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Gone in 24 seconds: Dejan Radonjic delivers the shortest EuroLeague presser in ages

2022-11-04

24 seconds is the set amount of time for a shot clock in basketball. That's also all it took for Dejan Radonjic to conclude his post-game presser following Panathinaikos' loss to Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade at OAKA. The Montenegrin coach was evidently very upset both during and after the contest that ended with his team presenting a 1-5 balance in the EuroLeague regular season. 
Ioannis Papapetrou asks fans to be patient with him and Papagiannis

2022-11-03

After five seasons with Olympiacos Piraeus (2013-2018) and another four (2018-2022) with Panathinaikos Athens, Ioannis Papapetrou decided to leave his home country Greece to join forces with Zeljko Obradovic at Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. 
Dwayne Bacon: Panathinaikos' game-changer or scapegoat?

2022-11-02

In early October, Dwayne Bacon was in Las Vegas, trying to make an NBA comeback with the Los Angeles Lakers. The team's training camp allowed the 27-year-old swingman to showcase his craft in front of LeBron James, who was sitting on the edge of the bench next to Anthony Davis. 
'We suck right now': Monaco players reflect on the Roca Team's true potential

2022-10-29

It was April 22 when AS Monaco became the first team in the 2021-22 season to beat Olympiacos Piraeus at the Peace and Friendship Stadium with normal attendance. Crvena Zvezda had done it last January, but back then, not more than 1.000 fans were allowed in the stands due to COVID restrictions. 
Shaquielle McKissic: 'Thank God everybody doesn't have the roster Monaco has'

2022-10-27

After an impressive start to the season, Olympiacos Piraeus saw AS Monaco get away with a big (81-74) win over the reigning Greek champs and last year's EuroLeague semi-finalists. 
How Luke Sikma's bond with ALBA turned his father Jack into a EuroLeague expert

2022-10-27

If for the older generation, Jack Sikma is one of the best centers world basketball has ever seen, for the younger fans, the Hall-of-Famer is the father of Luke Sikma, current ALBA Berlin and former Valencia Basket power forward.
From Oscar to Jokic: Jack Sikma's long-lasting legacy lives on in surprising ways

2022-10-26

At some point during his cheerful and moving Naismith Hall of Fame induction speech in 2013, Oscar Schmidt asked the crowd in attendance, "Do you remember Jack Sikma?"
Sasa Obradovic responds to rumors about his relationship with Dwayne Bacon

2022-10-22

When Alpha Diallo scored an easy basket to put AS Monaco up by 17 (27-10) against hosts Panathinaikos Athens one minute before the end of the first quarter, the short-tempered fans at the OAKA arena couldn't hold on much longer. Following an ugly 65-94 hammering at the hands of ALBA Berlin, the crowd sensed that another blowout was on the cards.
Blessing in disguise: Alec Peters reflects on his unexpected move to Olympiacos

2022-10-21

Alec Peters has been residing in Greece for the past two months. The weather in the Attica region where he lives was excellent up until early October, and that's why he took the time to do a little bit of sightseeing.  "My wife and I have done a lot of walking around. We've been to the city of Athens, Plaka, the Acropolis," Peters, 27, tells BasketNews.
The quest for truth in European basketball media: Who can people trust?

2022-10-20

In Greece, an old anecdote goes like this: A journalist calls Lionel Messi (or any sports superstar, for that matter) on the phone, asking for a quote, and the following dialog takes place. - Journalist: Hello, is this Mr. Messi? - Messi: Yes, who is this? - Journalist: Thank you.  The journalist hangs up the phone. The next day, his newspaper boasts a huge headline reading, "Messi said yes!"
Vassilis Spanoulis compares his relationship with Olympiacos fans to a cult

2022-10-17

Under normal circumstances, any game involving Olympiacos Piraeus and Peristeri in Greek basketball's modern era would be indifferent to the casual basketball fan and totally forgettable as far as the outcome goes. 
Thomas Walkup shares his biggest career regret, NBA thoughts, favorite play

2022-10-14

Thomas Walkup has become a synonym for defensive hustle. Putting his muscular body at his team's services, the Texan guard can pull off almost any mission that his coaches assign to him.  A couple of months before officially turning 30, Walkup may look like a player who knows how to evolve his game constantly, something that's immediately apparent on the court.
Why Olympiacos don't mind hosting Zalgiris behind closed doors

2022-10-14

On the night of May 4, the Peace and Friendship Stadium was set on fire. Olympiacos Piraeus were up by six (94-88) against AS Monaco in the tie-breaker of a playoff series to remember. Only a few seconds were separating the Reds from sealing their return to a EuroLeague Final Four after five years when something unexpected happened.
Georgios Bartzokas provides injury updates for match vs Zalgiris

2022-10-13

Ahead of the EuroLeague Round 2 matchup against Zalgiris Kaunas, Olympiacos Piraeus head coach Georgios Bartzokas provided an injury update about three of his players. Kostas Papanikolaou continues to experience knee discomfort (patellar tendinitis in the right leg) as a result of an injury sustained at the EuroBasket 2022, coach Bartzokas told.
Flagship for the UK: London Lions GM explains how a British powerhouse was built

2022-10-11

Regardless of how the London Lions' current season will pan out, no one can argue that the British basketball team is there just to make up the numbers.  Nothing less is to be expected of a club that started in 1977 as the British equivalent of the Los Angeles Lakers, using the name of Hemel Hempstead Lakers and the same colors as the legendary NBA franchise.
Edy Tavares: 'I feel like I can play in any team in the world'

2022-10-06

Walter Tavares can be described as a gentle giant. No matter how fierce he looks on the court, he's ready to put on his brightest smile whenever the occasion calls for it. 
Bonzie Colson: Maccabi's newcomer might become Edy Tavares' teammate

2022-10-05

In the parking area just outside the OAKA arena in Athens, Bonzie Colson was struggling to close his overstuffed travel bag.
How the Greek Super Cup MVP award can help Moustapha Fall overcome a lost EuroBasket final

2022-10-04

Moustapha Fall is one of those guys that can't go unnoticed, on and off the court. The French center, who has literally become one of Olympiacos Piraeus' towering figures, also manages to steal the show in the Reds' locker room. 
'No-brainer': Will Clyburn reveals his reasoning for joining Efes

2022-09-29

A few minutes after the 2022 EuroLeague Final Four in Belgrade was over and Anadolu Efes Istanbul were crowned champions for the second time in a row, the breaking news that came to light was overpowering: the Turkish club had agreed terms with Will Clyburn for the next two seasons. 
Giorgos Papagiannis claims Greece would beat Germany if they meet again

2022-09-27

Giorgos Papagiannis didn't get to play much in the recent EuroBasket. The 25-year-old big man was coming off a long period of abstinence due to a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for several weeks and forced him to miss Greece's preparation games and practices. 
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