are already preparing for him especially.

Blatt (Photo: GettyImages, Boris Streubel)

Ergin Atman said at the end that he prepared his players especially for Tamir Blat, and even made a change in the five to narrow his steps when he included Arten Ghazi, who was entrusted with the Israeli coordinator.

"It was supposed to create a lot of pressure on Blatt, who in my opinion is the most important player in Elba's attack alongside Luke Sikma," said the Turkish coach, who admitted: "In most minutes, it didn't really work, although I was happy with the defense in general."

Even in Germany they are impressed by Blatt, who is in a great period and is taking full advantage of the injuries of Jaylen Smith and Udo Lo, who were considered senior to him until recently, and now they will have to find their place by his side.

TV commentator and coach Stefan Koch (brother of former player Michael Koch), praised Blatt last night and said: "When he joined Alba, there were people who wondered if he was good enough to be a replacement coordinator in the Euroleague. Now the answer is clear: he is not suitable for this position, but for the position Much bigger! His ability this season is simply exceptional."

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