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Dejan
Bodiroga: "You can never say no to the option
of the NBA"
by Jorge
Sierra / May 15, 2003
How's
been the aftermath of the victory in the Euroleague?
Dejan Bodiroga: We are very happy because we have reached a very important goal... So
we are very happy.
What does this
title have in special compared to the others you've won?
DB: Each one
is special. Each one is beautiful in his own way. I'm very happy to have
won this with Barcelona because it was the first one for FC Barcelona.
I'm very happy.
Having won everything
in Europe, what are your motivations to keep on playing Euro basketball?
DB: There are
always new motivations -- improving, doing the maximum... If you win one,
you have to try to win another one. And if you win another one, then go
for another.
Where do you see
yourself playing in a couple of years?
DB: Well, I
don't know. Now I'm thinking on Barcelona. I'm under contract with Barcelona
and I only think about Barcelona.
Is the NBA an option
for you in the near future?
DB: You can
never say no. It might be an option. But we'll see.
Do you like the
type basketball that is played in the NBA?
DB: Yes, yes.
Any team you like
in special?
DB: Sacramento.
They still hold
your rights. Have you been in touch with anybody in the team management
as of late?
DB: (Two seconds
of silence) No.
And with Stojakovic and Divac?
DB: Yes. I've
been in touch with them.
Have they tried
to convince you to sign with the Kings?
DB: No, we
have talked about other things.
This summer you
said two NBA teams tried to sign you. Was that the closest you got to
join an NBA team?
DB: No. I've
had offers other years.
What should a team
offer to convince you to play in the NBA?
DB: Like I
said, I'm just focused on Barcelona. We'll see what happens.
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