Basketball

Photo: Peter Baba Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks’ dominant force, recently had the privilege of a workout session with NBA legend and fellow Nigerian, Hakeem Olajuwon. Following their training together, the Greek Freak took to social media to express his profound appreciation for the experience. In a heartfelt post on X,…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Greek forward Kostas Papanikolaou feels privileged to serve as the captain of Olympiacos, continuing the legacy of two club icons, Vassilis Spanoulis and Georgios Printezis. “The honor of being the captain of Olympiacos, the biggest club in Greece and one of the biggest in Europe, says a…

Photo: FIBA Basketball Olympiacos saw significant departures from last season, with Sasha Vezenkov heading to the NBA with the Sacramento Kings and Kostas Sloukas transferring to their arch-rivals, Panathinaikos. “Surely, last year cannot predict the next. Every time you start, you start from scratch. No matter how many changes you…

Photo: Eurohoops Kostas Papanikolaou continues to lead Olympiacos as the team captain, having extended his contract with the Red and Whites. He is determined to once again hoist trophies, just as he did three times last year when they secured the domestic championship, Greek Cup, and Supercup. “The philosophy remains…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Erdem Can, the new coach of Anadolu Efes and last season’s EuroCup Coach of the Year, aims for a triumphant debut season and emphasizes that the players’ motivation is the most critical factor for the team’s success. “It’s going well so far,” Can said. “We have a…

Photo: Utah Jazz/Twitter During Anadolu Efes’ media day, new head coach Erdem Can discussed various topics, including his signing with the Istanbul team, the new squad, and his aspirations for the NBA. He expressed his honor at receiving an offer from Anadolu Efes, aligning with his career ambitions. “I have…

Photo: ESPN/YouTube JJ Redick, former NBA sharpshooter, found himself in hot water with Grizzlies fans after comments made during a discussion with fellow former player Evan Turner about potential NBA expansion. During the conversation, Turner suggested relocating the Grizzlies to Nashville as part of the league’s expansion plans. Redick agreed,…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Crvena Zvezda made significant roster changes, adding key players like Shabazz Napier, Milos Teodosic, Adam Hanga, Nemanja Bjelica, and Rokas Giedratitis. President Nebojsa Covic expects strong results this season. They wrapped up the preseason with close losses and begin their season against Igokea on September 30th and…

Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/Twitter In a determined bid to put his injury woes behind him, Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson has been investing more time at the team’s practice facility than ever before. Williamson’s career has been marred by various injuries, limiting his appearances on the court. His injury-laden NBA journey…

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash The world of basketball fandom has transformed significantly over time. It’s no longer just about being in the stands during live matches. Modern enthusiasts have numerous ways to deeply engage with the sport they adore. They can dive deep into fantasy leagues, strategizing their…