Bartzokas: I Want Dorsey to Stay on the Team, I Have No Personal Grudge

Olympiacos head coach Georgios Bartzokas spoke about Tyler Dorsey, who has been kept away from the team. In the ninth week of EuroLeague, the team that beat Olimpia Milano also has Jean Montero's six-month injury and Evan Fournier's health issue on its agenda. Dorsey, however, was left out of the squad following statements he made about his role on the team and his new contract.

Bartzokas reminded that Dorsey made a big contribution to the team last season. The coach, who said he wants to see the player in the team, stressed that everyone must have the mentality that the Olympiacos jersey requires. Saying he has no personal resentment toward any player, Bartzokas added that he would do everything to win but would do so within moral limits.

The head coach argued that players must also understand the club's place in Europe. Drawing attention to the fan support, its long-term plan, and finishing in the Final Four five years in a row, Bartzokas said a player who wants to play high-level European basketball would want to be part of this team.

Bartzokas also brought up the new arena set to open next year. Stating that the project, which will enter service within the year, is currently attractive to every player, the coach rejected the view that he said this because he works at Olympiacos. Bartzokas stressed that everyone should appreciate what the team offers.