Vlade Đurović Said Goodbye to Duško Vujošević with Never More Emotional Words: "We Weren't Friends, But..."
Partizan and Crvena zvezda basketball players are playing their 37th round EuroLeague matches on Friday evening against Zalgiris in the Belgrade Arena and Asvel in France. The Red and Whites are fighting for a play-in spot, while the Black and Whites are playing for prestige, but also for Duško Vujošević.
TL;DR
- Vlade Đurović offered his condolences to the family of the late coach Duško Vujošević.
- Đurović stated that despite not being close friends, he had great respect for Vujošević's work.
- He described Vujošević's passing as a great loss for basketball, emphasizing his potential to contribute further as a mentor and advisor.
- Đurović reminisced about their coaching rivalry, particularly the 1987 playoff finals.
- Partizan's victory in that 1987 final, secured by key three-pointers, was Vujošević's first title against Đurović.