Vladimir Gomelsky indicated which team he supports in the VTB United League

Quadruple USSR champion with CSKA Vladimir Gomelsky On , he said that he would support the “red-blues” in the upcoming season of the VTB United League.

CSKA are 27-time Russian basketball champions, but the team won their last league title in 2021.

Gomelsky played for CSKA as a player from 1972 to 1976, after which he ended his career and began working as a coach in the club system. On October 20, the former basketball player turned 70.

— For the second year in a row, the champion of our league is not CSKA. Why is this happening and how much does it surprise you?

— Surprisingly, no. Upsetting – yes. I am a Tseskovite.

Competition within the VTB United League itself is intensifying. When CSKA, starting from 2002, won an infinite number of times first the Russian Championship, then the United League, other clubs learned about it. By that time, CSKA had already built a structure, there was clear responsibility – who was responsible for what and when, a headquarters had been recruited and employees had already gained some experience. As CSKA’s results increased, it became easier and easier to win the VTB United League. Zenit, UNICS, Lokomotiv, Saratov Avtodor studied, observed how this happened and rebuilt their clubs.

And here is the result of this work. The “red-blues” are euphoric about their success, but here, first Zenit, then UNICS and Loko reached this level. It’s very interesting to watch our championship now. Nothing can be said in advance.

– But this season we will see the champion for the third time, and again it will not be the army team?

– Provocative! I wouldn’t want that. I would like CSKA to regain the title. Whether it will work or not, I don’t know. But I will always support the “red-blues,” Gomelsky told .

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