Coaches and players were met with great ovation. First the General Director Victor Bychkov welcomed all fans. He told about club’s aims, and the most important task will be to make fans glad and proud of their team. Mr.Bychkov introduced all newcomers; among whose there are two European champions 2009 – Carlos Cabezas and Raul Lopez.


The head coach Sergio Scariolo picked up the baton from General Director. He told about the preparation of team before the season. He said that many newcomers joined the team and they need time to become a real team and he asked fans to support them. Then it was the turn of presents. Scariolo, Lopez, Mozgov gave the season tickets to fans, who bought them first.


Everybody to stood in honour of legendary Bc Khimki captain Alexander Petrenko. BC Khimki gave presents to fans, who organized and took part in the tournament in his memory.

In their turn BC Khimki fans prepared some presents for all players and coaches.
After it the time of fans’ questions came. Supporters asked who in the team can write poetry, what boys should do to become so great as Kelly McCarty, and when young Vyacheslav Zaytsev become best playmaker in Russia.

At the end the autograph were givenand photosession with the team was performed.