Joan Peñarroya Praises Miloš Teodosić and Crvena Zvezda Start

Crvena Zvezda head coach Joan Peñarroya shared insights into his team's strong EuroLeague campaign, their 3-7 record, and working with club legend Miloš Teodosić during an interview with the Spanish program "Tirando a fallar".

Peñarroya highlighted the unique perspective that Teodosić, now serving a prominent role within the club, brings to the coaching staff. The Spanish tactician noted that the former star guard's basketball IQ remains exceptional, helping bridge the gap with modern EuroLeague players.

"Sometimes it is very amusing. When he sees certain things, he asks: 'What is he doing?'. So I tell him: 'Miloš, you know there are no players like you anymore, right?'. He still has that court vision from a player's perspective, and it helps a lot," Peñarroya said.

Working with EuroLeague Stars

The coach contrasted his past experience at Unicaja with managing elite talent in Belgrade, where players are often focused on major contracts. He praised Teodosić for providing invaluable cultural and psychological insight into the squad's mindset.

Peñarroya also addressed the recent arrival of center Christian Koloko, emphasizing the immediate impact of the NBA veteran. "His presence greatly influences our game. He is intelligent, ready to work, and has the right habits for a player coming from the NBA. He integrated quickly," the coach stated, praising Koloko's defensive and offensive contributions.

Concluding the interview with a lighthearted note, Peñarroya discussed his ongoing struggles to learn the Serbian language, noting that local veterans advised him that remaining blissfully unaware of outside noise might be the best strategy for a basketball coach in Belgrade.