Kada je u srijedu nešto nakon podne stigla i konačna potvrda onoga što su znali i vrapci na grani, užarila se atmosfera u “Gradu košarke”. Nakon duge četiri godine Danijel Jusup odlazi sa zadarske klupe.
Jedan dio navijača Zadra to je popratio u stanju blaženog blagostanja, dok je druga skupina zadarskih navijača bila ogorčena, tužna i puna poruka podrške za Jusupa. Čak su se na službenim stranicama Kluba brisali raznorazni komentari i, ako ovu situaciju promatrate sa strane, svakako vam ništa neće biti jasno.
Danijel Jusup je najtrofejniji trener Zadra. Čovjek koji je potpisao osam trofeja od ukupno 23, koliko ih Zadar ima u svojim vitrinama. Vratio je nakon 12 godina i legendarne 1986. prvi trofej u Jazine i to u samostalnoj Hrvatskoj. Isto je učinio i 2020., kada je nakon još jedne suše od 12 godina osvojen prvi trofej nakon odlaska iz Jazina. Popularni “Jupe” posljednji je koji je stvorio kvalitetnu skupinu domaćih igrača koja je kasnije godinama igrala po Europi i za reprezentaciju. Jusup je ujedno i jedini trener Zadra koji ima osvojen međunarodni trofej (Goodyear liga iz 2003.), a staž mu traje toliko dugo da je vodio Zadar i u Euroligi. Uvijek je vraćao kada je bilo potrebno, ali je i odbijao ponude najvećeg rivala - Cibone. Dotaknimo se i ovog posljednjeg mandata kad je došao u razrušeni klub, gdje je od skupine odbačenih igrača napravio skladni orkestar, odakle su igrači kasnije lansirani u europske visine, a Zadar je prvi put u svojoj povijesti dominirao i vladao hrvatskom košarkom, ma kakva god ona sada bila.
I to su činjenice, mjerljive i istinite, ali to nije dovoljno?
Možemo se dotaknuti i druge strane. Stalno se ističe da je Jusup izuzetno težak za suradnju. Što, ruku na srce, i jest istina, ali takav je i prema nadređenima, i prema novinarima, i prema igračima... Valjda se dovoljno puta opekao pa je sada taj njegov oprez došao do epskih razmjera. Možda su ga taj njegov karakter, u kojem nije savijao kičmu, i ta tvrdoglavost koštali bolje karijere, gdje bi možda pokupio koju simpatiju više, a ovako će uvijek, za jedan dio navijača, ostati neshvaćen. I istina, minula sezona bila je loša. Igrači su na parketu djelovali ispuhano, a Jusup bezidejno, vodeći neke svoje bitke, a nakon četiri godine izgubio je rat.
I što sada?
Bilo koji trener koji će preuzeti kormilo od Jusupa bit će bačen u kašetu brokava. Jedni će mu tražiti dlaku u jajetu, a drugi će imati prevelika očekivanja.
Po svemu sudeći, titulu Jusupova nasljednika uzet će Stipe Modrić . I već mu u startu treba skinuti kapu što se odlučio na tako odvažan potez. Jer će se svaki njegov korak pratiti mikroskopski. Kako su se klupske strukture odlučile da je došlo vrijeme za rastanak s Jusupom, znači li to da će njegov nasljednik biti sve ono što on nije bio? Dakle, od Modrića se očekuje lepršava košarka, razvijanje mladih igrača i povratak trofejima, jer valjda uprava ne teži stagnaciji, već iskoraku? I naravno, uz sve to, Modrić će na sve zadovoljno morati kimnuti glavom.
Zvuči li ovo sve malo utopistički?
Ništa, živi bili pa vidjeli, a vrijeme će pokazati je li se Zadar olako odrekao Jusupa…
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tportalIndependentCenter2 days agoLuka Modrić has returned to Croatia and taken over the coaching role at Zadar. He previously coached Ilirija in Slovenia, leading them into the ABA League and securing their place among regional elites during their first season. Modrić began his coaching career as an assistant coach with Ljubljana's Olimpija before moving to Ilirija. As a player, he had his most successful years with Olimpija, winning multiple titles including the ABA League championship in 2002. The contract with Modrić is signed until the end of the 2027/28 season. Zadar recently lost to Cibona in the finals, while former ZD
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Index.hrIndependentCenter2 days agoKK Zadar has announced that Stipe Modrić will be their new head coach, replacing Danijel Jusup. Modrić previously coached the first team at Slovenian club Ilirija and led them into the ABA league. He began his coaching career as an assistant with Ljubljana's Olimpija before moving to Ilirija. As a player, Modrić played for several clubs including Olimpija, where he won the ABA League title in 2002. The contract with Modrić is signed until the end of the 2027/28 season.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about the appointment of a new basketball coach without any ideological or political framing. It focuses on professional sports and does not involve political commentary or bias.
Telegram.hrIndependentCenter2 days agoThe Croatian basketball club Zadar has announced Stipe Modrić as their new head coach, succeeding Danijel Jusup. Modrić previously served as the head coach of Slovenia's Ilirija, where he led the team into the ABA League and retained them in the top tier during their first season. He has a long playing career with clubs such as Olimpija Ljubljana, where he won the ABA League title in 2002, and has also worked as an assistant coach in several teams before taking on the role of head coach.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports-related event—specifically, a coaching change in a professional basketball club—with no political commentary, framing, or bias evident. The content focuses solely on the background and achievements of the new coach without any ideological slant.
Jutarnji listIndependentCenter2 days agoStipe Modrić has been officially named the new head coach of KK Zadar, succeeding Danijel Jusup after his four-year tenure. Modrić comes from Slovenia, where he developed his coaching career after a successful playing career. He previously worked as an assistant coach at Olimpija and later took over as head coach of Ilirija in 2023. Under his leadership, Ilirija reached the ABA League playoffs and defeated Cibona in the additional qualifications. The article notes that Modrić is a student of Zagreb-based coach Zmago Sagadin, which could ensure a well-structured team focused on developing young
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Jutarnji listIndependentCenter3 days ago Time will tell if Zadar has easily given up his most trophy-winning coach.The article discusses the departure of Danijel Jusup, the most decorated coach in Zadar's history, after four years with the club. It highlights his achievements, including eight trophies out of Zadar's total 23, bringing back the first trophy to Zagreb in 1986 after 12 years without success, and again in 2020. The article notes his role in building a strong domestic team that competed in Europe and for the national team, as well as his international success in the Goodyear League in 2003. It also mentions his refusal of offers from the rival club Cibona and his work in rebuilding the team.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual overview of Jusup's career and achievements with Zadar, focusing on sports accomplishments rather than political issues. There is no evident framing bias, loaded language, or one-sided sourcing. The tone remains neutral, presenting information about his contributions,
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