Posts Tagged ‘Luka Doncic’
Top 10 NBA preseason storylines
The NBA preseason is in full swing. This is great news for basketball fans across the world and there are plenty of storylines to discuss. Here is our list of top 10 NBA preseason storylines. 10. Are the Cleveland Cavaliers still a playoff team following the departure of LeBron James? One of the biggest storylines…
Read More2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and 10 burning questions
The 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague starts this week and will be more balanced and competitive than ever before. All teams made many changes to their roster and are still working on their playing style and tactics. Certainly, they will need some time to adjust and reach their peak performance. After all, it is all about…
Read MoreNBA Draft: Luka Doncic Selected 3rd, Traded to Mavs
There were few surprises in the 2018 NBA Draft. There were no blockbuster deals that went down and it was largely uneventful, that is, except for the many young basketball players whose lives are now changed forever. DeAndre Ayton was a lock to be picked by the Phoenix Suns and as predicted, that’s exactly what…
Read MoreThis is why Luka Doncic should be drafted No. 1
The identity of Luka Doncic has always consisted of two inseparable things: his face and an omnipresent basketball. The future NBA draft pick started holding a ball at the tender age of 7 months old. The sport was his father Sasa’s meal ticket. The elder Doncic, a forward, contributed to Union Olimpija’s Slovenian League championship…
Read MoreLuka Doncic and the 2018 NBA draft
Luka Doncic and the 2018 NBA draft is now the focus of everybody’s attention. Especially after leading Real Madrid to an impressive Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Championship in 2018, Luka Doncic is now under a spotlight; not a European one, but a global one. Many NBA executives and scouts trooped to Belgrade, Serbia to watch first-hand…
Read MoreReal Madrid Wins 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Title
Belgrade, Serbia – In an epic clash between two of Europe’s top teams, Real Madrid prevailed over Fenerbahce Istanbul 85-80 in the finals to win the 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Championship. The last time Real Madrid raised the trophy above their heads was in 2015. This return to glory is a well-deserved achievement for the…
Read MoreNBA’s Early-entry Deadline Passes, Sets Record
The NBA early-entry deadline ended on Sunday. The overwhelmingly large number of young players who declared for the 2018 NBA shattered records from previous years. 236 players tossed their names in the hat before the deadline expired. That’s a considerable bump from 182 in 2017. The early-entry declaration gives young players (before age 22), especially…
Read MoreLuka Doncic declares himself for NBA Draft
The moment is finally here; Luka Doncic declares himself for NBA Draft. Mooted Number 1 2018 NBA Draft pick Luka Doncic has formally declared his participation in this year’s draft. It was widely expected the Slovenian international would make himself eligible where he will be the hottest ticket in the draft. The 19-year old is…
Read MoreReal Madrid Stays Hot, Tops ACB Standings
European juggernaut Real Madrid continues on its tear in the Spanish Liga Endesa (ACB). The now 9-1 club remains the sole leader of the domestic Spanish League standings after 10 rounds in the 2017-18 regular season. On December 3rd Real Madrid stomped Herbalife Gran Canaria in one of the more dominant victories of the round,…
Read MoreEuroleague analytics
One third into the Euroleague season we see the usual suspects ranked at the top, but what if we dig into some Euroleague analytics and the world of advanced basketball stats? We can find some interesting facts there. Euroleague analytics show hidden numbers For example, Barcelona’s offense is not as good as it seems. Okay,…
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