Ergin Ataman says he slapped his player Gokturk Ural in locker room

Ergin Ataman did not like Göktürk Ural's performance during the game against Eskisehir Basket and at half-time slapped him.

The coach was unable to control his nerves in the locker room. Then Ataman left out of the squad him (along with Aleks Maric).

This is Ergin Ataman's statement on this issue “I slapped Göktürk (born in 1995). Because he was not serious. I just warned him. This event happened in the locker room. The main problem is it. What is the locker room? Locker room is the bedroom of a team. That’s our special area. Agents are leading young players to irresponsible behaviors" as reported by Ajansbasketbol.