Every year when October runs out, several players are denied a happy ending to their stories, and their NBA dream vanishes in a moment. This happens when waived by a franchise after a training camp spent sweating blood to emerge from among the “desperate ballers” hoping to make the team. So, there are two different paths to follow: Go down to the D-League or CBA, score 20 or more points per game, catch and shoot any ball you can, and try to obtain a ten-day contract (at least) from a NBA team during the season; or cross the ocean, build a new career maybe less rich, but in some cases much more satisfying than one in the US.
Nov
Jun
4
Wednesday Rumors
If you are really trying to provide readers with good stuff, the basketball off-season is probably more interesting and even busier than the actual season itself.
May
5
Toni Kukoc, Dino Radja, Zan Tabak still playing
As you know by now, I am as much a Bulls fan (Jordan/Pippen era) as probably anybody else. When I heard the rumor that there might be a game between Split and Barcelona veterans, I was pretty sure that we would see Toni, Dino and some more great European players.
Apr
3
Euroleague Final Four: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s history lesson
Once again thanks to Yarone Arbel for this great series of articles about “his” team Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Jan
10
ESPN goes Europe
Some European bloggers or sports fans have been complaining for years, that people in the US have one big advantage: They grow up with the NBA, NCAA, NFL, MLB and NHL 24/7 on their TV. They say that this gives them the heads up. Even if you do agree with that (I don’t) then ESPN has a solution for you now. Continue Reading…
Dec
2
David Vanterpool anybody?
Does this name ring any bells for you? Yes, David did play of CSKA Moscow last season – well, until he got injured and Oscar Torres (now with UPIM Bologna) replaced him. What is going on with David? Has he signed somewhere we just don’t know? Well, Ettore Messina explains what David is up to. Continue Reading…
Dec
10
Where are they now? Aulcie Perry (United States)
After a little bit more than a month of absence, I come back with a new story of the "Where are they now" series. Today, I will talk about one of the Americans that made some big impact in Europe, I speak of Aulcie Perry.
Nov
2
Where are they now? Tal Brodi (Israel)
Today I will tell you the story of another Israeli glory, Tal Brodi. The US born guard was one of the most important, if not the most important basketball player ever in Israel. If you want to know why, just continue reading.
Nov
0
Where are they now? Doron Jamchy (Israel)
Today, I will talk about probably the best Israeli born shooter of all time Doron Jamchy. The 1961 born guard was an important member of the Maccabi Tel Aviv triumphs in the late 80s and early 90s.
Nov
2
Where are they now? Ivo Daneu (Slovenia)
To start the series of the best European basketball players of the last 50 years, I will introduce you one of the best Shooting Guards ever to come from former Yugoslavia and maybe the best Slovenian basketball player of all time: Ivo Daneu. Continue Reading…