Aleksandar Djordjevic expressed deep respect for Goran Dragic, reflecting on his influence in basketball and revealing his early interest in signing Dragic during his time at Milano. Djordjevic highlighted Dragic's exemplary career and the lasting impact he has made.
In a recent interview with Meridian Sport, Serbian basketball coach Aleksandar Djordjevic reflected on his longstanding admiration for Goran Dragic.
Djordjevic, who attended a celebratory event in Ljubljana honoring Dragic's career, took the opportunity to recount his early attempts to bring the Slovenian star to Olimpia Milan.
“During my early coaching years in Milan, I wanted to sign him. He was 17 years old, and a tape of him reached me. I wanted him, but my sporting director and general manager didn’t know him, they didn’t want him. He was the one I wanted because I’m a coach who likes to give young players a chance. I saw something special in him, and he has shown it throughout his career,” Djordjevic revealed.
Djordjevic spoke highly of Dragic’s career, emphasizing the high standards he set both as a player and as a person.
“What can I say that hasn’t already been said about Goran Dragic? He set extremely high standards throughout his career, first and foremost as a person, and then as a player. He is an example to every child, every athlete, of how to get the most out of a career and how to reach moments like the one his teammates, coaches, Ljubljana, and his entire nation prepared for him.” he noted
The presence of the basketball elite in Ljubljana to honor Dragic was a testament to his impact on the sport.
Djordjevic, who has experienced his own farewell, understands the significance of such a gathering.
“It’s very nice when your teammates from various teams, coaches, come and pay their respects to you in this way. When your compatriots show love from the stands, you know you’ve done something great, not just in moments of your career but in general.”
Djordjevic’s words reflect the deep respect and admiration he holds for Dragic, not just as a player but as a person who has left a significant mark on the sport of basketball.
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