URBONUS

Kemba in Milan, Obradovic’s Kiss & All-NBA Sabonis

BasketNews Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas and Augustas Suliauskas have ranked the top EuroLeague transfer deadline signings, shared their top coach of the year candidates, and debated Domantas Sabonis’ standing among the best NBA centers.

Topics:

• Skepticism over EuroLeague All-Star game (00:00);
• Mike James vs. Sasha Vezenkov debate (13:08);
• The worst call ever? (18:52);
• The best and worst of Teodosic (20:37);
• Virtus problem (23:19);
• Kazys Maksvytis case for the coach of the year (30:03);
• Top 3 coach of the year candidates (44:13);
• Ranking Top 3 transfer deadline signings (47:43);
• Why Ataman is not Jose Mourinho (59:55);
• The most unique father-son relationship in EuroLeague (1:03:52);
• Do we have a problem with Mirotic on the bench in 4Q? (1:07:43);
• Rytis harsh on Kemba Walker to Europe move (1:10:01);
• Reaction to Obradovic’s kiss in Belgrade (1:15:25);
• Domantas Sabonis All-Star case (1:21:23);
• Sabonis position in NBA C’s ranking (1:25:50).

Debate Over #FreeFacu & Ideas to Grow the EuroLeague

Tune in to the URBONUS podcast as we travel to Monaco for an in-depth conversation with EuroLeague stars Mike James and Donatas Motiejunas. They give their thoughts on Zalgiris changes and Panathinaikos issues, provide their perspective on the #FreeFacu campaign, and share their ideas for growing the EuroLeague.

Topics:

• Teams Mike James & D-Mo love to watch (00:00);
• Mike’s relationship with Spanoulis (4:47);
• Panathinaikos’ problems and solutions (7:09);
• #FreeAndrews (11:43);
• How Mike James could have joined Zalgiris (15:05);
• Evaluating Zalgiris’ signings of Polonara & Taylor (16:57);
• The irreplaceable Keenan Evans & his future (20:00);
• Why James & Motiejunas disagree with the #FreeFacu idea (22:52);
• What’s wrong with the MVP award (30:20);
• The EuroLeague All-Star game & ideas to grow the league (39:59);
• The bothering reason why Mike had to decline KD’s invitation (45:05);
• Coaches and fans’ complaints about player motivation (48:40);
• The impact of coaches & a change that needs to be made (52:10);
• Mid-season All-EuroLeague Team (58:03).

Greek Derby, Robbed Red Star & Bold Predictions For 2023

Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas of BasketNews share their thoughts on the  Panathinaikos vs. Olympiacos derby and the controversial game-winner by Nikola Mirotic. They also reflect on their top basketball memories of 2022 and make bold predictions for 2023.

Topics:

• Wise words by Andrea Trinchieri (00:00);
• Who should have apologized for Panathinaikos’ loss? (5:00);
• The problem behind Bacon’s 30-point performance (10:27);
• A questionable moment on PAO’s bench (15:01);
• Why Olympiacos is a Final 4 material (18:30);
• Reaction to a controversial Mirotic’s game-winner (21:52);
• Two ideas on how to improve refereeing in the EuroLeague (24:37);
• Why Red Star was robbed (29:21);
• How Petrusev could have landed in Zalgiris (35:47);
• Deshaun Thomas future (40:15);
• Horrible call on Mike James & his trip to Athens (48:48);
• Top 3 basketball memories of 2022 (53:24);
• Top 3 bold predictions for 2023 (59:07).

Luka’s Case for GOAT, Campazzo Mania & Dorsey’s Destinations

BasketNews’ Rytis Vysniauskas, Donatas Urbonas, and Augustas Suliauskas react to historical Luka Doncic night & Facundo Campazzo debut in Red Star and discuss the best EuroLeague destinations for Tyler Dorsey.

Topics:

• How Rytis’ T-Mac shoes were stolen (00:00);
• Reaction to Luka’s 60/21/10 night (5:02);
• Luka’s problem in Dallas (10:43);
• Jokic case for the 3rd MVP award (13:54);
• European GOAT in the NBA (16:55);
• Campazzo status for Barcelona game (29:03);
• Funny details around Campazzo’s debut (31:10);
• Giannis’ countdown in Belgrade (35:23);
• How Red Star stopped Vezenkov (37:56);
• Tyler Dorsey rumors (41:20);
• The best EuroLeague destination for Dorsey (42:03);
• Why Dorsey didn’t stay in the NBA (48:55);
• The next fringe NBA player to return to Europe (50:02);
• Is Keenan Evans becoming another $1M PG? (54:33);
• Is Milan back? (1:11:35).

EuroLeague Trade Ideas & Best PF in Europe

Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas of BasketNews bring you trade ideas for EuroLeague teams, delve into the latest hot takes surrounding EuroLeague stars, and explain why Rytis didn’t join us on the podcast this week.

Topics:

• Best & worst of FIFA World Cup (00:00);
• Why fans will love Final Four in Kaunas (10:40);
• Rytis on Argentina fewer (17:23);
• Reply to Mike James’ tweet (19:46);
• Who’s the best PF forward in Europe (33:12);
• Why Antetokounmpo is a good signing for Fener (46:41);
• The ideal point guard for Partizan (51:05);
• Four-team trade (56:59);
• Sign-and-trade deal for Campazzo (1:05:01);
• Boring trades (1:09:14);
• Trade for Panathinaikos (1:10:25).

Best of Partizan vs. Zvezda & Alternative EuroLeague Awards | URBONUS

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas and Rytis Vyniauskas focus on critical things of the Partizan and Crvena Zvezda derby, discuss crucial mistakes in crazy Real and Monaco game and invite you to the First EuroLeague Trimester Awards ceremony.

Topics:

• Argentina or Zalgiris & Efes fans surprise (00:00);
• The best thing about Partizan vs. Crvena Zvezda derby (7:00);
• Biggest Partizan difference & questionable Punter’s move(12:15);
• Huge refs mistake in Belgrade & (15:21);
• Ivanovic’s effect & crazy turnaround for Vildoza (20:33);
• Distractions that hurt Tavares and Madrid (26:01);
• What’s more incredible than Mike James’ 3+1 play (30:05);
• Madrid not learning from their mistakes (33:33);
• NBA rule that would make the EuroLeague great (37:11);
• The most underrated EuroLeague player (42:15).
• The best player coming off the bench (49:17);
• The most fun players and teams to watch (53:51);
• The player that cries about refs the most (59:10);
• The best summer signing  (1:02:40);
• The best EuroLeague veteran (1:06:30);
• The best player with the least help (1:09:16);
• A rare milestone among the best passers (1:12:06);
• Should the Rockets play more through Alperen Sengun (1:15:48).

Campazzo’s Next Team, Vezenkov’s NBA Move & Funny Ataman Story

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas is joined by Karsiyaka Izmir star Errick McCollum and AS Monaco guard Jordan Loyd to discuss the next EuroLeague destination for Facundo Campazzo and whether Maccabi should fire coach Oded Kattash. Gents also share a hilarious Ergin Ataman MVP story and explain why Sasha Vezenkov’s future is in the NBA.

Topics:

• Jordan Loyd debut on URBONUS (00:00);
• Winning triple defense move vs. Micic (1:30);
• The absurd situation with Wembanyama (3:27);
• The most exciting Campazzo EuroLeague transfer (8:35);
• Why Campazzo couldn’t stay in the NBA (18:05);
• Underrated loss for Milan (23:05);
• Should Maccabi fire Oded Kattash (29:29);
• What Loyd has learned from tweeting after the Fenerbahce game (38:45);
• Top 3 EuroLeague players to follow on Twitter (44:55);
• Reasons how Efes turned the season around (46:35);
• Hilarious Ergin Ataman MVP story (56:57);
• Why you can blame Madrid for improved Will Clyburn (1:02:38);
• Why Vezenkov for sure will be in the NBA (1:04:04);
• Mike James MVP case arguments over Vezenkov (1:12:09);
• Ways to stop the hottest EuroLeague team (1:14:15).

Fener’s Success Explained, Klay Vezenkov & Mad Teodosic

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas explain rare Fenerbahce start, discuss Ettore Messina’s hidden messages, and recalls heated moments that involved Milos Teodosic and Nicolo Melli.

Topics:

• Ataman on BN+ (0:00);
• Fun facts behind rare Rytis milestone (2:58);
• Reasons behind Fenerbahce’s record (9:27)
• Explaining crazy Fener’s numbers (14:58);
• Vezenkov doing Klay Thompson (24:47);
• Recalling Chus Mateo rumors (28:10);
• Why Rytis almost fall asleep during Real vs. Partizan (32:03);
• Panathinaikos run: nothing, something, or everything? (36:13);
• Potential Pangos replacement & hope for Milan (43:11)
• Hidden Messina message (49:55);
• What happened to Teodosic and Melli (58:13);
• The game of the week (1:02:55).

Saras & Efes Controversy, Commander Dusko & Early MVP Race

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the controversial Barcelona and  Efes game, reacts to the notorious Dusko Ivanovic practice, and share the early MVP candidates.

Topics:

• Very bad World Cup takes (00:00);
• Why Saras’ accusations don’t make a lot of sense (2:35);
• How EuroLeague should have reacted to this scandal (10:35);
• The biggest difference that Efes made (18:10);
• What happened between Saras and Kalinic (22:00);
• Unacceptable Satoransky and weird minutes (26:32);
• Is Luwawu-Cabarrot an answer to Milan’s depression? (32:08);
• Hypothetical coaching change for Milan (41:45);
• Zalgiris setting example (43:51);
• Reacting to Dusko Ivanovic 6.5 hour practice (49:40);
• Top 5 early MVP candidates (1:00:35);
• The problem with EuroLeague head coaches (1:10:20).

Wemby Behind the Scenes, Absurd Micic’s Case & Zvezda’s Surprise

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas, and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the scenes around Victor Wembanyama’s French NT debut, another disappointing situation of FIBA windows, and the unexpected change in Crvena Zvezda.

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Topics:

• Intro (00:00);
• Impressive & embarrassing moments of Wembanyama’s debut night (1:21);
• Shocking improvement in Wembanyama’s game (8:30);
• What’s unique about Wembanyama compared to Giannis & Jokic (17:00);
• FIBA windows absurd illustrated by Ataman & Micic (23:23);
• The worst game of the season? (36:26);
• What’s not working for Milan (40:27);
• Surprising Crvena Zvezda move (49:02);
• How Ivanovic will change Crvena Zvezda (56:04);
• Spending €5M on highest-paid EuroLeague players (1:00:33).