Which European Stars Have Very Real Hopes of Winning the 2024 NBA Championship as the Playoffs Get Underway
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Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Which European Stars Have Very Real Hopes of Winning the 2024 NBA Championship as the Playoffs Get Underway April 29, 2024 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. The biggest story thus far has been the reigning champion Denver Nuggets . Inspired by their giant Serban center Nikola Jokic the Colorado outfit romped to the Larry O’Brien last term with a 4-1 series
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Luka Doncic has a rough day at the office April 28, 2024 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 lost a game they nearly came back to win in historic style . Despite finding a way to contribute , significantly as it turned out , it was a tough day for Luka Doncic . How the LA Clippers defended him is only part of the . story Terance Mann is a problem Letâ s get this out of the way first .
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Jabari Parker is on a path of self-discovery with FC Barcelona April 28, 2024 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 heâ ll need to prove his worth in both road games against Olympiacos Getting hot hasnâ t been an issue for Jabari Parker since his move across the Atlantic . Doing so consistently has been . With his eyes surely on one more deal back in the NBA , the Euroleague playoffs present a chance for him to show suitors what he can do . He saved the series for FC Barcelona on Friday night . Now , heâ s got to show
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Franz Wagner has found his groove at the right time for the Orlando Magic April 27, 2024 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 comfortable on Saturday . Once he did , the Orlando Magic looked like world beaters as they dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their NBA Playoffs battle . He got a little bit of an energy boost from his brother . Moe Finding the right key The first half of the game was not exactly
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Protect the FIBA Europe Cup at all costs April 27, 2024 Itâ s the other competition in European basketball . For most , itâ s an afterthought . In the eyes of this website , itâ 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 , its least discussed competition reached its conclusion . Niners Chemnitz claimed the FIBA Europe Cup title amidst Euroleague playoffs , the Basketball Champions League Final Four , and lots of players from this continent playing in the NBA playoffs . Yet for all of its seeming
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Kostas Sloukas was the definition of must-win mentality for Panathinaikos April 25, 2024 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 heâ d do after an actually bad performance . Sloukas was imperious for Panathinaikos as they levelled their Euroleague playoff series with Maccabi Tel . Aviv Total motivation It took literally one mistake to turn what already looked like Playoff Sloukas into another beast
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Vassilis Spanoulis and Peristeri look to crash the Spanish party in Belgrade April 25, 2024 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 Itâ s Kill Bill in a Final Four with the odds against him . The role may be different , likewise the competition , but thatâ s enough of a recipe to get anyone excited . Vassilis Spanoulis will seek his first major honour as a head
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Is this the beginning of the last dance for Ricky Rubio April 22, 2024 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 Thereâ s no confirmation on anything with Ricky Rubioâ s basketball career beyond this summer . Still , it would surprise few if he saw this as his last big run . The summer brings a chance to lead Spain once more into the Olympics . Right now , his focus is on the Euroleague Basketball playoffs where his FC Barcelona side is set
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Sarunas Jasikevicius and the need to succeed April 22, 2024 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 Thereâ s no shortage of places where Sarunas Jasikevicius is loved . Thatâ s not the debate . The question for the former player who has rapidly risen in the coaching ranks is whether his way can bring the ultimate success . With Fenerbahce as slight underdogs in the Euroleague Basketball playoff series with Monaco , thereâ s an opportunity to send a message to his . critics This rise
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Markus Howard is ready for one big playoff ride with Baskonia April 21, 2024 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 in a must-win game , it normally spells doom . For Baskonia , it was just part of the wild ride that comes with Markus . Howard His own man Fridayâ s play-in final , the first ever in Euroleague Basketball history , was a glorious hot mess . Baskonia ended up defeating Virtus Bologna