Turkish Coach Ejected After Outburst at Israeli Referee
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- Coach Erdem Can was ejected from a EuroCup game for confronting referee Amit Back.
- Can received two technical fouls and stormed the court in protest.
- Turk Telekom lost the game to Tenerife 82-75.
- Can had a history of contentious behavior against Israeli teams.
- He previously celebrated a win over Hapoel Jerusalem with a Turkish flag.
Erdem Can, the coach of Turkish basketball team Turk Telekom, was ejected from a EuroCup game on October 26th after receiving two technical fouls and storming onto the court to confront Israeli referee Amit Back. The incident occurred during the opening round of the EuroCup, where Turk Telekom lost 82-75 to Tenerife. Can's outburst followed a prolonged protest at the beginning of the fourth quarter when a foul was not called in his team's favor. He continued his protests until the next play, at which point he entered the court and began yelling at Back. Can, who is known for his animated sideline presence, had to be restrained by his assistants and was eventually escorted off the court by two members of his staff. Last season, Can's team eliminated Hapoel Jerusalem from the same competition, after which he celebrated demonstratively with a Turkish flag, stating that winning against Hapoel Jerusalem and being able to wave the flag was a significant motivation and the most beautiful thing in the world at that moment.
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