Best Euroleague Podcasts (2024)

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Boston Celtics "World Championship" challenged by Euroleague champs Panathinaikos 38:28

5h ago38:28

38:28

The Boston Celtics are the world champs ... or are they? They won the NBA championship, but Greek club Panathinaikos is the Euroleague champion, and their coach said Boston isn't the world champion until they go through his team. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss what would happen in a game between those two teams and…

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#31: A crazy Euroleague summer and Olympic Qualifying Tournament Updates 48:18

8d ago48:18

48:18

Although we got our hearts ripped out in the EUROS during the week, we still managed to make this a fun episode. The list of stars switching Euroleague teams keeps on getting longer and longer. While there are some familiar names floating around, there also will be some new Players showcasing their skillset in Europes premiere Basketball League (00…

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Paris 2024 Olympics Fantasy Draft 54:45

2h ago54:45

54:45

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas and Gytis Blazevicius drafts Fantasy squads for the Paris Olympics 2024. Check out fantasy.basketnews.com to play with your friends or players world wide & win great prizes in return!By BasketNews.com

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Sam Hauser gets $45 million Boston Cetlics extension, Jordan Walsh snaps out of summer slump 33:10

10h ago33:10

33:10

Sam Hauser is sticking around for a while with a four-year, $45 million extension with the Celtics. It's a deal that kind of makes sense for both sides, even though it falls on the team-friendly side. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains that before getting to Jordan Walsh finally having a good game at summer league, Baylor Scheierman str…

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David Riley on Creating Efficient Offense, Simple BLOB Sets, and Winning with Non-Shooters {Washington St.} 1:02:09

23m ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Slappin' Glass sits down this the newly hired Head Coach of Washington St. MBB, David Riley! The trio dive into the areas of creating efficient offense, different types of advantages, the value of teaching through 3v3, and talk BLOB sets and winning with non-shooters during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!" To join coaches and championship winn…

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Anton Watson best chance to contribute to Boston Celtics? 39:49

15m ago39:49

39:49

The Celtics have played three summer league games and Anton Watson is standing out as having the best feel for the game. Against Charlotte, he finally had the statistical breakout to support that. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that, Jordan Walsh's struggles, and why the setting is probably unfair to Walsh and JD D…

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Episode 476: Patrick Beverley's on his way to Israel to play with Hapoel Tel Aviv & the Israel U20's fall to Greece on Episode #476 35:01

7h ago35:01

35:01

Patrick Beverley is the talk of the town as The Sports Rabbi and Ben Paskspoke all about Hapoel Tel Aviv’s brand new signing as Ofer Yannay has made yet another huge splash with cash. We also spoke about the Israel Under-20 Men’s team and their loss to Greece in the Round of 16 which knocked them out of contention to win the European Championship. …

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Mailbag: Kristaps Porzingis plan, Boston Celtics next steps, Al Horford legacy 32:21

1h ago32:21

32:21

We open up the mailbag to look at how the Celtics will cover for a recovering Kristaps Porzingis, including Jayson Tatum at the 5, and whether Porzingis or someone else will be the first domino to fall whenever the team does get too expensive. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal answers those questions as well as Al Horford's legacy (and a beef w…

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Jaylen Brown clears the air, Neemias Queta powers Boston Celtics summer league win 31:07

5h ago31:07

31:07

Jaylen Brown showed up at the Celtics summer league game and explained his reaction to being left off Team USA, what he said to Derrick White, and where they stand. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal reacts to that, Neemias Queta looking pretty good at summer league, JD Davison's nice game against the Lakers, and why the shooting struggles Baylo…

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#32: Betting the Euros and some (semi) crazy decisions in basketball 56:52

9h ago56:52

56:52

In our most recent episode we put a little bet on the Euro 2024 final between Spain vs. England (00:04:52) Further we discuss the interesting timing of Paris Basketball head coach Joonas Iisalo moving to the Memphis Grizzlies (00:15:28) whereas DBB coach Gordie Herbert has not made up his mind where to move next (00:22:20). Discounts in the NBA are…

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First Look At Jokic’s Serbia, Early Olympics Favorites & Visit To OAKA 17:25

1h ago17:25

17:25

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius respond to BN+ members’ and podcast fans’ questions, addressing the early Olympics favorites, first impressions of the Serbia and France game, the EuroLeague signing of the summer, early Final Four teams, and other transfer rumors. BN+ Topics: Is Nikola Jovic playing in the Olympi…

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Jaden Springer, Baylor Scheierman, JD Davison, play well in Boston Celtics summer league opener 34:15

2d ago34:15

34:15

The Celtics opened up summer league with good performances from Jaden Springer, Baylor Scheierman, and JD Davison. Anton Watson also did well, Neemias Queta was Neemias Queta, and Jordan Walsh was not great. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all of their performances, what's translatable to the regular season, and what might be fool's…

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In Conversation with Daniel Friedrich (Gmunden Swans) 1:00:51

3d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

With todays episode we start a new segment to the show - the Up Hill Down Under Interview Series. We want to take you behind the curtain as we talk to professionals in the field of sports and media. In our very first conversation we talked to Daniel Friedrich of the Gmunden Swans! He is the current MVAP of the Austrian Basketball Super League, a ch…

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Episode 475: All the Israel basketball moves, Avdija in Portland & U20's ready for action on Episode #475 41:20

3d ago41:20

41:20

The Sports Rabbi and Moshe Halickman took a look at all of the Israel basketball moves so far this summer while we also spoke about Deni Avdija heading to Portland afetr 4 years with the Wizards and we previewed the Israel Under-20 Team who tipoff at the European Championships this weekend. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes,…

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Dylan Murphy on "Rumble Meetings", Moving Big Rocks, and Winning the PNR Battle {Osceola Magic} 58:19

1d ago58:19

58:19

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of the G-League's Osceola Magic, Dylan Murphy! The trio dive into Coach Murphy's thoughts on coaching meetings, including "Rumbles", moving big rocks, embracing the gray, and explore winning the PNR battle, and Plato and Aristotle during a highly entertaining "Start, Sub, or Sit?!" To join coac…

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Jaylen Brown snubbed by Team USA? Was Derrick White a better fit? 34:45

1d ago34:45

34:45

There's some controversy surrounding Derrick White's selection to Team USA, thanks to Jaylen Brown's tweets. Was this really a snub, or was this more just Team USA following a plan already in place? John Karallis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss why this shouldn't have been a surprise and why Jaylen's tweets have some unintended …

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Appreciating Derrick White, newest Team USA member, for his incredible championship season 36:18

12d ago36:18

36:18

Derrick White was named to Team USA on Wednesday, replacing Kawhi Leonard, so this was a good time to look back at his incredible season. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Noa Dalzell of SB Nation discuss why he will fit on Team USA, all the ways he helped the Celtics, why his attitude was perfect for the locker room (and any locker room), …

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Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday opportunities with Team USA, and Joe Mazzulla still a maniac 31:06

4d ago31:06

31:06

Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday have some great opportunities with Team USA, including a chance to sit down with guys like Steph Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant, who have made multiple championship runs, and learn what it takes to keep competing for a championship. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses that and the chance to get Joel …

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Wyc Grousbeck explains Boston Celtics sale, and responding to Shaq/Gilbert Arenas Celtics hate 33:30

4d ago33:30

33:30

Wyc Grousbeck went on CNBC to explain the Celtics sale, but did he really make anything clearer? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the comments and why he thinks his theory on the sale still holds. Also, a surprise return to the Boston lineup as the team heads out for summer league, and then John responds to the tired assessments by…

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Best of Giannis and Greece, Biggest Qualifiers Shock & Insane Olympics Picture 1:01:49

7d ago1:01:49

1:01:49

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas discuss the winners of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, highlighting the greatness of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greece national team, as well as the biggest upset of the qualifiers. Episode partners: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHEdJ. Free doma…

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Mailbag: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown roles moving forward, Boston Celtics vs. the world, and more 33:38

15d ago33:38

33:38

Mailbag Monday brings us a few questions about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and what their roles will be moving forward. John Karalis gets into that and why it doesn't really matter. Also, why connecting the Nomar Garciaparra trade to the Marcus Smart trade is wrong, Jordan Walsh's future role, Xavier Tillman replacing Al Horford, and the Celtics …

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Giannis’ Edge Over Luka, Vezenkov’s Bomb & Philippines’ Miracle 1:07:09

8d ago1:07:09

1:07:09

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas share their insights on the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, offer OQT semifinal predictions, and discuss Sasha Vezenkov’s return to Olympiacos. Topics: Why Giannis has an edge over Luka (0:00); Partizan fans’ pain watching Caboclo & sensational Philippines (18:40); Who is this guy from the Bahamas wh…

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Dip Metress on the Value of Rim Cuts, Halftime Stats that Matter, and Best Point Guard Traits {Augusta University} 56:44

8d ago56:44

56:44

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the Head Coach of NCAA DII Augusta University, Dip Metress! Coach Metress has not had a losing season in over 20 years, along with going to two National Championship games, and in this conversation discusses his thoughts on their style of motion offense, the reads and screens he teaches daily, fundamental post …

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Mailbag: Hometown discounts, hard decisions, owning Boston Celtics, and more 31:18

9d ago31:18

31:18

A bonus mailbag episode touches on a lot of CBA stuff, including avoiding second aprons, hard decisions of the future, and unrealistic veterans taking the minimum in Boston. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal touches on all of that, players taking hometown discounts, Team USA, a publicly owned Celtics team, and making fun of Philadelphia and Flo…

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Appreciating Brad Stevens, architect of the World Champion Boston Celtics 36:01

10d ago36:01

36:01

The Celtics are the champs, and Brad Stevens is a major reason why. Not only did he make the moves that put Boston over the top, he made the moves before the moves to set the Celtics up for this moment. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses why coaching Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown gave Stevens an advantage, and why Stevens' willingness …

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Xavier Tillman signs, Boston Celtics keeping good vibes intact 36:48

15d ago36:48

36:48

The Celtics are re-signing Xavier Tillman, keeping almost everyone from the championship team together. Keeping Tillman is positive, but can this turn out to be another low-key underrated score for Brad Stevens in a similar way Derrick White was? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that and the value (and pitfalls) of k…

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Derrick White, Jayson Tatum extensions, Wyc Grousbeck selling stake in Boston Celtics 34:09

18d ago34:09

34:09

The Celtics did the expected on Monday, giving Derrick White and Jayson Tatum the biggest possible extensions each could get. And then they did the unexpected, announcing Wyc Grousbeck was selling his stake in the team. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal break it all down, including why Grousbeck is selling now, why he's sticking around for four…

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Olympic Qualifiers Predictions, Olympiacos & Fenerbahce’s EL Title Moves 1:19:18

12d ago1:19:18

1:19:18

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas share their predictions for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament and discuss the signings by Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, and Zalgiris, along with other EuroLeague transfer rumors. Episode partners: – Get an additional -10% discount for all hosting plans: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHEdJ. Free domain as well as f…

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Boston Celtics running it back in free agency, plus mailbag questions 28:56

13d ago28:56

28:56

The Celtics opened free agency by bringing back Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet, and Neemias Queta, meaning 12 of Boston's championship players are back for next season. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses that and then opens the mailbag to talk about Joe Mazzulla developing young talent, Jordan Walsh's future, Kristaps Porzingis' recovery, Bro…

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#30: The EUROS, the Finals & the Draft 1:03:10

13d ago1:03:10

1:03:10

This week we take you through our own resumee of this years NBA Finals (00:03:15) before switching to the EURO 2024 in Germany were various so called underdog nations, such as Austria or Switzerland, start to aim for more than just be happy to have qualified (00:13:00). The EuroLeague transfer season is on full display as various changes have alrea…

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Kevin Broderick on a Systematic Approach to Limiting Turnovers, Playing a Deep Bench, and Learning from Hard Truths {Nazareth University} 59:15

15d ago59:15

59:15

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of DIII Nazareth University, Kevin Broderick! The past two seasons Coach Broderick's teams have been the best in the nation at limiting turnovers, and we dive into his systematic approach to doing so including "patient pivots", off-ball cutting, and more; and discuss playing a deep bench and th…

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Kristaps Porzingis surgery & Boston Celtics draft Baylor Scheierman, Anton Watson 38:19

25d ago38:19

38:19

The Celtics announced on Thursday that Kristaps Porzingis would miss 5-6 months after ankle surgery, meaning he'll miss the start of the season. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm react to that before getting into the Celtics draft. Baylor Scheierman and Anton Watson represent a chance for Boston to snag a useful player at the…

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