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.
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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