By Lefteris Moutis/ info@eurohoops.net
Jan Vesely will fight in order to lead the Czech Republic to the Final of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament of Belgrade against Serbia, and he answers, through Eurohoops to his friend and teammates in Fenerbahce, Nikola Kalinic.
They have passes a whole year together in Fenerbahce and now they will face each other with their countries’ natioanl teams. During the season, they were always joking with each other about this match, challenging themselves. In fact, Kalinic joked in front of Eurohoops’ camera, saying that he hopes Vesely won’t be angry with him after the end of the game.
When we informed the Czech player about what his teammate in Fener said, he commented: “We have been making these jokes throughout the year. I’m ready for it! It is a great thing to play against Serbia in Belgrade, in front of their own home crowd. It’s going to be very tough. But we will give the maximum and see what happens.”
Does he have an answer for Kalinic? “Hahaha! We are talking about this game but it’s tough to say. They are the big favorite in this game but we have nothing to lose.”
Jan Vesely grew up in Serbia where he was skyrocketed in basketball, wearing the jersey of Partizan. He knows the language very well and he feels Belgrade as a second hom. The semifinal of Friday will be quite emotional for him. His parents plus many friends will be present in the Kombank Arena and he explains that: “For me it’s a special game. I will try to enjoy it and give the maximum.”