Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, and the need to fight forever
Forget the NCAA Final Four. Ignore the NBA All Star game. The Olympic gold medal game is an afterthought. There’s one fixture that every basketball fan should try to see in person before they die. On Friday, Emmet Ryan went to the OAKA for the Euroleague battle between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. Ντέρμπι των αιωνίων αντιπάλων, […]
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Top European Players in the NBA: Who Shines the Brightest?
The NBA has become a global stage, welcoming talents from every corner of the world. European players, with their unique styles and impressive skills, have steadily increased their impact on the league. Key Takeaways – European players have been pivotal in reshaping NBA styles and strategies. – Pioneering athletes like Hank Biasatti and Toni Kukoč […]
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Life, the universe, and Bryant Dunston
He wasn’t close to the star of the game yet he commanded the spotlight. Bryant Dunston showed why he still holds value in the basketball world on Wednesday night. The 38 year old didn’t roll back the clock for Zalgiris Kaunas, writes Emmet Ryan. Instead, he used old man guile to get his side past […]
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Evan Fournier just needs to relax
Olympiacos got the win over Real Madrid but it was another mixed night for Evan Fournier. Emmet Ryan writes that the issue can be solved. I’s about adjusting his basketball to be lethal in Euroleague. Basketball, like any mass participation sport in the digital age, faces the risk of homogenisation. Evan Fournier’s issues adapting to […]
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Just 5 minutes more
A double round weekend in Ireland was crammed for Emmet Ryan. Yet, oddly, it also led him to reflect and ponder things. The great river that is self-employment has floods and droughts. It’s best not to get too caught up in metaphors if you want to deal with it. Two games. That’s what this weekend […]
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Has Euroleague got an age issue?
The improved quality of Euroleague really isn’t in doubt. Basketball as a business is about more than just the basketball itself. Emmet Ryan examines whether the competition could do with an infusion of youth? While never exactly known for being overflowing with youngsters, the lack of true rising stars in Euroleague this season is cause […]
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Partizan remain a work in progress
Euroleague is not a forgiving place for any basketball side. Partizan’s almost completely overhauled roster has found that out the hard way. Zeljko Obradovic’s side got the win over FC Bayern on Tuesday but, Emmet Ryan writes, still have a lot of work to do An ugly win is still a win. Partizan showed flashes […]
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Get angry: This does not have to be the future of Euroleague
If what we saw, or rather counted, in Piraeus on Friday night is the new norm then get worried. No, get angry. The stop-start farce between Olympiacos and Zalgiris Kaunas paints a worrying picture of the future. It’s one that we, as lovers of the sport, can change for the better. Emmet Ryan on the […]
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Saben Lee is a force of nature
Record tying, record breaking, shot making, and competition shaking. Saben Lee had a 43 point explosion for Manisa Basket against FMP in the Basketball Champions League. Emmet Ryan called the game and was simply in awe of a remarkable performance from one of the sport’s emerging stars. Manisa Basket may not have Saben Lee for […]
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Not your ordinary Euroleague viewing experience
From walking under a waterfall to inspecting a plane crash and seeking out the Northern Lights, Emmet Ryan took in the opening night of Euroleague in a different way to most. BiE’s editor found a way to watch basketball by any means necessary in Iceland. After waiting since May for Euroleague to return, of course […]
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