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Boris Diaw is a sorceror
France captain Boris Diaw did this last night as the Spurs took Game 4. Kneel before Boris.
About Steve Ballmer and the Clippers
It looks like Steve Ballmer’s deal to buy the Clippers is a sure thing but what does the former Microsoft man want with a basketball team? Emmet Ryan says this is more than just a toy for the newest owner in the NBA. First things first, Steve Ballmer is already a massive upgrade as owner […]
Joakim Noah wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Joakim Noah has become just the second European ever to win the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year title. The Chicago Bulls and France big man is also the second European in as many years to be given the honour, after Spain’s Marc Gasol won for his stellar season with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2012/13. […]
Swee’ Pea makes the cut – Reaches Funding Target
A couple of weeks ago we introduced you to a Kickstarter to help fund a documentary on streetball legend Lloyd ‘Swee’ Pea’ Daniels. Here’s the trailer: Just yesterday we tweeted you, the BiE faithful, to help get this movie over the finish line. At the time it still needed another $12,400 to reach it’s total. […]
The Dish – Too Rude for Masai Uijiri
It’s been a long and busy week in Basketball for Europe’s top teams and players and tonight we could see even more drama. Let’s get you set for another wild week of playoff action in Euroleague and the NBA. As fearlessly predicted by BiE Barcelona got the brooms out against Galatasaray. While the Istanbul club […]
A Dario triple-double? Now that’s good timing
March Madness ended on Monday. On Tuesday Dario Saric, having just signed a new agent, delivered a triple-double with perfect timing to get the attention of NBA scouts. His 20 points, 13 board, and 10 assists in Cibona’s 96-70 Croatian Cup semi-final win over KK Zagreb. Super Dario certainly knows when to pick his moment.
Swee’ Pea needs your help
The Legend of Swee’ Pea- extended trailer from Benjamin May on Vimeo. A couple of weeks back we told you about a great Kickstarter looking for support in developing a documentary on Lloyd “Swee’ Pea” Daniels, a player who spent a couple of seasons in Europe having risen from playground legend to the NBA with […]
Final Four: What the bookies say when the bookies talk
Those familiar with this site’s Twitter handle may be aware that our editor, Emmet Ryan, spent a few years working in the gambling business. He looks at how the bookies see the odds for the NCAA Championship and what it says about their confidence in the four combatants. Lets take a look at the odds […]
The greatest Eurodance tribute to Goran Dragic ever
Also, admittedly, possibly the only Eurodance tribute to Goran Dragic ever. It’s so good we briefly considered forgiving Lipko, then we remembered that we hate Lipko.
Swaggy P’s tribute to Os moving back to the USA
With Ballineurope’s Editor Emeritus Os Dave moving back to the USA later this, Nick Young did the most Nick Young thing possible. Behold the Lakers man going full Swaggy P are the wrong time. Best of luck to Os and the family back in the USA.
Just point out the bounce
A just beyond half-court buzzer beater is impressive enough in its own right but this video is all about the bounce. Nazareth High School JV point guard Zak Wegfahrt put up a heave and got a big time assist from the backboard.
Cry some manly tears
You’ve just punched your ticket to March Madness in your senior season. Everything is great but for one thing, you’re having season-ending surgery before the Big Dance. Aerris Smith of the Wofford Terriers is just the best. Listen to the end and blub, blub all you want. Blubbing is manly.