The EuroLeague has a new president. It is a former well-known figure in European basketball, Dejan Bodiroga, accompanied by Marshall Glickman, appointed interim CEO, replacing Jordi Bertomeu.
Considered one of the best players in European basketball, Dejan Bodiroga has won the EuroLeague three times and won multiple individual awards. Since the end of his career, the Serb has been vice-president of his country’s federation between 2011 and 2015, then president of the competitions commission of FIBA Europe.
He ” will focus on improving the quality of the competition for clubs, players, fans, partners and all EuroLeague stakeholders. His vast international network forms the basis of a new strategy focused on improving institutional relations within the global basketball community.“, explains the European body in its press release.
The former great glory of Yugoslav basketball, who will also hold the position of director, will be accompanied in his company by Marshall Glickman, well known in the world of sport. A long-time adviser to the EuroLeague, the American was notably president of the Blazers in the 1990s. He also held the positions of broadcast coordinator and director of media sales in the NBA.
The two men greeted their predecessor, Jordi Bertomeu, the former CEO in place for more than twenty years. He was one of the founders of the European league in 2000 and has led it ever since, throughout its development. ” Under his leadership, the EuroLeague quickly became the most recognized basketball competition outside of North America, reaching a global audience. “, greeted the instance.
