Just when you think you’ve seen it all in sports, Borisa Simanić proves you wrong! The guy who lost a kidney due to an injury at the World Cup and went through hell is now facing something hard to believe. Simanić exploded on Instagram with a message that shook the Serbian basketball community: “Thank you Serbia, I gave you my kidney, glory, joy, and you give me humiliation, sadness, grief.” What happened? The federation told him there is no place for him in the extended roster for the upcoming European Championship in Latvia! Yes, you read that right — a man who gave everything for Serbia, who survived severe injuries and fought like a lion, is now cut from the team without clear explanation.
This decision hit Borisa so hard that he had to explain his fiery reaction. His struggle and sacrifice are well known — he had a kidney removed after an injury in a duel in South Sudan. Yet, coach Svetislav Pešćaronić decided not to include him in the wider list for the EuroBasket. Could the reason be the arrival of other players like Tristan Vukčević, who chose Serbia over Greece? Or is there something else behind this decision? Everything is shrouded in mystery.
This situation raises many questions about how players and their sacrifices are valued in Serbian basketball. Is this the right way to thank an athlete who gave everything for the national team? Or is this just another example of how athletes are treated like disposable goods? Borisa Simanić has shown he is a fighter, but will the federation show the same?
If you have thoughts on this, feel free to share — maybe together we can understand what’s really going on behind the scenes of Serbian basketball. Or at least have a laugh at this absurd situation. Who knows, maybe Borisa will surprise the public again soon, but this time on the court, not Instagram!
