Who should succeed Žoc? Is it time for Aleksandar Djordjević? POLL

Partizan should first officially announce Obradović’s departure, which, given the circumstances, is merely a formality.

Once that happens, the question on everyone’s mind is: who will be brave, ready, and capable enough to step into Željko’s shoes and take the black-and-white ship that has been sinking this season?

The black-and-whites have lost seven of their last eight EuroLeague games.

The team urgently needs a boost from the bench, new energy, and a new name—a new helmsman—to prevent the season from slipping irretrievably before the new year.

In the minds of Partizan fans, the savior seems obvious, standing above all others: another club legend and icon of Serbian basketball, Aleksandar Djordjević.

“Sale Nacionale” is currently unattached and there appear to be no professional obstacles preventing him from taking over the club he led to its most important trophy with a three-pointer in Istanbul in 1991—precisely when Obradović witnessed that historic moment from the bench.

His presence on Partizan’s bench would undoubtedly reignite the same fan fervor that burned throughout Obradović’s tenure.

Sale’s last coaching stint was in China, and before that, he led several EuroLeague clubs including Fenerbahçe, Virtus, Bayern Munich, and Panathinaikos, as well as the Serbian national team, Benetton, and Olimpia Milano.

Speaking of his playing career is unnecessary.

Another candidate to succeed Obradović is Andrea Trinkieri, who remains fondly remembered by fans for his tenure during a turbulent period at Partizan.

The temperamental Italian won over black-and-white supporters with gestures, charm, and results, although he left the club following disagreements with Ostoja Mijailović, which could hinder his return.

Trinkieri is currently unattached after being dismissed from Žalgiris.