sports
March 5, 2026
Žarko Paspalj Revealed: "I Called Željko Obradović"
Žarko Paspalj, the legendary basketball player and now sports director of Partizan, gave an extensive interview to Greek Gazetta. He spoke on numerous topics, including the current situation at Partizan and his relationship with Željko Obradović.
TL;DR
- Paspalj has been Partizan's sports director for two months, facing challenges after Željko Obradović's departure.
- He called Obradović to understand the reasons behind the situation.
- The team experienced negative reactions from the crowd, which Paspalj links to political issues.
- Partizan's primary focus is the ABA League, with potential team changes planned for the summer.
- Paspalj discusses potential Final Four contenders, highlighting Olympiacos and Fenerbahçe, and identifying Crvena zvezda as a dark horse.
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