“In the first week of the new season in the Euroleague, we will play on the road against Limoges, one of the teams embracing the traditional style of French basketball. Limoges has played three matches in the French League. Physical capabilities and high-paced basketball are among the two points that stand out about Limoges. We have to keep these under control. In line with that, we have to display our teamwork both in defense and in offense. Every match in Euroleague is different, and there are no easy ones...”

Anadolu Efes’s Birkan Batuk also stated his thoughts: “We want to make a good start into the Euroleague. Following the Presidential Cup win a few days ago, we are taking on the Euroleague season before the Turkish League. I hope we will perform very well on the road. We are up against a tough challenge against Limoges, who were crowned champions in the French League last year. If we manage to impose our style on the court, we can come back home with a win, and make a good start to our European journey...”