Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is set to lead the Slovenian national team in the Eurobasket 2022. Will he be able to rely on his friend Goran Dragic? The question remains to be answered. Talking about the experience managing the basketball wunderkind, the team’s head coach Aleksander Sekulic was certain – he brought the country’s basketball to a whole another level. “The key feedback that I get from him is exceptional. He is respectful. A bit too formal at times. But this is Luka,” the coach said in an interview with SportKlub Slovenija. “I can say that I never once got the feeling that playing for the national team was unnecessary for him. On the contrary, his attitude is extraordinary.”
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Boris Diaw: Joel Embiid wanted to play Eurobasket with France
The 2020-21 NBA MVP runner-up Joel Embiid might have joined the French national team for the 2022 EuroBasket if not for an injury, according to the team’s general manager Boris Diaw. Diaw confirmed to the L’Equipe that the Philadelphia 76ers …
The 2020-21 NBA MVP runner-up Joel Embiid might have joined the French national team for the 2022 EuroBasket if not for an injury, according to the team’s general manager Boris Diaw. Diaw confirmed to the L’Equipe that the Philadelphia 76ers superstar is on his way to being registered as a French national team player after all the documentation is dealt with.
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
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Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
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BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Joel Embiid savagely bounces the ball off his opponent’s face 😅
🎥 @RobDauster pic.twitter.com/BP4CMqUEGh – 2:21 AM
Joel Embiid savagely bounces the ball off his opponent’s face 😅
🎥 @RobDauster pic.twitter.com/BP4CMqUEGh – 2:21 AM
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“His [Joel Embiid’s] request for naturalization has been accepted,” said Diaw. “We know that he’s still waiting for the French passport. When he obtains it, then he can start the process and apply for a FIBA license for the national team,” continued Diaw. “He would’ve liked to play this summer if he hadn’t been injured. But he underwent hand surgery and didn’t return to basketball,” Diaw revealed. “It would’ve been too close, for him and Victor Wembanyama,” Diaw added. -via BasketNews / July 30, 2022
“You look historically with the guys that we’ve had here,” Wright says about Sochan. “He kinda reminded me a little bit of Boris, just kinda worldly. His interests and hearing about how he thinks about basketball, but life outside of basketball, really lined up with what we kinda hoped to be and what we hoped the environment and culture to be. So we think he’s going to add to us both on and off the court.” -via TalkBasket / June 26, 2022
Quinton Mayo: Baylor’s Jeremy Sochan compares his game to Aaron Gordon, Mikal Bridges, and Boris Diaw. -via Twitter @RealQuintonMayo / June 20, 2022
Joel Embiid: NAH 2032?????????????👨🏾🦳👨🏾🦳 -via Twitter @JoelEmbiid / July 21, 2022
Boris Diaw: Joel Embiid wanted to play Eurobasket with France
The 2020-21 NBA MVP runner-up Joel Embiid might have joined the French national team for the 2022 EuroBasket if not for an injury, according to the team’s general manager Boris Diaw. Diaw confirmed to the L’Equipe that the Philadelphia 76ers superstar is on his way to being registered as a French national team player after all the documentation is dealt with.
“His [Joel Embiid’s] request for …
“His [Joel Embiid’s] request for naturalization has been accepted,” said Diaw. “We know that he’s still waiting for the French passport. When he obtains it, then he can start the process and apply for a FIBA license for the national team,” continued Diaw. “He would’ve liked to play this summer if he hadn’t been injured. But he underwent hand surgery and didn’t return to basketball,” Diaw revealed. “It would’ve been too close, for him and Victor Wembanyama,” Diaw added.
No. 1 draft pick candidate Victor Wembanyama out for Eurobasket due to injury
Bad news for the French national team since the country’s basketball federation announced that Victor Wembanyama will not participate in the preparation for the 2022 EuroBasket. Wembanyama had made the first cut including 17 players selected by Vincent Collet, but the Metroplitans 92 forward has not recovered from an injury sustained at the very end of the season with LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne.
The Greek national team will have 23 …
The Greek national team will have 23 players available on the preliminary roster for the 2022 EuroBasket and 2023 World Cup Qualifiers, per the Greek Basketball Federation. Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP and 2021 champion with the Milwaukee Bucks, is officially confirmed to make his return to the national team after the 2019 World Cup. His brothers Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kostas Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo are also named to the roster.
Israeli national team coach Guy Goodes …
Israeli national team coach Guy Goodes will have 18 players available to prepare for the upcoming 2023 World Cup Qualifiers and EuroBasket tournament. Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija headlines the squad that will give five preparation games in August before the final roster is determined.
Giannis Antetokounmpo to play at the Eurobasket
Christos Tsaltas: Giannis Antetokounmpo will participate in Eurobasket 2022 with Greek National Team, as Hellenic Basketball Federation president, Vaggelis Liolios, said. Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach, Josh Oppenheimer, will join Greek National …
Christos Tsaltas: Giannis Antetokounmpo will participate in Eurobasket 2022 with Greek National Team, as Hellenic Basketball Federation president, Vaggelis Liolios, said. Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach, Josh Oppenheimer, will join Greek National Team coaching staff. #FearTheDeer #HellasBasketball
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Source: Twitter @Tsaltas46
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Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo will participate in Eurobasket 2022 with Greek National Team, as Hellenic Basketball Federation president, Vaggelis Liolios, said. Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach, Josh Oppenheimer, will join Greek National Team coaching staff. #FearTheDeer #HellasBasketball – 9:02 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo will participate in Eurobasket 2022 with Greek National Team, as Hellenic Basketball Federation president, Vaggelis Liolios, said. Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach, Josh Oppenheimer, will join Greek National Team coaching staff. #FearTheDeer #HellasBasketball – 9:02 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Foreigners to win a Best Male Athlete ESPY:
Dirk Nowitzki
Alexander Ovechkin
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Shohei Ohtani pic.twitter.com/58RvD4X8xe – 11:11 PM
Foreigners to win a Best Male Athlete ESPY:
Dirk Nowitzki
Alexander Ovechkin
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Shohei Ohtani pic.twitter.com/58RvD4X8xe – 11:11 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Giannis Antetokounmpo to play at Eurobasket 2022 with Greece NT
sportando.basketball/en/giannis-ant… – 5:06 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo to play at Eurobasket 2022 with Greece NT
sportando.basketball/en/giannis-ant… – 5:06 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo confirms his presence in the #Eurobasket22 with the Greek NT
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 3:41 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo confirms his presence in the #Eurobasket22 with the Greek NT
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 3:41 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis in the Finals:
35.2 PPG (3rd all-time)
13.2 RPG
5.0 APG
61.8 FG%
The only player in NBA history to average a career 30/10/5 in the Finals. pic.twitter.com/r8rqexdDdr – 12:40 PM
Giannis in the Finals:
35.2 PPG (3rd all-time)
13.2 RPG
5.0 APG
61.8 FG%
The only player in NBA history to average a career 30/10/5 in the Finals. pic.twitter.com/r8rqexdDdr – 12:40 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
One year ago today, the Bucks were crowned NBA champions 🏆
Giannis Antetokounmpo earned Finals MVP after dropping 50 PTS, 14 REB and 5 BLK in Game 6.
It was their first title in 50 years 👏 pic.twitter.com/nrQrtZ8tbY – 11:21 AM
One year ago today, the Bucks were crowned NBA champions 🏆
Giannis Antetokounmpo earned Finals MVP after dropping 50 PTS, 14 REB and 5 BLK in Game 6.
It was their first title in 50 years 👏 pic.twitter.com/nrQrtZ8tbY – 11:21 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2021, the @Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo had 50 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks in a Finals-clinching win over the Suns.
Since the NBA began tracking blocks in 1973-74, he’s the only player to record at least 50p/10r/5b in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/V4XmGedwsC – 10:01 AM
📅 On this day in 2021, the @Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo had 50 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks in a Finals-clinching win over the Suns.
Since the NBA began tracking blocks in 1973-74, he’s the only player to record at least 50p/10r/5b in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/V4XmGedwsC – 10:01 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
1 year ago today, Giannis dropped a 50 piece to closeout the Finals:
50 PTS
14 REB
5 BLK
17-19 FT
Finals MVP. pic.twitter.com/MhvO0zwDSx – 9:59 AM
1 year ago today, Giannis dropped a 50 piece to closeout the Finals:
50 PTS
14 REB
5 BLK
17-19 FT
Finals MVP. pic.twitter.com/MhvO0zwDSx – 9:59 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Finally got a chance to watch Rise on Disney Plus. Giannis and his family’s story is truly one of a kind. Gotta admire their love for one another and respect their hustle to make it from humble beginnings all the way to the NBA. – 1:16 AM
Finally got a chance to watch Rise on Disney Plus. Giannis and his family’s story is truly one of a kind. Gotta admire their love for one another and respect their hustle to make it from humble beginnings all the way to the NBA. – 1:16 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
George Papagiannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo present in the unveiling of the jet which is dedicated in the Greek NT. Thanasis, Kostas Sloukas and Nick Calathes also included on the other side of the plane #EuroBasket22 pic.twitter.com/E7EAphozR4 – 2:03 PM
George Papagiannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo present in the unveiling of the jet which is dedicated in the Greek NT. Thanasis, Kostas Sloukas and Nick Calathes also included on the other side of the plane #EuroBasket22 pic.twitter.com/E7EAphozR4 – 2:03 PM
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“He did remind me of a young Giannis,” he continued. “I hate the comparison because Giannis is one of one and hopefully Chet will become one of one, but watching him move in transition, it reminded me of a young Giannis.” -via TalkBasket / July 21, 2022
Christos Tsaltas: Giannis next stop? Greek National Team at Eurobasket 2022! #FearTheDeer #HellasBasketball #EuroBasket -via Twitter @Tsaltas46 / July 20, 2022
Eurohoops: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kostas Papanikolaou and George Papagiannis on the side of an @aegeanairlines jet, sponsor of Greek basketball federation #Eurobasket22 -via Twitter @Eurohoopsnet / July 19, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo to play at the Eurobasket
Christos Tsaltas: Giannis Antetokounmpo will participate in Eurobasket 2022 with Greek National Team, as Hellenic Basketball Federation president, Vaggelis Liolios, said. Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach, Josh Oppenheimer, will join Greek National Team coaching staff. #FearTheDeer #HellasBasketball
Christos Tsaltas: Giannis next stop? …
Christos Tsaltas: Giannis next stop? Greek National Team at Eurobasket 2022! #FearTheDeer #HellasBasketball #EuroBasket