BasketNews takes a look at the recent Olimpia Milan head coach Ettore Messina's statements and discusses whether his comments could be justified and his career title count is relevant when looking at Messina's time in Milan.

Credit: Fabrizio Carabelli/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire - Scanpix
Credit Fabrizio Carabelli/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire - Scanpix

EA7 Emporio Armani are onto another rocky start in their EuroLeague campaign, but differently from the last years, head coach Ettore Messina steals the spotlight and gets most of the headlines.

It's been just a bit over the month since the beginning of the season, but Messina has already delivered the quotes from wanting to channel his inner Jose Mourinho to throwing Kevin Pangos under the bus.

But could all these words and noise be justified?

Edvinas Jablonskis
Edvinas Jablonskis
Daily Editor
Edvinas Jablonskis began his basketball coverage career in 2017. Starting as a Daily Writer for BasketNews.lt, he steadily climbed the ranks and became a Daily Editor for BasketNews.com in 2021, a position he continues to hold. Over the years, Jablonskis has covered multiple EuroLeague Final Fours and international tournaments, including the FIBA EuroBasket, FIBA Basketball World Cup, and FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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