For Bonn, to win just once would be enough
On Sunday, in the Basketball Champions League final, Telekom Baskets have a chance at the first major trophy in the club’s history. The Bonn club has been waiting a long time for this moment Fun is, and this may be the least controversial take I’ve ever made in a lifetime of irritatingly largely calm and […]
It was never going to be straightforward
Countless nerves, two short handed teams, and one wild crowd ensured drama was going to be on the menu no matter what at the Stark Arena Real Madrid took Game 3 having looked destined to not even make a game of it because of course this series between Los Blancos and Partizan must continue to […]
Vezenkov just has that vibe
He was already the favourite for MVP before Game 1 but Sasha Vezenkov carried himself like one in the victory for Olympiacos over Fenerbahce The stats were nice, they tend to be with players that impress, but it was how Sasha Vezenkov carried himself through a well-earned win on Wednesday that really showed the level […]
Charlie Crowley steps down as University of Galway Maree coach
The 25 year old had guided the club to its first ever national cup title and its best ever finish in the Irish men’s Super League In a stunning development in Irish basketball, Charlie Crowley, the 25 year old wunderkind, has opted to step down as head coach of University of Galway Maree. Crowley guided […]
Irish Pat Connaughton steps up as Giannis watches with joy
While the Greek Freak was forced to sit with injury, Pat Connaughton stepped up off the bench big time for the Milwaukee Bucks The European connection with the Milwaukee Bucks is well known, after all they’ve got the two time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brother Thanasis on the roster. There is, of course, […]
Ante Tomic quietly forcing his way back into our minds
In the autumn of his career, the Croatian big man is reminding everyone of how he is still the silent threat we used to be awed by and that makes Badalona a threat through the rest of Eurocup following victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv He was never the modern big man. In all of his […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets paid the most per point in the NBA
Research by Sportingpedia marked the Greek Freak down as earning over $21,000 per point in the regular season Greece and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetkounmpo was paid the most per point by any player in the NBA this season according to research by Sportingpedia. Antetokounmpo averaged $21,691 (€19,761) for each of the 1,959 points he […]
Telekom Baskets Bonn finally get their big shot
They have waited so long to be in the conversation when it matters. On Tuesday night, in front of their own fans, Telekom Baskets Bonn earned their shot by making it to the Basketball Champions League Final Four. Emmet Ryan on the journey for a fanbase that has earned these kinds of nervy nights. I […]
Nike and Jordan combine for 75% share among NBA players
Research by BasketInsiders has the two brands owned by the Swoosh in the first and third spots, with Adidas splitting the brands Nike continues to rule to roost in terms of shoes worn by NBA players according to new data compiled by BasketballInsiders. Nike brand shoes were worn by 67.2 per cent of players in […]
For Sabonis it’s take a breath, go again
After getting literally stepped on by Draymond Green, Domantas Sabonis got up and kept going. Now, injury permitting, Emmet Ryan says he looks well placed to get the job done for the Sacramento Kings That had to hurt. I mean it was visibly unpleasant. Domantas Sabonis got stomped in the upper body by Draymond in […]
The load management debate really is stupid
Lots of grey haired or balding old-timers or never weres complain about players skipping games for load management. As a grey haired never was who has a slight bald spot, Emmet Ryan feels perfectly suited to explain why the debate isn’t just tired, it’s stupid We all love a good argument in sports. No question. […]
A title is far more relevant to Jokic now than MVP
With it looking increasingly like that Nikola Jokic, despite his extraordinary feats, won’t win a third consecutive NBA MVP, Emmet Ryan writes about how the Serbia and Denver Nuggets big man should consider that motivation more than anything else Let’s start with some years and players, I’m pretty certain you’ll get my point right away. […]
A lament for the Efes era of cool
Some legends are told Some turn to dust or to gold But you will remember me Remember me for centuries We can rarely tell when an era begins but sometimes you can really feel the sense of finality to one. When Fenerbahce went all out on Thursday night to beat Anadolu Efes, it was the […]