1. Evaluate your team's performance in the VTB United League this season.
2. How would you rate the level of the league and which team or player surprised you most?
3. What do expect from next season in the league?

Answers of Vladimir RODIONOV, BC Avtodor President:

1. We had a wonderful result. For a debut season after 10 years away from elite competition, we deserved an A+. During the regular season, Avtodor beat practically all of the big clubs in the league, including CSKA. If not for Downs's injury, we could have played much better in the playoffs. The colossal difference between the Superleague and VTB United League was very noticeable. Our biggest accomplishment this season was that we managed to draw a lot of fans to the arena with our play. We led the league in attendance.

2. The level of the league was very high. The round-robin format during the regular season was very fair when it came to the final VTB United League and Russian championship standings.

Almost all of the key players on our team were a pleasant surprise. I wasn't confident that Fortson would get comfortable so quickly at the highest level. He's a brilliant player and very competitive. He could definitely play in the NBA if he changed his attitude. But it's tough for him to stick at a top club because of his behavior and attitude toward life. Fesenko also made me happy. He'd never played as well as he did for us this season. I'm very happy for him and hope he keeps it up! Vzdyakhalkin, Peterson and Downs also enjoyed the best seasons of their careers.

3. First of all, I expect consistency from Avtodor, which will help us perform even better than we did this season. We are planning for the future when it comes to free agency. We plan to play at least as well in the upcoming season and compete for medals the following year.