Jonathan Alon Says Jerusalem’s Coaching Change Was “Professionally a Mistake”

Hapoel Jerusalem announced on Monday that Serbian coach Sasha Obradovic will take over as head coach, replacing Jonathan Alon. The announcement came on Sport 5, and the timing was notable because the team is in the middle of the basketball finals coverage.

In an interview with the show “Chamishiyot,” scheduled to air on Tuesday, Alon reacted to the hiring and offered a pointed opinion about the club’s decision. He said he respects Hapoel Jerusalem, but believes the move was “professionally a mistake.”

The interview teaser also includes several provocative questions raised to Alon about whether Obradovic would have done better in his place, what would have happened if Alon had won a championship, and whether he would have told owner Adelson that he could bring him a title. The segment is being promoted as part of Sport 5’s special live program accompanying Game 1 of the final from the arena.

The article does not report Alon’s full answers, only that he will address the hiring decision in the upcoming broadcast.