URBONUS

Problem with Doncic, Weird Schroder & Semifinal Predictions

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the frustrating Luka Doncic experience, the worst night for Dennis Schroder, and how Serbia exposed Lithuania. Also, they share their FIBA World Cup semifinal predictions.

Topics:

• The issue with Luka Doncic (0:00);
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s example to Luka (6:20);
• Dillon Brooks & Canada’s way of stopping Luka (11:53);
• What for Dennis Schroder should be and shouldn’t be blamed for (25:25);
• Are we okay with the last Davis Bertans shot? (34:35);
• Is Zagars a EuroLeague player? (38:19);
• Another “Latvian” that increased his value (44:12);
• How Serbia exposed Lithuania (47:10);
• Weird Italian reactions on social media (1:00:15);
• Serbia vs. Canada prediction (1:06:20);
• Very precise prediction for Germany vs. Team USA (1:10:49).

How Lithuania Stunned the USA & World Cup Quarterfinal Predictions

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas share their World Cup quarterfinal predictions and discuss a spectacular Lithuania victory over the USA.

Topics:

• The biggest victory behind Lithuania’s W over USA (0:00);
• Disrespect toward Lithuania? (4:09);
• Lithuania’s example of how to beat the USA (9:45);
• Funny story behind arriving at a historical game (13:45);
• Lithuania exposed the USA’s weaknesses? (18:09);
• Canada was 1-2 shots away from missing the Olympics? (22:19);
• Did Spain expose Canada’s weakness? (27:37);
• How the “bad guy” turned into the hero for Canada (30:50);
• Unmatched qualities that brought Latvia to the top (37:23);
• Just another story that shows how unique Luigi Datome is (44:39);
• Lithuania vs. Serbia prediction (50:50);
• Italy vs. USA prediction (57:20);
• Germany vs. Latvia prediction (1:00:43);
• Slovenia vs. Canada prediction (1:03:45).

Serbia’s Blackout, Stunning Lithuania & Luka Proving Us Wrong

URBONUS’ Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas share their impressions from an eventful Day 1 of the FIBA World Cup 2nd round. Guys discuss whether or not Svetislav Pesic’s mistakes led to Serbia collapsing against Italy, how there was nothing Greece could do against Lithuania, first serious test to the USA & how Steve Kerr responded, how team effort helped Luka & Slovenia advance as well as discussing the upsets by Brazil and Latvia.

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Topics:

• Real World Cup Start (0:00);
• Rytis’ complaint about the schedule (3:33);
• Serbia’s nightmare vs Italy continues (7:15);
• Lithuania or San Antonio Spurs? (19:03);
• There was nothing Greece could do (24:30);
• Never doubt Luka & Slovenia (33:07);
• First real test for the USA (40:39);
• How Lithuania - USA could look like (46:26);
• Reasons behind Canada’s loss vs Brazil (49:11);
• Is Yago dos Santos the best value signing in the EuroLeague? (52:35);
• Fernandez vs Scariolo is a chess match to follow (55:46);
• Latvia’s Cinderella Story continues (58:55).

Greece vs. Lithuania Debate, New Star in Serbia & Mess in Turkey

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas share their predictions about who will make the FIBA World Cup 2023 quarterfinals. They also compared their Greek NT concern barometer, discussed a new Serbia star in the making, and tried to understand the mess with Shane Larkin and Scottie Wilbekin in Turkey.

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Topics:

• Klay in Manila & Team USA practice (0:00);
• The level of concern watching Greece vs. New Zealand (5:15);
• A new star in Serbia (26:20);
• Reaction to Turkey punishing Larkin & Wilbekin (32:38);
• Will Italy make the quarterfinals? (43:48);
• Greece vs. Lithuania debate (48:34);
• Belief in Slovenia (1:00:40);
• The group with the least surprises? (1:04:54);
• Yuta Watanabe’s tweet illustrates a confusing FIBA system (1:10:01).

Germany’s Title Case, World Cup’s Kobe & Who’s at Fault in France

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas and Rytis Vysniauskas break down the Team USA vs. Greece game and Germany’s title odds, reasons behind France’s and Finland’s collapse, and react to Kobe’s presence in Manila and Noah Lyles statement.

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Topics:

• GOAT sounds, USA trash-talking Greeks & new star (00:00);
• Who’s to blame for France’s failure? (17:01);
• What happened to Finland? (33:35)
• Germany for the World Cup title? (37:41);
• Was Noah Lyles right or wrong? (48:48);
• What makes the Dominican Republic a threat? (53:57);
• The absurdity following Italy’s NT loss (56:25);
• Biggest World Cup surprises & disappointments (59:29);
• Our reaction to FIBA World Cup’s Kobe (1:02:04);
• Japan’s shocker (1:08:05);
• Perfect Team USA player (1:12:31).

Surprising Philippines, Canada’s Statement & Blow to Greece

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas discuss their first World Cup thoughts and impressions from the Philippines. They cover the exciting Jordan Clarkson vs. Karl-Anthony Towns game, Canada’s statement for the title, and highlight standout individuals from Round 1.

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Topics:

• What surprised us about the Philippines (0:00);
• French problems and Canada’s statement (12:12);
• What impressed us about Australia and the USA? (21:54);
• Who would you pick for your NT: Clarkson or Towns? (32:05);
• The craziest World Cup ending (39:59);
• How Mitoglou’s injury impacts Greeks’ chances (48:08);
• The Lithuanian Printezis (53:12);
• A crucial referee call (54:45);
• Team USA example for others (58:43).

Top Team To Beat USA & FIBA World Cup Power Rankings

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Rytis Vysniauskas put up the FIBA World Cup 2023 power rankings, listing the main title contenders and leaving out some traditional national team powerhouses.

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Topics:

• Unique Asian fans’ experience (0:00);
• No 1. team on FIBA World Cup power rankings (6:59);
• The top team to beat USA (20:50);
• Rytis comes with an unexpected No 2. pick (23:24);
• The crucial performance for Australian hopes (30:02);
• High risk, high reward take about Canada (33:51);
• Germany for the most exciting European team debate (41:00);
• Italy over Serbia debate (44:45);
• Why we have Slovenia out of the Top 8 rankings (54:21);
• Is Spain in the Top 8 only out of respect? (59:30);
• Players who show the real beauty of NT basketball (1:06:45);
• Picks we will regret (1:08:25).

Mike James’ Future, Olympiacos Rumors & Message to PAO Fans

Mike James and Errick McCollum joined the URBONUS podcast to talk about Mike’s future, rumors involving Olympiacos, the recruitment of Nikola Mirotic, and other exciting events from the offseason.

Topics:

• Mike James comments on rumors & his future (0:00);
• Did Kemba Walker’s signing force Mike to look elsewhere (4:55);
• How Mike almost convinced Mirotic to sign in Monaco (15:35);
• Is Mike James going to do James Harden’s rant (25:22);
• Did Olympiacos rumors damage Mike James’ chances to leave Monaco (34:30);
• Mike James trade to Olympiacos, Partizan, or Barcelona (48:08);
• PJ Dozier’s & Jabari Parker’s potential in EuroLeague (56:26);
• What went wrong for Nick Calathes in Fenerbahce (1:00:43);
• Is Carsen Edwards the new Shane Larkin or Mike James? (1:09:37);
• Free agency moves that impressed Mike James the most (1:13:52);
• Did Panathinaikos try to sign Mike James (1:16:13);
• Mike James’ message to Panathinaikos fans (1:18:40);
• Who would Mike and Errick bring to the Hall of Fame speech (1:22:08);
• Mike James’ birthday wish for himself (1:25:25);
• When Mike and Errick are going to retire (1:26:36).

Best PG For Partizan, European GOAT & Refereeing Scandal

Zach LeDay and Errick McCollum joined the URBONUS podcast to discuss the upcoming Partizan’s roster moves, Mathias Lessort’s success story, Nikola Mirotic’s offseason saga, the EuroLeague refereeing scandal, Ricky Rubio’s career decision, and the European basketball GOAT.

Topics:

• Best & worst of a new generation (0:00);
• Why LeDay stayed in Partizan (5:30);
• Did Zach have Zvezda offer (9:17);
• Nick Calathes or Mike James for Partizan (16:13);
• Best replacement for irreplaceable Lessort (24:04);
• Reaction to Nikola Mirotic rumors (35:41);
• Crazy summer transfer reporting (38:45);
• Reaction to Monaco’s tweet that went viral (45:38);
• Behind Ricky Rubio’s decision to stop his career (54:08);
• Did EuroLeague get stronger or weaker? (1:04:55);
• Transfers that made McCollum & LeDay happy (1:14:11);
• Refereeing scandal & suspicious refereeing (1:18:17);
• Who is the European GOAT (1:28:37).

Can Luka Take Slovenia To Medals & Why Greeks Can’t Be Ruled Out

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss Slovenia & Greek teams’ chances in the FIBA World Cup 2023 and their most anticipated things to watch. They also discuss the recent rumors about Svi Mykhailiuk, John Wall & Kendrick Nunn.

Topics:

• Larentzakis already annoying Luka (0:00);
• Are referees supporting Luka Doncic? (2:03);
• Greece or Olympiacos? (5:00);
• Can Luka Doncic take Slovenia to the podium? (8:46);
• Mike Tobey or Jordan Morgan (14:54);
• The main issues with Slovenia NT (16:22);
• Forced prediction for Slovenia (19:42);
• Why you can’t rule out Greece (22:37);
• Greece or Lithuania? (30:25);
• The dark horse of World Cup (31:41);
• Potential World Cup sleeper to reach quarterfinals (33:30);
• Star to replace Giannis and Jokic (35:48);
• Rytis on Tony Parker’s Instagram story (38:05);
• Mike James on Latvia NT (42:06);
• Another World Cup sleeper (45:45);
• Jamal Murray’s availability for the World Cup (49:40);
• Weird issues that Cape Verde is facing (51:46);
• Unusual fans’ experience in Asia (54:55);
• Svy Mykhailiuk’s fit in Panathinaikos (1:00:17);
• Why Rytis is not a fan of John Wall’s move to Europe (1:05:51).