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The oddity of discussing a 20 year old’s legacy
Luka Doncic has been lighting up the NBA to start his sophomore season but he has also, rightly, been nominated for the Euroleague team of the decade. In the return to normal operations here on BallinEurope after the big break for the book, Emmet Ryan on how it’s best to just sit back and enjoy […]
NBA Stars Who Have Found Jobs Outside of Basketball
With the NBA witnessing a huge surge in popularity through television viewership, social media activity, and the gambling handle constantly swarming in from the top NBA betting sites, professional basketball players have become celebrities for their endeavors both on and off the hardwood floor. NBA players like LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard are sensations […]
5 European NBA Players Shining in 2019-2020
There are plenty of international stars in the NBA at the moment, but a few stand out above all the rest. One of these players is on a team at the top of the NBA odds to win the Eastern Conference, and I think you know who he is without an introduction. After all, […]
4 European Candidates to Win NBA MVP This Season
Basketball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. While the NBA is still largely dominated by Americans, a number of foreign-born players have also become legitimate superstars over the years. Players like Dirk Nowitzki, Drazen Petrovic, Yao Ming and Hakeem Olajuwon have all left indelible marks on the world’s top basketball league. […]
The Strongest NBA teams in the upcoming season based on preseason stats
With the Golden State Warriors as the champion of the NBA season 2019, the next season will be interesting – especially for fans of sports betting. Therefore, the following paragraphs will go deeper on the teams having the best chance to win the next NBA season based on the preseason stats for the 2019-2020 season. […]
These are the most expensive basketball teams
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world – especially in North America. Therefore, basketball teams work with a lot of capital as players are expensive, sponsorships can be found in the most popular leagues and basketball stadiums around the world are sold out. But what are the most expensive or valuable […]
BiE’s book I Like it Loud is finally on sale
You may have noticed activity on this site has been near non-existent since the end of last season. BallinEurope editor Emmet Ryan had a book to finish while also dealing with his day job. Things got crazy but it’s finally available to buy, in ample time for the holiday season Back in Munich airport last […]
The very early NCAA betting outlook
School is barely back in session but that’s ample time to check out the latest odds on the runners and riders to go all the way in March Madness Finding value in NCAA betting, even before pre-season, is often a challenge. So, umm, I don’t really know how to say this but…it turns out […]
Russell Westbrook’s Loyalty Costs Him in Today’s NBA
Everyone knows one person whose loyalty can be both a blessing and a curse. This can come in the form of a person who stays in relationships for too long or who stays too long in a job that isn’t good for them. In the NBA this person exists as well, coming in the form […]
How Do Top Euroleague Coaches Measure Up To The NBA?
This is a guest post from Max Kesler of Hoopsbeast, check out his site and follow him on Twitter. Max is fascinated by coaching and shared this piece about how the best in Europe compared to their counterparts in the NBA The EuroLeague is widely considered to be the second best basketball league in the […]
Board man gets fed?
It was a heck of a night that Thursday just two weeks ago as the Toronto Raptors lifted their first ever NBA Championship. The Euro contingent with the Raps was strong, with Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka (Spain) and OG Anunoby (Great Britain) all part of the winning roster but the name that stands out […]
Giannis caps Europe’s greatest night
First there was Luka, then there was Rudy, then the big one at the end. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek Freak, the NBA MVP for 2019. Emmet Ryan on how a continent celebrated an extraordinary night from the shores of Dunkirk, through the lakes of Slovenia, to the islands of Greece Look, Luka was the one […]