Episodes
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Early EL Surprises, Ataman’s Message & Vezenkov’s NBA Concern
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
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).
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Olympiacos vs. PAO, Bold Prediction For Zvezda & Future in Israel
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
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).
Monday Oct 02, 2023
EuroLeague Power Rankings: The Rise of Panathinaikos & Red Star
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
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).
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Did Olympiacos Need Brazdeikis & Worst/Best EuroLeague Contracts
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
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).
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Germany’s Gold Recipe & Miserable USA vs. Canada
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Rytis Vysniauskas & Augustas Suliauskas share their reactions following the FIBA World Cup 2023 final between Germany and Serbia.
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Serbian Heroes, USA’s Collapse & Final Prediction
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
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).
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Problem with Doncic, Weird Schroder & Semifinal Predictions
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
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).
Monday Sep 04, 2023
How Lithuania Stunned the USA & World Cup Quarterfinal Predictions
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
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).
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Serbia’s Blackout, Stunning Lithuania & Luka Proving Us Wrong
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
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).
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Greece vs. Lithuania Debate, New Star in Serbia & Mess in Turkey
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
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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- Click the “Watch Live with Max” button
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- Select the ‘Max FIBA World Cup Pass’
- Use the discount code to complete the transaction.
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).