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Sasa Obradovic / Head Coach

Miestas: Belgrade
Šalis: Serbia
Gimė: 1969-01-29
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Sasa Obradovic opens up on Europe's identity crisis and unlocking Mike James

2024-12-31

"I don't know how you're going to manage all the situations out there." That was the text Sasa Obradovic received from his agent, Misko Raznatovic, in 2021. Nearly a year removed from his last job, Obradovic's EuroLeague coaching prospects had grown quiet. The message came with a challenge disguised as an offer: take over a struggling EuroLeague rookie team, AS Monaco.
Vassilis Spanoulis reveals he had EuroLeague offers, names his goal as a coach

2024-12-04

Vassilis Spanoulis is embarking on a new chapter of his illustrious basketball career, this time as a coach in the EuroLeague. After years of dominating the court as one of Europe's best players, winning multiple titles and accolades, he now faces the challenge of guiding AS Monaco to success as their new head coach.
Elie Okobo on Obradovic's firing: 'It's a failure – everyone must look at the mirror'

2024-11-22

In the wake of AS Monaco's 103-92 Euroleague victory over LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on Thursday, guard Elie Okobo reflected on the team's collective effort and the changes needed after the departure of coach Sasa Obradovic. Okobo, who scored 27 points in the win, emphasized the importance of team cohesion and the steps they must take to improve.
Monaco GM explains decision to fire Obradovic, describes ideal candidate

2024-11-21

Just a few days after Sasa Obradovic's dismissal from AS Monaco, which made the Serbian coach the firstEuroLeague tactician to lose his job this season, the club's GM Oleksiy Yefimov explained the reasons that led to the two sides parting ways.
Sasa Obradovic sends a farewell message to Monaco

2024-11-19

Monaco Basket made a shock move last night, announcing that they have parted ways with Sasa Obradovic, making him the first head coach this season who lost his job in the EuroLeague. Obradovic wrote a short farewell message on his X account, thanking all his players, assistants, people in the club, and journalists for everything during his time in Monaco.
Mike James reacts to Obradovic firing: 'You pushed me to be my best version'

2024-11-18

AS Monaco have decided to part ways with head coach Sasa Obradovic, making him the first EuroLeague tactician to lose his job this season. Mike James, the team's leader, took to social media to express his gratitude toward Obradovic, who had been with the team since late 2021.
Monaco part ways with Sasa Obradovic

2024-11-18

Sasa Obradovic becomes the first EuroLeague head coach to lose his job this season, according to the official team's announcement. The decision to part ways with Obradovic came after AS Monaco's home loss to Le Mans on Sunday, which left the team with a 5-3 record in the French League. In the EuroLeague, Monaco holds a 6-4 record, tied for seventh place.
Sasa Obradovic after loss to Crvena Zvezda: 'This is a shame'

2024-11-12

AS Monaco lost their second game in the last three matchups, and the team's head coach, Sasa Obradovic, was visibly disappointed with the way his players carried themselves against Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade.
Sasa Obradovic dissects Mike James' character, confesses affinity for Jordan Loyd

2024-11-11

Sasa Obradovic has been coaching AS Monaco for three years. The 55-year-old Belgrade native has worked as a coach for 20 years continuously, but he's still looking forward to the game that's ahead of him with the same passion as when he started out in Cologne.
Sasa Obradovic explains Monaco's loss: 'We were just walking there'

2024-10-24

Paris Basketball has got its first away win in the team's history in the EuroLeague, beating AS Monaco in the derby game 80-87. Monaco head coach Sasa Obradovic surely wasn't happy with his team's performance, showcasing that in the post-game interview with EuroLeague TV. "We didn't pick up with their rhythm. We didn't run and jump like them," Obradovic started.
Sasa Obradovic gives injury update on Korkmaz, says Monaco should make additions

2024-10-03

AS Monaco won against Olimpia Milano today, 93-80, and head coach Sasa Obradovic gave some updates about his team. First of all, he was asked to give an update on status of Furkan Korkmaz, who left the court in the middle of 3rd period and never returned back.
Sasa Obradovic: 'Zvezda and Partizan are challenging for Final Four'

2024-09-28

Sasa Obradovic is ready for another EuroLeague campaign with Monaco. Serbian coach talked to Sport Klub, starting conversation with expectations about this season's Monaco squad. "Expectations are huge, as always for a team like Monaco. In last three years we were in play-offs, and we expect nothing less than that. Everyone wants a Final Four spot now."
Sasa Obradovic pushes back against Collet's comment: 'Strange...'

2024-08-07

When Rudy Gobert couldn't fully compete due to a minor injury, Mathias Lessort played a dominant game against Canada in the quarterfinal of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. After the match, France's head coach, Vincent Collet, praised the player, which raised a question for his well-known colleague.
Sasa Obradovic reacts to viral jacuzzi moment, jokes about Monaco reception

2024-06-14

AS Monaco secured their second consecutive French League title on Wednesday night, winning a decisive 3-1 series victory over Paris Basketball. The 115-76 scoreline in their final win was impressive, but the celebrations that followed stole the show. Coach Sasa Obradovic even ended up getting thrown into the jacuzzi, in a video that went viral on social media.
Mike James hints about his future in Monaco

2024-06-06

Mike James had himself a season to remember with AS Monaco. Although they failed to make it to the 2024 EuroLeague Final Four with a slim defeat at the hands of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, James nevertheless became the regular season MVP.
Sasa Obradovic set to stay in Monaco

2024-05-14

AS Monaco head coach Sasa Obradovic is set to extend his tenure beyond the 2023-24 season, sources tell BasketNews. According to BasketNews sources, the decision to continue the cooperation was made before the playoff series against Fenerbahce. Obradovic's contract with Monaco runs until 2025 Monaco recently made history by becoming the first home team in the EuroLeague playoffs to lose Game 5.
Sasa Obradovic calls Game 5 a lottery, explains Mike James' struggles in series

2024-05-08

AS Monaco faced a historical setback in Game 5, losing their home-court advantage and, ultimately, the series against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in an 80-79 defeat on Wednesday night. Head coach Sasa Obradovic didn't hide his disappointment during the post-game conference.
Obradovic had Punter vs. Llull flashbacks at center of scuffle with Fenerbahce fans

2024-05-03

A do-or-die win for AS Monaco in Game 4 of the playoff series between itself and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul was concluded by a scuffle between Monaco players and Fenerbahce fans.
Sasa Obradovic praises Mike James, compares him to Drazen Petrovic

2024-03-06

Mike James is about to become the EuroLeague's all-time top scorer. His head coach at AS Monaco, Sasa Obradovic, has the highest praise for the player's work ethic and talent. In an interview with Blazo Komnenic from Meridian Sport, Obradovic proclaimed James to be the most talented player in Europe.
Sasa Obradovic evaluates Kemba Walker's progress and PAO's potential

2024-01-18

For coach Sasa Obradovic and his team, AS Monaco, last Thursday evening was tough. A 63-88 blowout loss to hosts Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens at OAKA couldn't possibly go down well.  The Roca Team looked disjointed from the beginning to the end of the contest and thus stood no chance of even making it a close game. 
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