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Luka Doncic and the Mavs have a choice to make this NBA season
The Dallas Mavericks megastar starts the NBA season, yet again, as favourite to be named MVP. Individual accolades are nice but, Emmet Ryan writes, after the Dallas Mavericks made the NBA finals last June there’s a bigger prize. With the Mavs more stacked than at any time in Luka Doncic’s career, he may have to […]
Victor Wembanyama leads the NBA’s French revolution
He arrived a little earlier than most of his compatriots but Victor Wembanyama is undoubtedly the face of a wave of the new French basketball generation in the NBA. Emmet Ryan on how Wemby is setting a standard for Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Tidjane Salaun and more. An awful lot is expected of Victor Wembanyama […]
Has Euroleague got an age issue?
The improved quality of Euroleague really isn’t in doubt. Basketball as a business is about more than just the basketball itself. Emmet Ryan examines whether the competition could do with an infusion of youth? While never exactly known for being overflowing with youngsters, the lack of true rising stars in Euroleague this season is cause […]
Partizan remain a work in progress
Euroleague is not a forgiving place for any basketball side. Partizan’s almost completely overhauled roster has found that out the hard way. Zeljko Obradovic’s side got the win over FC Bayern on Tuesday but, Emmet Ryan writes, still have a lot of work to do An ugly win is still a win. Partizan showed flashes […]
Get angry: This does not have to be the future of Euroleague
If what we saw, or rather counted, in Piraeus on Friday night is the new norm then get worried. No, get angry. The stop-start farce between Olympiacos and Zalgiris Kaunas paints a worrying picture of the future. It’s one that we, as lovers of the sport, can change for the better. Emmet Ryan on the […]
The shadow of Bronny James can benefit NBA Euro rookies
Bronny James may not be the best rookie entering the NBA this season but his presence could be a boost to the Euros entering the league. Emmet Ryan on how the son of LeBron James could, with no effort of his own, make life easier for the likes of Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, and Matas […]
Not your ordinary Euroleague viewing experience
From walking under a waterfall to inspecting a plane crash and seeking out the Northern Lights, Emmet Ryan took in the opening night of Euroleague in a different way to most. BiE’s editor found a way to watch basketball by any means necessary in Iceland. After waiting since May for Euroleague to return, of course […]
The big Euroleague season preview
We’ve been through all 18 teams in our individual previews. Now it’s time for the one that matters. What will happen in the upcoming Euroleague Basketball season? What teams will remain standing at the Final Four? Who will be MVP? Who will win it all? The coming season of Euroleague Basketball has, for me, three […]
The McIntyre Final Eight would reinvigorate Irish basketball
With the Super League season about to start, there’s lots of buzz in Irish basketball. Things are also settled, everyone knows exactly how the format will go. Naturally, Emmet Ryan can’t let things lie. Here’s his wild plan to change the Irish postseason for the better. Welcome to the McIntyre Final Eight system. Everyone knows […]
Can anyone stop Unicaja Malaga in the Basketball Champions League?
The Basketball Champions League (BCL) returns this week and BallinEurope’s Emmet Ryan casts his eye over the contenders, pretenders, and stories to watch. Defending champions Unicaja Malaga return stacked and it’s going to be tough for anyone to dethrone them. Yes, the image for this article is bizarre but, trust me, it makes sense. If […]
Adding more NBA games in Europe is a tough but profitable task
The NBA continues to have nearly the slightest possible in-season presence in Europe. With two games this season, both in Paris to showcase Victor Wembanyama, the association struggles to meet a continent-wide demand. Emmet Ryan on the challenge and the opportunities that come with expansion The idea of the NBA playing more regular season games […]
Where in the world is Ricky Rubio?
There hasn’t been a peep out of Ricky Rubio in months. Is the basketball legend retiring? Will he return to his boyhood club of Joventut Badalona? What about FC Barcelona? Or does he seek to quietly slip away? Emmet Ryan on the mystery surrounding the beloved Spanish star’s future. It’s wild to think that this […]