Continuously, continuously, and continuously. - Kahn's statement by world champion Bonga
Munich is no stranger to Oliver Kahn's (54) fierce determination to win. Kahn once said, "Further, always further," embodying his unwavering spirit.
Flashback: May 19, 2001, Germany's Bayern Munich had to win against Hamburg SV to secure the championship with just one point needed. Entering the final minutes at 0:0, Bayern seemed unable to clinch the title. Disaster struck as Sergej Barbarez propelled the ball into Hamburg's net, leaving Bayern reeling with no faith in their chances.
However, Kahn rallied the team with his impassioned words: "Never give up! Always go further! Always further!" Kahn's grit paid off as Patrik Andersson scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of extra time, earning Bayern the title.
Always aiming for victory, unending ambition, and never giving up, Kahn embodied these qualities like no other, collecting eight championship titles in 14 years as a valued player for Bayern.
Shah Bonga: The Bavarian Force
Isaac Bonga (24), a versatile basketball player and the current world champion, is leading Bayern's charge. He possesses the Bayern spirit running through his veins.
Despite Bayern's dominating performance in Game 1 against the Würzburg Baskets (91:76), Bonga wasn't entirely satisfied. The team faced a minor setback in the second half, with Würzburg managing to reduce the lead to eleven points.
Refusing to accept those setbacks, Bonga emphasized, "We took the gas off in the second half. That can't be. Keep going. Always keep going. We have to have the killer instinct. And for 40 minutes."
The high standards at Bayern run deep, as Bonga acknowledges: "We have very high, very high expectations here. We are actually never satisfied. We have a higher goal in Munich. We have to keep improving. Become even more sovereign, there's still room for improvement."
Bold words for Würzburg.
Bayern will play their second playoff semi-final game against the Würzburg Baskets in the best-of-five series at the BMW Arena in Munich on Friday night (8:30 pm, live on Dyn/ANNOUNCEMENT).
If they emerge victorious, Bayern will have a clear advantage, with the match ball in Game 3 and one step closer to the final. Following Bonga's lead, Bayern's journey to the top continues.
If Bayern follows his orders, it will be difficult for any opponent to overcome them: "If we go through and everyone sticks to the rules, especially in defense, then it's very difficult for any opponent to win against us."
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