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Mirotic-Napier Trade, Messina’s Controversy, Micic’s & Vezenkov’s NBA Concern

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas break down the controversy surrounding Ettore Messina’s interview, analyze the NBA situation of Vasilije Micic and Sasha Vezenkov, and share their reactions following Olympiacos, Efes, and Crvena Zvezda wins.

Topics:

• Did Efes turn their season around? (0:00);
• Interesting Efes moves while exploring NBA market (4:44);
• Reaction to controversial Messina’s interview (8:37);
• How Messina’s remarks might impact Milan’s future (16:30);
• Who’s lying: Ettore Messina or the journalist? (24:52);
• Why Messina surprised us a lot (30:02);
• Shabazz Napier for Nikola Mirotic trade (35:40);
• Shabazz Napier for Kevin Pangos trade (42:50);
• The best landing destinations for Kevin Pangos (45:21);
• Proof that the EuroLeague regular season surpasses the NBA (55:45);
• Resurrection of Sasha Vezenkov in Belgrade (59:05);
• COVID vibes and classy time-outs by Olympiacos & Zvezda (1:04:00);
• Kendrick Nunn’s debut reaction (1:07:55);
• Funny coincidence with Jabari Parker & Kendrick Nunn (1:13:50);
• European in the NBA vs. the NBA fit in Europe (1:16:40);
• NBA concern over Micic & Vezenkov (1:19:10).

EuroLeague Overreactions, Dusko’s Effect & Can PAO Bounce Back?

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas take a look back at the first month of the EuroLeague season. They discuss early MVP candidates, rank the new head coaches, share their thoughts on  early overreactions, highlight best rookies, and discuss the major elite players’ absences.

Topics:

• Zeljko vs. Messina & guarding Mike James (0:00);
• Early MVP race candidates (8:07);
• Pozzecco’s vs. Banchi’s effect (20:23);
• Should we trust in Sfairopoulos’ effect? (35:27);
• Funny Raja Bell’s story about Dusko Ivanovic (40:59);
• Worst Moneke & Wembanyama pronunciations (45:10);
• Top EuroLeague player that everybody’s missing (47:59);
• Did Olympiacos’ fans overreact? (56:20);
• Overreaction about Maccabi & Sarunas Jasikevicius (58:30);
• Overreaction about Real Madrid (1:05:10);
• EuroLeague teams to watch recommendations (1:08:10);
• Why Monaco might be the most exciting team to watch (1:10:20);
• Why Valencia reminds us of Zalgiris (1:16:00);
• Why Belinelli could become the most annoying player (1:21:00);
• What if Shengelia signed with Panathinaikos (1:24:30);
• Panathinaikos, Efes & Milan bounce back ranking (1:26:00);
• The most exciting EuroLeague rookie (1:35:30);
• Our favorite All-EuroLeague October team (1:39:40).

Nunn’s Impact on PAO, Caboclo at Partizan & Best Player in Europe

URBONUS’ host Donatas Urbonas, co-host Errick McCollum, and guest Kendrick Perry from Unicaja Malaga analyze Kendrick Nunn’s arrival at Panathinaikos, potential changes in the Athens club, Bruno Caboclo’s impact on Partizan, and discuss what’s making Spanish teams excel this year, all while debating whether Mike James holds the title of the best player in Europe.

Topics:

• Discovery about Kendrick Perry (0:00);
• Nunn’s strengths & challenges in Europe (2:01);
• Perry’s Panathinaikos’ advice to Nunn (5:21);
• Who should be worried about their future in Panathinaikos? (7:40);
• Inside Ataman’s practices (13:30);
• Does Kendrick Nunn make Panathinaikos a playoff lock? (17:40);
• Should Olympiacos be concerned? (26:20);
• What did we learn about Partizan & Zvezda from two derby games? (32:44);
• Errick’s experience with Ioannis Sfairopoulos (36:10);
• How good derby game performance can change everything (39:25);
• Bruno Caboclo in Partizan & one more signing (43:17);
• We’re stunned by Aleksa Avramovic (48:42);
• What makes Barca, Real & Valencia so great (49:39);
• Dusko on a lifetime contract with Baskonia (56:31);
• New coach’s names that EuroLeague teams should consider (1:00:20);
• Is Mike James currently the best player in Europe? (1:05:30);
• The most improved EuroLeague player (1:14:20);
• New EuroLeague guards that Perry & McCollum love to watch (1:22:00);
• BCL Final Four predictions (1:25:10).

Why Dusko Was Fired, Controversial Calls in Greece & Micic’s Trade

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, Augustas Suliauskas dive deep into the discussion of Dusko Ivanovic’s unexpected dismissal, controversial calls surrounding the Olympiacos vs. Partizan and Maccabi vs. Panathinaikos games, and NBA predictions for Vasilije Micic, Sasha Vezenkov, and Victor Wembanyama.

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Topics:

• Meeting Luca Banchi in the NBA Store (0:00);
• For or against Dusko Ivanovic’s firing (6:23);
• How Ioannis Sfairopoulos is going to change Red Star (18:30);
• Another anticipated EuroLeague coaching change (25:22);
• Top 3 EuroLeague teams that change coaches most frequently (31:13);
• Did officiating ruin the Partizan vs. Olympiacos game? (34:32);
• Did the referees miss a crucial call in Panathinaikos vs. Maccabi game? (41:17);
• Ergin Ataman’s ejection (46:42);
• Smailagic on the rise and Mitoglou’s return (49:08);
• Maccabi’s situation and (54:00);
• Is Wade Baldwin the best EuroLeague guard? (58:00);
• Least liked EuroLeague coaches and most overrated players (1:02:48);
• What to do with ASVEL or ALBA? (1:15:09);
• Is Vasilije Micic going to be traded? (1:25:02);
• Is Sasha Vezenkov going to get minutes in the playoffs? (1:27:44);
• Is Victor Wembanyama going to make the All-Star game? (1:29:37);
• NBA players to sign in Europe (1:31:37);
• Big reason to join BN+ community (1:32:46).

Early EL Surprises, Ataman’s Message & Vezenkov’s NBA Concern

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the early EuroLeague surprises and disappointments, delve into Zvezda’s and Olympiacos’ collapse in Round 2, provide insights into the concerning Maccabi situation, bring you into Ergin Ataman’s 4-hour video session, and share their feelings about Luka Doncic’s visit to Madrid.

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Topics:

• Best birthday gift to Rytis (0:00);
• Augis disagrees with Errick’s Zvezda take (8:03);
• How Ataman’s 4-hour video session could look like (16:25);
• What’s wrong with Efes? (20:43);
• Monaco’s biggest problem (28:06);
• Don’t sleep on them! (31:57);
• How Barcelona proved us wrong (37:01);
• Peak Jan Vesely is back? (40:35);
• First look on Ignas Brazdeikis (45:00);
• The new strength of Valencia? (46:46);
• Interesting highlight with Nick Calathes (50:40);
• Fenerbahce might hit the market? (52:54);
• Would a coaching change help ASVEL? (54:35);
• Big concerns over Maccabi’s situation (1:00:18);
• Is Sasha Vezenkov in trouble? (1:04:25);
• Best part about Luka & next NBA vs. EuroLeague game (1:09:20);
• How much it cost to bring an NBA team to Europe (1:15:25).

Olympiacos vs. PAO, Bold Prediction For Zvezda & Future in Israel

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas is joined by co-host Errick McCollum and special guest Braian Angola from Hapoel Tel Aviv, who shares his experience and feelings in Tel Aviv following the unprecedented terror attacks in Israel. The trio also delves into a detailed analysis of the standout performances in the Olympiacos vs. Panathinaikos game, gives a bold prediction for Red Star, and offers their response to Ergin Ataman’s comments.

Topics:

• War in Israel & the situation in Tel Aviv (00:00);
• What players think about the future in Israel (8:03);
• Errick’s response to Ergin Ataman’s remarks (14:00);
• A new big challenge for Olympiacos? (26:26);
• The standouts of Olympiacos vs. PAO game (33:11);
• Advice on how to beat Fenerbahce (44:37);
• How would you feel if you were Nick Calathes? (49:33);
• Milan’s problem and new-look Mirotic (53:50);
• Are doubters sleeping on Barcelona? (1:00:39);
• Zvezda is a playoff lock? (1:06:07);
• Errick’s Top 2 EuroLeague point guards (1:11:40);
• Credit to Zalgiris & Keenan Evans’ future (1:12:31);
• Teams that people are sleeping on (1:17:25);
• Errick’s and Braian’s early predictions that went wrong (1:23:24).

EuroLeague Power Rankings: The Rise of Panathinaikos & Red Star

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas share their power rankings for the 2023-24 EuroLeague season, bringing a couple of controversial takes that are likely to ignite some interesting discussions.

Topics:

• Putting ourselves under the bus on our own will (0:00);
• Two clear bottom teams (5:30);
• “Most overrated player” motivation in Valencia (13:12);
• Is depth always a good thing in the EuroLeague? (19:17);
• The blessing and the curse of Baskonia (26:03);
• Do we see Bayern as a playoff team? (33:20);
• The harsh take on the Final 4 team (42:45);
• Dream and goal for Zalgiris (55:09);
• Zvezda ranked too low? (1:03:05);
• Panathinaikos take that might sound controversial (1:11:05);
• Fenerbahce take that might surprise (1:19:03);
• What kept Partizan from the 2nd seed (1:27:42);
• One thing that holds Milan from being a Final 4 lock (1:34:34);
• Mixed opinions on Olympiacos status (1:39:30);
• Rytis’ No. 2 seed that might surprise (1:47:00);
• Podcasters doubting Efes (1:51:43);
• What will boost or destroy Monaco (1:57:20);
• Clear odds for the No. 1 seed (2:06:51).

Did Olympiacos Need Brazdeikis & Worst/Best EuroLeague Contracts

URBONUS’ Augustas Suliauskas & Donatas Urbonas react to Ignas Brazdeikis’ transfer from Olympiacos to Zalgiris and preview the EuroLeague season, analyzing the best and worst offseason contracts, the No. 1 pick in the EuroLeague, coaches on the hot seat, and more. 

Topics:

• Reaction to Brazdeikis move to Olympiacos (00:00);
• Why it’s a win-win move for Zalgiris (6:57);
• What Brazdeikis will bring to Olympiacos (11:33);
• Did Olympiacos stay in title contention (17:00);
• Potential Zalgiris candidates to replace Brazdeikis (20:17);
• Worst Euroleague offseason contracts (27:13);
• Best offseason contracts (36:40);
• No. 1 pick of EuroLeague draft (44:15);
• Early MVP candidate (50:00);
• The first head coach to be fired (54:06);
• The new EuroLeague coach to follow (1:03:21);
• Most interesting newcomers to watch (1:07:21);
• A team that had the best offseason (1:14:46);
• Player poised for a breakout year (1:21:50);
• The next important change for EuroLeague (1:27:58).

Germany’s Gold Recipe & Miserable USA vs. Canada

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas share their reactions following the FIBA World Cup 2023 final between Germany and Serbia.

Serbian Heroes, USA’s Collapse & Final Prediction

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas share views on main reasons behind the USA’s and Canada’s collapse and applaud the unsung heroes of Serbia and Germany. They also give their FIBA World Cup 2023 title game and MVP predictions.

Topics:

• Shockingly simple actions that made the USA collapse (0:00);
• How did NBA habits hurt the USA in the World Cup (9:33);
• Which USA players would make the Olympic team (15:30);
• Addressing USA’s issue once again (20:40);
• Unsung Germany’s heroes that clinched the W (25:27);
• Aleksa Avramovic over Dillon Brooks (31:19);
• Did Canada get confused? (37:11);
• How Serbia stopped Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (42:40);
• Serbian mamba (49:50);
• Serbia vs. Germany prediction (55:57);
• Why Carmelo Anthony left the gym (1:05:43).