Played for both Partizan and Real, now called out the black-and-whites because of Osetkovski: 'It was unacceptable for him to even be brought in'
Just eight hours before the start of the Partizan - Real Madrid match in the 28th round of the Euroleague, Dilan Osetkovski and the black-and-whites learned that the power forward has been suspended due to a procedure that had already concluded in favor of the player. However, the Spanish anti-doping agency contacted FIBA in a completely new case, and the player has been suspended for marijuana use several years ago.
TL;DR
- Dilan Osetkovski was suspended by FIBA due to marijuana use from several years ago, shortly before the Partizan vs. Real Madrid Euroleague game.
- Former player Nikola Lončar criticized Partizan for signing Osetkovski, citing his past 'doping affair' and calling the recruitment "unacceptable".
- Lončar questioned the club's responsibility in vetting players with such histories and managing their cases.
- The timing of the suspension, announced right before a significant match, was noted as 'symptomatic' by Lončar, though he dismissed conspiracy theories.
- Lončar pointed out that marijuana is a low-stimulant substance compared to others like steroids.