Turkish Coach Ejected After Outburst at Israeli Referee
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- Turkish coach Erdem Can was ejected from a EuroCup game.
- He had a heated confrontation with Israeli referee Amit Back.
- Can received two technical fouls and stormed the court.
- His team lost to Tenerife 82-75.
- He previously celebrated defeating Hapoel Jerusalem with a Turkish flag.
Turkish coach Erdem Can of Turk Telekom was ejected from a EuroCup basketball game after receiving two technical fouls, culminating in a dramatic outburst directed at Israeli referee Amit Back. The incident occurred during the opening round of the EuroCup season, as Turk Telekom lost to Tenerife 82-75. In the early fourth quarter, Can protested a no-call for his team, a protest that continued until the next possession. He then stormed onto the court, yelling at Back. Can, known for his animated coaching style, was restrained by his assistants and eventually escorted off the court. This incident follows a previous controversy involving Can and Hapoel Jerusalem in the same competition last season. After his team eliminated the Israeli club in the quarterfinals, Can celebrated ostentatiously with a Turkish flag, stating, "We see raising our flag proudly everywhere as the most beautiful thing in the world. One of our biggest motivations was to beat Hapoel Jerusalem and be able to raise this flag."
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