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Video: How Melo got his groove back
Carmelo Anthony looked done as a relevant NBA baller following his disastrous stint with the Rockets but, at 35, he’s found a new way to deliver in Portland. In this episode of The Ballin After, Emmet Ryan on how Melo found the right head space to become the baller he needs to be today. BallinEurope […]
CJ Fulton is happy to focus on the present
With his decision on where to go next very much up in the air, CJ Fulton is a prospect who is just working on his game for now. Emmet Ryan caught up with the Belfast Star point guard, for whom basketball runs in the family It’s the middle of the third quarter and Belfast Star […]
Doncic signing means a change is in store for Jordan Brand
With Luka Doncic the latest young star to sign a multi-year multi-million dollar deal with Jordan Brand, Emmet Ryan on why we can expect two words to come to the Jumpman label that will make a world of difference The pursuit of Luka Doncic was always Nike’s to lose, be it with the Swoosh or […]
BiE’s best of the decade
We have a couple of treats in store next week but before that, we’ve taken the time to select the best writing on the site over the past 10 years, join us on a journey through the highs, the lows, the deep dives, and the tearful goodbyes Between game analysis, player profiles, addressing big issues, […]
“The NBA’s face is European” – Francisco Elson
2007 NBA champion Francisco Elson has no doubts, the face of the NBA is European now. The Dutch legend and former San Antonio Spurs big man talked to Emmet Ryan on a visit to Dublin about his career, the game today, and working with young people Francisco Elson stands tall in most rooms but the […]
The oddity of discussing a 20 year old’s legacy
Luka Doncic has been lighting up the NBA to start his sophomore season but he has also, rightly, been nominated for the Euroleague team of the decade. In the return to normal operations here on BallinEurope after the big break for the book, Emmet Ryan on how it’s best to just sit back and enjoy […]
NBA Stars Who Have Found Jobs Outside of Basketball
With the NBA witnessing a huge surge in popularity through television viewership, social media activity, and the gambling handle constantly swarming in from the top NBA betting sites, professional basketball players have become celebrities for their endeavors both on and off the hardwood floor. NBA players like LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard are sensations […]
5 European NBA Players Shining in 2019-2020
There are plenty of international stars in the NBA at the moment, but a few stand out above all the rest. One of these players is on a team at the top of the NBA odds to win the Eastern Conference, and I think you know who he is without an introduction. After all, […]
4 European Candidates to Win NBA MVP This Season
Basketball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. While the NBA is still largely dominated by Americans, a number of foreign-born players have also become legitimate superstars over the years. Players like Dirk Nowitzki, Drazen Petrovic, Yao Ming and Hakeem Olajuwon have all left indelible marks on the world’s top basketball league. […]
The Strongest NBA teams in the upcoming season based on preseason stats
With the Golden State Warriors as the champion of the NBA season 2019, the next season will be interesting – especially for fans of sports betting. Therefore, the following paragraphs will go deeper on the teams having the best chance to win the next NBA season based on the preseason stats for the 2019-2020 season. […]
These are the most expensive basketball teams
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world – especially in North America. Therefore, basketball teams work with a lot of capital as players are expensive, sponsorships can be found in the most popular leagues and basketball stadiums around the world are sold out. But what are the most expensive or valuable […]
BiE’s book I Like it Loud is finally on sale
You may have noticed activity on this site has been near non-existent since the end of last season. BallinEurope editor Emmet Ryan had a book to finish while also dealing with his day job. Things got crazy but it’s finally available to buy, in ample time for the holiday season Back in Munich airport last […]