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"Thank You for Everything, General!" Westermann Recalls Dule's Words

French basketball player Leo Westermann bid farewell to his former coach Duško Vujošević, who passed away on Wednesday.
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Westermann was a part of the Partizan squad from 2012 to 2014. Humska, the club's home, was the most significant stop in his career, so much so that he singled out Serbia as a special place in his life and gave his children Serbian names. The French player spoke about the immense importance of Duško Vujošević, his basketball mentor, for his career in a farewell message on the X network, posted after the news of his mentor's passing.

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Thank you for everything, General. Thank you for the memories I will carry with me my entire life. Thank you for your passion, your energy, and your belief in me. Thank you for the life lessons that shaped all of us and will remain with us forever. Leo Westermann

He also shared some of Vujošević's distinctive thoughts that left a deep impression on him and his teammates.

"The team is like a submarine crew; if one makes a mistake, everyone is dead. Through repetition, we develop automatisms and character, and I insist, those who train seriously do not tolerate defeat. The more time we spend on the court, the better our chances," Westermann quoted, concluding his message with:

"Rest in peace, Dule…"

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