Euroleague President and CEO Jordi Bertomeu draw comments
Jordi Bertomeu"Welcome to the draw of the 2012-13 Turkish Airlines Euroleague season.

"All seasons are important. All seasons have something different but the one we are inaugurating today is very special. This season is going to be special for mainly three reasons. Number one: we are going to have more games, 64 more games, number two: we are going to play on Fridays and number three: we are going to have our Turkish Airlines Final Four in a city we have never been before and that city is London

"We are aware that we have a big challenge in front of us and we assume it with excitement and determination. By playing more games among the best teams we are delivering what our fans are looking for. By playing on Fridays, more families with their kids will be able to come to our games. By going to London, we will promote our game in a big country where basketball needs to grow. MORE and BETTER - this is what we want to deliver.

"All this happen thanks to the support of our 71 TV broadcasters and our sponsors: Turkish Airlines, Bwin, Efes, Mondo, Intersport and AEG, our partners in London who offered us the opportunity to celebrate the Turkish Airlines Final Four in the amazing The O2.

"Now it’s time for the draw. Let’s now start With the 2012-2013 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Season.

"Thanks and Good luck for everybody."
Friday, July 06, 2012
Euroleague.net
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