Which European Stars Have Very Real Hopes of Winning the 2024 NBA Championship as the Playoffs Get Underway
As the NBA playoffs get underway, expectations for North America’s grandest teams are sky-high. However, in recent years, it has been the stars from the other side of the pond rather than Stateside that have shone brightest. As the opening round of the postseason unfolds, it looks as though this term will be no different. […]
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Luka Doncic has a rough day at the office
The Dallas Mavericks lost an utterly ridiculous Game 4 of the NBA playoffs to the LA Clippers. Luka Doncic had a triple double in defeat. Yet the superstar showed the challenges that lie ahead for him, both in this series and his broader usage It was an utterly ridiculous game in Dallas where the Mavs […]
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Jabari Parker is on a path of self-discovery with FC Barcelona
A wandering soul in the NBA, Jabari Parker is making an impact on the Euroleague playoffs. Can he parlay this run with FC Barcelona into something more? Emmet Ryan says he’ll need to prove his worth in both road games against Olympiacos Getting hot hasn’t been an issue for Jabari Parker since his move across […]
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Franz Wagner has found his groove at the right time for the Orlando Magic
Franz Wagner was superb in Game 4 and he appears to be hitting his stride right when the Orlando Magic need it in the NBA playoffs. Emmet Ryan on the German star and his ever expressive brother, the joy of life that is Moe Wagner It took a half for Franz Wagner to get truly […]
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Protect the FIBA Europe Cup at all costs
It’s the other competition in European basketball. For most, it’s an afterthought. In the eyes of this website, it’s a gem that speaks to the soul to the sport. Emmet Ryan on the need to keep the FIBA Europe Cup in the future of basketball During arguably the busiest week of the European basketball year, […]
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Kostas Sloukas was the definition of must-win mentality for Panathinaikos
One mistake. That was all it took to unleash the beast. Kostas Sloukas took out his frustrations in style on Thursday to guide Panathinaikos to Game 2 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs If this is how Kostas Sloukas responds to one mistake, imagine what he’d do after an actually bad […]
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Vassilis Spanoulis and Peristeri look to crash the Spanish party in Belgrade
With the final four of the Basketball Champions League coming up this weekend, Vassilis Spanoulis is in familiar territory. The Greek legend is synonymous with Final Four appearances. This may not be Euroleague but bringing Peristeri to Basketball Champions League glory would be quite a triumph early in his coaching career. It’s Kill Bill in […]
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Is this the beginning of the last dance for Ricky Rubio?
His legacy began with an Olympic run and a Euroleague Basketball championship. Now, he might be looking to close it in similar fashion. For Ricky Rubio, this series between FC Barcelona and Olympiacos may be about writing the final chapter his way. There’s no confirmation on anything with Ricky Rubio’s basketball career beyond this summer. […]
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Sarunas Jasikevicius and the need to succeed
Everyone wants to win. Sarunas Jasikevicius needs it. With him leading Fenerbahce into a Euroleague Basketball playoff series again Monaco, Emmet Ryan on the fiery coach determined to prove his way works There’s no shortage of places where Sarunas Jasikevicius is loved. That’s not the debate. The question for the former player who has rapidly […]
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Markus Howard is ready for one big playoff ride with Baskonia
Get ready for a ride made of vibes. Markus Howard is the man for Baskonia as they prepare to take on Real Madrid in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. Emmet Ryan on how Howard has made a connection like few others with fans in Vitoria-Gasteiz When your key scorer goes 1 of 7 inside the arc […]
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