"I wanted to come to Partizan for free for Željko!" Famous Russian opens up: Vujošević treated me like his own son!

"When will I return? When you call me. A few years ago, when Željko Obradović was coaching Partizan, several Serbian coaches asked me if I'd like to play for him. I said, 'Of course, and for free.' If I get the chance, I'll consider coming to Serbia." - Andrey Vorontsevich

"They (Radonjić and Obradović) have a similar playing style, serious coaches with excellent staff. Probably not everyone can handle him and the pressure of working with him; these younger generations are a bit weaker and more sensitive if you tell them the truth. We have to play defense; that can help us on both ends. I understand the younger generations, but they need to understand that it can help us both offensively and defensively. That's how it's done. Okay, maybe we're tired, but that's why we get paid; that's why we're professionals. It is what it is; we have to learn from these losses. We'll analyze them for sure; the coaching staff will do that and show us who we really are and what we need to do to improve. In the Final Four, anything is possible; one mistake changes everything. We were up by 20, and then we lost in the end. But that's basketball." - Andrey Vorontsevich

"Yes, I know eight. Not eight... Everyone knows that one. I speak a little, but I understand more. I also know 'Russians and Serbs, brothers forever.'" - Andrey Vorontsevich

"Of course, the EuroLeague is the strongest competition in Europe. Perhaps even in the world, if we're talking about the tactical side of basketball. But it is what it is; I hope everything will be resolved, but it's hard to say because we are just athletes. We are ready; just call us." - Andrey Vorontsevich

"He was my coach; this is a great loss. I want to thank him; he was like a father to me. When he was my coach, he would always gently tap my cheek and say, 'Come on, son.' This is a great loss; players always loved him and wanted the best for him. I'm very sorry about everything. He showed us that love. In teams like CSKA, young players don't have much time and experience, but when Dule was here, he helped us and gave us confidence. Me, Alexey Shved, Boban Marjanović... He told us he believed in us, gave us drills that gave us a feel for the game, reading the game, and gave us many easy points. He always told us to keep our heads up, to learn from our mistakes. He was here for a short time, but he meant a lot to us, especially to me because he spent a lot of time with me and showed me many things about basketball." - Andrey Vorontsevich

"Russia is always open to Serbia; let's be friends. We are brothers; we must stick together in these crazy times in the world. We understand each other; we are brothers and friends; let's connect and stay together. Like an orchestra, it's okay if you're just one violin, but together as an orchestra, it's different music. That's why I said let's be together." - Andrey Vorontsevich