Onuralp Bitim: The Decisive Factor Will Be the Will to Fight!

Fenerbahçe Beko's Onuralp Bitim Speaks Ahead of EuroLeague Final Four Match Against Olympiacos

The EuroLeague Final Four is set to take place in Athens, Greece, where Fenerbahçe Beko will face Olympiacos tomorrow. Onuralp Bitim, a national player for Fenerbahçe, expressed confidence in their team and their ability to advance to the final with a strong performance on the court.

Following a training session at the Telekom Center, Bitim and Latvian player Arturs Zagars answered questions from the media. Bitim highlighted the high motivation levels within the team, stating, "The atmosphere in the team is very good. We've been coming as the biggest favorite with the title of the last champion since the start of the season. Neither finishing first nor being the favorite means anything if the games aren't won. We've worked very hard since the start of the season. We have the cup we've dreamed of and deserve, but there's an obstacle in the form of Olympiacos. We will do everything to secure this victory and take another step towards the cup."

On the decisive factors in the match, Bitim said, "The decisive factor will be the will to fight. The side that fights harder, plays better, and reflects their experience on the game will advance to the final. This team will be us. Fenerbahçe has won championships back-to-back... Our upcoming opponent will do everything to stop us, but we are Fenerbahçe and I believe we will win the cup."

Bitim, who is experiencing his first Final Four with Fenerbahçe, expressed, "My motivation is very high. I've been to the Final Four with Anadolu Efes before. In my first year with Fenerbahçe, I've already been to two cups and now the Final Four. We are progressing step by step towards our goals and achieving them. We have reached the most important part. Being in the Final Four is a very exciting moment for me and a significant one for my career. It's also special to be here in the Fenerbahçe jersey."

Lavish Zagars, a Latvian player for Fenerbahçe Beko, highlighted their readiness and confidence going into the match against Olympiacos. Zagars expressed his excitement about being part of the Final Four and stated, "We feel good about ourselves, but we also trust ourselves. However, it's important to stay calm. We are happy that everyone is healthy. We are ready to fight tomorrow. Olympiacos finished first in the regular season and made it to the Final Four five times in a row. They are a top-tier team. We will try to create a chance for ourselves and play well for 40 minutes. In the Final Four, any team can beat any other team. The outcome is uncertain. We will just try to do our best and not leave the court with any regrets after the match."