For the third consecutive year, Olimpia Milano end their EuroLeague campaign in disappointment, falling short of even a play-in spot. Despite offseason changes aimed at youth and athleticism, the team crumbled when it mattered most. Structural flaws, mismatched roles, and fading leadership have once again derailed Milan's European ambitions. It's time to ask the hard questions.
For the third year in a row, Olimpia Milan didn't reach the the EuroLeague post-season, and the European campaign once again came to an end with a feeling of great disappointment and dissatisfaction.
Milan melted down at the key moment of the European season when there was a real possibility of making the playoffs.
In the last few weeks, they have suffered four defeats in a row against Paris Basketball, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Virtus Bologna.
In all these games, Messina's team approached the games in the worst possible way, starting with a very weak attitude and being clearly outclassed by their opponents in terms of energy and determination.
What went wrong this year? And what can be changed in the future to reverse the course?
Let's try to analyze it together.
A Season of Misfires: Performance and Fit Issues
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