Why EuroLeague Stars Fail In The NBA

What’s the formula of success when it comes to EuroLeague stars transitioning to the NBA? Why did some European legends like Vassilis Spanoulis, Sarunas Jasikevicius or Milos Teodosic found themselves on the NBA bench? And why others like Manu Ginobili, Bogdan Bogdanovic or Luis Scola had lengthy & successful NBA careers after becoming EuroLeague stars first? In this video, we look at the 3 main reasons why EuroLeague stars fail in the NBA and if Sasha Vezenkov & Vasilije Micic can struggle there too.
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[@terterman8585]

I would like to add the fact that the NBA is individually oriented while Europe is team oriented. A player that succeeds in a team system won't necessarily succeed in an exhibitionist and individualist system

[@derpcakesies]

It's too early to tell. Vezenkov got plenty of time to acclimate. Personally, I think he'll go off eventually

[@empower88]

Vezenkov will be the fire in NBA, he just needs a chance!

[@bipolarbear91]

@bipolarbear91 0 seconds ago Guys changing training wont help European guards. Notice that there arent any superstar guards from USA that were white/caucasian as well? Obviously you cant put ""its a racial difference" in your video, but still. Different training wont make European guards more athletic

[@cmoneyno5]

Kevin Pangos was already 28 when he joined the Cavs... He played 4 years at Gonzaga before the Euroleague... The NBA already had a chance to assess him

[@thecoreywallace]

As a Kings fan, and a Sacramento native, I have so much faith in Sasha. It’ll take some time to adjust, but he will play a huge role in the success of the Kings.

[@empower88]

He'll bring NBA to the next level!

[@dufjdh3u87rhhdbhfhd]

Hes not going to be nba mvp. But that movement and shot translate. They translate really well...

[@janezstare]

Agree, he is going to very important for Sacramento, buts needs to be incuded more, not just stand in the corner or cut

[@michgolov]

You have forgotten ,in my opinion, a real underrated European player who succeeded and he was from the pioneers...Peja Stojakovic. His style of playing was probably the most smart to fit in NBA even today.

[@Fop149]

I was searching for someone mentioning Peja before I do. Good job mate.

[@0brunoanaya0]

He was 20 in his rookie season. In the video, was selected players 23 older.

[@SIMOLAMBOTZ]

I am Italian and I saw Datome and Melli fail in NBA. I think defense is a key factor because often Europeans are less athletic and less big so they struggle in defense. Also, if you keep on playing only few minutes it's difficult to find a place in the league. Belinelli, for example, went to USA when he was very young so he had time to find his place (and it was hard).

[@marcozambelli3642]

Belinelli found his place also because he was and still is an amazing shooter, one of the best in the nba at his peak. He won the 3 pt contest against Curry, Lillard and Beal and had an important role in one of the best teams of the last 10 years, the Spurs that won the nba. The other 2 are excellent players who are good in everything but don't excell in one particular thing

[@timboslice8559]

Melli had a solid rookie year actually, just couldn’t build on it. Datome was just too frail, looked like he never lifted a weight

[@carlpatrickragas2159]

​@@timboslice8559Agree. The weight room department in the NBA is too critical. You shouldn't be giving 30 lbs away your matchup.

[@Marlowe10100]

And how you explain LJames who doesn’t play any defense at all, and is always resting on the court?

[@professionalcurrysexual9289]

@@Marlowe10100he’s 38 yrs old … common sense

[@TheHuskyK9]

Another factor to keep in mind (and it's really unfortunate) is the anti-European bias from NBA coaches, executives, and even analysts. Granted, it has gotten better over the years, but we saw that bias in the spotlight just last year when Perk single-handedly denied Jokic his 3rd-straight MVP. You cannot convince me that Embiid had a better season than both Giannis and Jokic when they did everything better than Embiid other than scoring. Not just that, American coaches just don't know how to play Euro players and are often ignorant of their strengths, which in turn makes the player look like a bust and then further strengthens the anti-Euro bias among the staff.

[@williamphillips3035]

Is France in Europe? Teams are not anti anything because French players don't seem to have any issues transitioning to the NBA because the difference is style of play. French players like to play at a faster pace and they defend which is something the NBA values. It's a more aggressive style that requires quick thinking on your feet and being able to adjust in the moment.

[@danielhirsch1823]

⁠@@williamphillips3035im may regret this, but most, if not all french player that have a good transition are black Do with that whatever you want 😅

[@williamphillips3035]

@@danielhirsch1823 doesn't make them any less European, so I don't understand your point🤷🏾‍♀️

[@xSCHEF]

@@williamphillips3035what the frick? Last 5 years MVP came from where? And don’t talk to me about Embid please, we all know how it is. There’s a simple reason that basketball honestly is still a marginal sport in Europe, by a margin. Being a popular sport in Lithuania or Serbia means nothing for European statistics. Some of you Americans have no idea how popular football is in Europe, or the world.

[@TheHeston83]

doesnt help ESPN are night and day on coverage Giannis,Jokic and Luka

[@skeletorcavani4046]

I think established European stars in Euro league have trouble adapting to a totally different style of basketball in a totally new country where they have been comfortable for years compared to rookies in their late teens and early 20s who came young like Jokic, Giannis and Doncic.

[@ismaelransanz7536]

Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, Ricky Rubio (i'm spanish, my examples are spanish people)

[@emcb1390]

Both Micic and Vezenkov are kind of vets in their young teams. Would love to see them thrive

[@dme1236]

I Loved Teodosics Game On The Clippers 😞 Sad To Only See Him Play One Season He Was Entertaining

[@ferdi6640]

I’m Italian and I found interesting your analysis, imo you forgot Belinelli. I didn’t think he could stay in NBA, but with hard work and patience he found with the Spurs his best place to show his skills.

[@THEWZRD1]

The NBA pace is what gets most Euros. Jokic and Doncic are able to dictate the pave while Giannis and Embiid are freaks.

[@josh35292]

Embiid is not "euro"

[@THEWZRD1]

​@josh35292 I know but people bring him up when mentioning international players

[@josh35292]

@@THEWZRD1 what? Embiid and in somewhat degree Giannis have nothing to do with the topic here. The only “euro” players here are Doncic and Jokic

[@landxxx1]

@@THEWZRD1 Embiid is african lol

[@THEWZRD1]

@josh35292 Giannis is from Greece why doesn't he fit?

[@alessandrofinocchi5608]

Campazzo didn't fail because lack of size. He failed because his 3pt fell from 35% to 30%

[@joaquin.5692]

What about Calderon? He didn’t have that “Star” status in Tau, but he went to the NBA as undrafted player at 24 and had a pretty good career.

[@pijust890]

There are always some exceptions

[@MrDiMES123]

Because he was elite passer & shooter

[@danielfranquetjaime1887]

Calderón, los hermanos Gasol y algunos otros son excepciones porque quizás no tienen el estilo, pero por su manera de jugar aportaban mucho al equipo, en cambio Ricky tiene una manera de jugar NBA total, pero bajo mi punto de vista no ser mvp o no ganar anillos no significa que hayas fracasado porque el baloncesto necesita jugadores que hagan otras cosas aparte de meter puntos

[@joaquin.5692]

@@danielfranquetjaime1887 Sí, lo se. He mencionado a Calde porque siempre me ha parecido un gran olvidado. Quiza porque aqui en Europa dio el salto antes de llegar a consolidarse como “estrella” como lo han podido ser Micic o Vezenkov antes de irse, o porque al final de su carrera se retiró directamente desde la NBA sin volver a Europa, pero ha sido un base de muy buen nivel que quizá algún año no estuvo lejos del All-Star. Sobre Ricky… creo que la lesion le frenó algo la progresión y el cambio que ha tenido la NBA estos años no le beneficia tanto, habiendo sido el tiro su punto debil durante tanto tiempo…

[@danielfranquetjaime1887]

@@joaquin.5692 Calderón era un pedazo de jugador tío, a mí me encantaba, lo que quiero decir es que no todo el mundo tiene madera de estrella y los jugadores que no lo son también son muy importantes para el equipo, hacen falta los currantes del baloncesto igual que los jugadores franquicia

[@MrDuncanquasar]

Sasha Danilovic was one of my all time fav players. He didn't really care for the NBA and went back to Bologna, even though his first season in Miami was pretty good.

[@vladimirmihajlovic2485]

He was also offered a big contract from Indiana that he passed up in order to go back to Europe. It seems like he had too many injuries which eventually led to his early retirement after two more seasons in Bologna

[@MrDuncanquasar]

@@vladimirmihajlovic2485 Yeah, the plan was to have him and Ginobili for the 2000-2001 season but Sasha retired after the first practice. Man what a team that would have been!

[@MeNoWorryYouNoWorry]

Micic will be a key player in our bench lineup. He stabilizes the bench especially when the opposing team makes a run. He also orchestrate the offense very well. He will be getting his minutes.

[@zexxonije]

Yeah I can see him already stabilizing the bench for the whole game, while lesser players get minutes. BIASED

[@anirudh_s17]

could you make a video on why this recent group of French prospects have struggled in the NBA? Yabusele, TLC, Ntilikina, Okobo, Hayes and Maledon specifically

[@kenm4390]

Honestly I think they failed for many of the same reasons American prospects fail… they simply aren’t good enough

[@abrohamlincoln2232]

getting treated like a rookie after being a star is disrespectful ngl

[@seffor]

you have to earn your role

[@artorius_856]

@@sefforComplicated issue. Many NBA vets who’ve been in the league for a while are obviously favored compared to incoming euroleague playes because they are insiders. Doesn’t mean they are ”better” and therefore earned their role but because they have a reputation amongst the NBA coaches. Euroleague stars are newcomers and have to ”prove themselves” even though they’ve played high level basketball in Europe. However, as seen in the video, there’s a reason why many euroleague stars tend to struggle in the NBA: playstyle. If you can’t adapt and find your role early, you’ll get benched + the foreign environment and culture make’s it even harder to succeed if you are not mentally tough enough. Guys like Luka and Jokic succeeded even though they are not athletic because they were able to adapt. Guys like mirotic and rubio were able to do this do to an extent and then there are the guys who failed and went back. In short, if you can’t gain a good reputation amongst the nba executives in a short time period after your transfer, you’ve lost your oportunity imo. Especially if you are not a young player like Jokic and Luka were when they entered the league.

[@fbiopenup6534]

Honestly I think the answer is a simple one, better and more talent in the NBA. Euroleague may have better quality of basketball in terms of play, but talent and skill in the NBA is on another tier. Some of the Euroleague stars who go over and look "average" are only "average" compared to the competition. When you have guards like Luka, Steph, Booker, SGA, Lillard, Mitchell, Kyrie and etc. Micic compared to them simply looks...average. Also that's not a bad thing, they can still succeed if they're decent players.

[@wanderingsoul2909]

So, being a "specialist" spot up shooter, strong defender and rebounder and court positioning savvy ( passing ) and intangibles are most needed when your the 3rd or 4th option. This is a BIG BIG BIG change from when your the 1st or 2nd option and are given the confidence to play your normal game. So, these Euros should learn from Denver's BB God Nikola Jokic 's skills. I do think that rigourous training on defense , change of direction, recovery, intensity will pay dividends. Of course, this requires many many hours of body training and coaching. BUT, why if your a STAR in Europe and getting paid ? The rabid fans and team rivalries make it more interesting. The NBA rap culture is not for everyone. The ball is usually moving in Europe and not being dominated by 2-3 stars. This changes the whole flow of the game. NBA style of play is different. This restricts opportunities for the role players as they just get out of the way. When your "restricted" to these roles, your energy and enthusiam suffer and thus your performance.

[@DPR1777]

Great job, great video

[@Imparte]

i know its more work even, but you startet so nice with the presentation of the players in your analysis, why not share more of it? im pretty sure you looked at it anyway, some graphs wont hurt and makes good content! You probably know thinking basketball or Jxmy? Good examples for it, and would probably elevate your great content further! cheers

[@diff1337]

I think Abrines is a perfect example also! Nice video

[@ttam1217]

He was a victim of heliocentric play around Russ. Shoot it when you get it and don’t miss too many. Tough spot for a player brought up to feel the game. And I say this as a fan of Russ, it’s just not for everyone. Would love Alex on this OKC team.

[@lukamagicgod]

​@@ttam1217alex only know is to shoot the ball, he cant defend, he cant dribble. Anthony Morrow is a better shooter than him but he also cant so anything beside shooting.

[@rackhir100]

The nba regular season feels like a netflix show. It's a shame such skilled individuals are encouraged to just play iso and nothing more complex than that.

[@josh35292]

well a hater spotted. NBA is far superior that the euroleague garbage while you talk nonsense like this smh

[@rackhir100]

@@josh35292 dude, you can't even type down a simple line of text. Your opinion is irrelevant. Back to school boy.

[@EthanIzeta]

@@josh35292 He's not wrong. No passion put into the game at all by the players in the regular season, load management, bullshit injuries that all of a sudden each and every star player seems to have... as good as they might be it's not enjoyable to watch unless you're invested in a specific player or franchise.

[@WillI-ls6or]

​@@josh35292look at the words u used, 'superior' , 'garbage'. just trying to gain more hate.

[@TheDusansky]

Very good analysis!

[@christiang5209]

About Vase i wouldn't blame his defense (only) for his less succesful nba career. He is one of my favorite playmaker, but in the nba he was used as a spot up shooter. I think if you have him, you need to unleash him and give him some freedon and he will make thinks happen.

[@bouzoukistudent8180]

Why EuroLeague Stars Fail In The NBA ? Is like calling a brick layer to fix your plumings . There are 2 different sports .

[@lukamagicgod]

2 different sports? Or just different skill level

[@bipolarbear91]

If Vezenkov or any other Euro star had at least AVERAGE nba athleticism, they wouldnt fail.... Its not training also... its genetics most likely.

[@josephstalin331]

NBA regular season feels like a TV series. No passion, no aggression, or agony, just a show. Defenders do not even bother marking the attack. In Europe, it's different, only 4 games into the season, and we have witnessed way more thrilling and exiting matches than NBA, where the teams figth until the end. Also, how do you expect a player to perform when you are not using him? Like wtf?

[@abdirahmanhassan1848]

no way you watch nba ball lmao

[@vasiliosthomas4883]

@@abdirahmanhassan1848 no way you watch the euro league lmao

[@Marlowe10100]

@@abdirahmanhassan1848NBA looks like a glorified practice game.

[@professionalcurrysexual9289]

Europeans don’t even play defense that’s why they fall out the league

[@ttam1217]

I like your guys stuff but you seem a bit obsessed with these guys failing. I’m an OKC fan and from preseason all I can say is that Micić is already connected with his teammates and they like playing with him. That’s a huge first step I think.

[@BasketNews_com]

Nobody says these guys will fail, just looking and past examples of EuroLeague stars who couldn't make it & why that happened

[@ttam1217]

@@BasketNews_com I think I’ve watched everything your channel has put out about Micić this summer and I can’t remember one positive comment. “4th/5th guard in the rotation”, “no minutes for him”, “will they trade him this season?”. He hasn’t played even 1 game yet, I don’t get the negativity. Almost no consideration for OKC’s style of play and why they paid him $8 million a year to come over. I get we’re not popular or on TV much but trust me, he will get his chances.

[@wasianluv]

Bro cook. He's getting at least 15mins a night and leading the second unit! @@ttam1217

[@tomasrudys1514]

Look at the minutes he played tonight against Chi :D

[@ttam1217]

@tomasrudys1514 Not surprising, they are starting the season on a 2 game road trip. He'll make his debut in the 6 game home stretch that follows.

[@karlbratelt7629]

I think it would be also interesting to look at guys like Maxi Kleber or Daniel Theis who established themselves without ever being stars at the Euroleague level

[@carlpatrickragas2159]

More of an outlier. They are destined to be in the states. Both athletic and switchable big and thats vital in the NBA.

[@RobertLewis85]

I'm from Sacramento and Vezenkov was a starter in several preseason games for the Kings and played excellent minutes. I think he will definitely be in the rotation. They play their first game tonight so we'll see.

[@user-ci7qg4pf3e]

Trust me there is no Small Forward-Power Forward in NBA with better shoot than Sasa and you know what they are saying in basketball. If you can shoot you play. You will see. He is just an amazing player than needs time. European players failed because is USA there is only one POP to make them feel like home, trust them and guide them. ie Spanoulis was a killing machine but he had the for coach Jeff Van Gundy. Who??? Jeff Van Gundy. Where is Jeff Van Gundy now?? commentator. If he was a good coach he will still be in the benches not in TV. He just ruined Spanoulis career in NBA. More or less the difference between NBA and Euroleague are the money available. If you give to a European Team 100 milion USD they will form a team that will be able to beat any NBA Team. Euroleague teams have a budget of maximum 30-40 milions USD. It is the same with football. Is it possibly ie Inter Miami with Messi to beat any of the top teams in Europe. No. They cant even beat the middle teams in Europe because in Europe the teams spend abt 500 milion USD and Inter Miami abt 40 milion. Now that i think it probably will loose from all the teams in 5 Major Leagues in Europe. The difference in only the budget. Imagine a team with Doncic, Giannis, Jokic, Bogdanovic,Sabonis,Porzingis, etc. . I think they can match up with any US Team. Look what is happening with National teams . except Dream Team 1 all the other failed. Greek National Team eliminated US National team back on 2006. Do you know the roster of US? LeBron James , Dwyane Wade ,Chris Paul ,Chris Bosh ,Dwight Howard ,Elton Brand ,Carmelo Anthony etc. But they were eliminated. So differnce is only CASH.

[@joriskiesbye6968]

That Pau Gasol Clip hit different #24

[@DPadio]

also, we should note that international players just get decisively far less chances, they need to be 2 levels above an american player, just to get the same chance... look at goran dragic for example... he only finally got a solid chance because of injuries of his team's starters

[@maartenvz]

Mike brown is a fool, already clear when he played terrence davis in the second half of game 7 last year over davion mitchell. If the kings want to make the next step i think they should start duarte (defence!) and vezenkov over huerter and barnes. Keegan can play the 4 next to vezenkov.

[@maartenvz]

Haha Barnes dropped 33, he must have read this :D

[@spaztnik-pz9qx]

Some of them would just like to experience the NBA and the Euroleague MVP plus notoriety in the Olympics are a big boost in their stock... But the rules are just a big transition on top of their size

[@kostasdounias6418]

On Point

[@ismaelransanz7536]

5:19, a great example, Marc Gasol 2013's best defender in nba

[@uptemposystem]

I love you guys BasketNews but this video is not right. To assume that Vezenkov and Micic will fail. Their seasons haven’t even started.

[@BasketNews_com]

Nobody says these guys will fail, just looking and past examples of EuroLeague stars who couldn't make it & why that happened

[@whocares3201]

They come in older into already established teams and since they are not supertalents, they wont be given the keys to the franchize. Since they are used to being no1 or at least getting massive offensive role, they are not optimap for the new roles given. Makes sense. Luka is different because he was EL MVP so young. Also NBA court is bigger which allows for more 1v1 play meaning you get exposed if you are not athletic defender way easier.

[@TheIonious]

The Mirotic one was entirely his fault in retrospect. He charged Bobby on multiple occasions over the course of the practice which is what resulted in him getting bopped. The main reason was probably moreso going from a role player in the NBA to THE guy in EuroLeague.

[@1vaultdweller]

FIBA rules makes it easy for defenders. Smaller courts. Shorter 3 point line. Less space. Less area to cover. Bigs are allowed to push smaller guys more the in the NBA. Thats why they stuggle to maintain that defensive level within NBA enviroment

[@TheiStopper]

Jaric hit the jackpot among all the Euro dudes,

[@danielfranquetjaime1887]

No es una norma pero muchos jugadores que han sido mvp en Euroliga y no en NBA es porque es bastante diferente el tipo de baloncesto que se juega en cada lugar, la NBA es más libre por llamarlo de alguna manera, más de talento puro y espectacularidad, pero en cualquier equipo hacen falta jugadores que no sean tan vistosos pero que trabajan mucho para el equipo, aparte de otras cuestiones como el número de partidos y la exigencia

[@theokingshango]

Some dont while some are NBA MVPs or franchise superstars

[@svarozjov]

Well, you did forgeth maybe the two most succesfull european players in NBA, Vlade Divac (the one of pioners) and Predrag Stojaković, although, they probably is not there because they was not names in Euroligue, being players of 80s and 90s, but Vlade Divac went there as supreme basketball god of Balkan nad Mediteranean region, or as established megagigasuperstar.

[@gamatoutsikos]

Tony kukoc too

[@svarozjov]

@@gamatoutsikos Yea, there are actually many of that pre Eurolegue generation. Legendary players, like Danilović, Dražen Petrović, Dino Rađa... All of them had great time in NBA, although they all went trhough ecxactly this steps, low minutes i nstart, disregard as if they are rookies, etc. But they were another kind of basketball players, they practically played for pinuts, and they had not big blown ego, although they were almost in the ranks of national heroes back home, they was raised with philosophy taht you have work hard to achieve something. Todays players thinks they first must be payed to play, that generation played first and then maybe someone would give them some bonus sometime...

[@BasketNews_com]

I took all the players who fit the criteria into account, including Drazen & other pre-EuroLeague stars 😎

[@svarozjov]

@@BasketNews_com Well you missed a lot of them, guess you are much younger and don't remember: Divac, Petrović, Danilović, Kukoč, Dino Rađa, they all went to NBA as members of Yugoslavian national team, that is where NBA scouts spotted them, and every one of them, except Petrović, because he accidently died prematurelly (although his dress was retired from use in Nets, in honor to him, which makes him first European player to get that honour) , are today in NBA Hall of Fame. You also mised Predrag Stojaković, who is the sinonnim in NBA for European sharpshooter, and included several very discusable figures. Jokić is maybe the most interesting phenomenon, because he really entered NBA as rooky, very young and yet not established player, although he already won Olympic silver medal in 2016. with Serbia national team, although he was rooky there also whit not much minutes P. S. For God sake, Toni Kukoč has 3 NBA rings with Bulls,, playing with Jordan, Divac was first non-USA citizen to enter NBA Hall of Fame, you cannot just miss such names, and he for sure had much more than 12 minutes per game as Sacramento Kings team leader... P. P. S. And there is at least 10 Spanish players you missed to mention, like Hernangomez brothers, Calderon etc. basketball.realgm.com/national/teams/9/Spain/nba_players

[@vasiliosthomas4883]

@@BasketNews_com clearly your criteria is flawed inherently, big boi

[@isaksidenius7059]

I Think as europeans dominate the league more and more Will be given offers especially the Young talent in the euroleqgue but also the mvps

[@RobertLewis85]

It's also difficult to be a star in two very different leagues.

[@tilen45]

lol tnx for including me in the video in 15 sec mark :D

[@nixdapogs]

Man, I was a big Hezonja fan. Imagine my disappointment when he couldn’t consistently perform in the NBA then finding out he’s out of the league.

[@ninjaksmash]

Campazzo was so much fun to watch

[@cryisfree510]

Bro how tf did i just see that pau gasol singing clip just now 😂

[@homocarnivorous9959]

Why do u use the term fail...so early in the in the season?

[@seffor]

clickbait

[@the77th]

Based on the fact that I know and respect almost 65% of those 36 stars, I’d say that’s a pretty Damm high percentage of success! Actually 75% of those stars I consider SOLID game altering/game changing stars meaning, when they are on an NBA court, even if they aren’t the star, they impact the game more than the average role player because of how fundamentally sound they are! It’s like they all come with a default manu ginobili setting aka, even at their worst, their style of play is soo unorthodox, you have to acknowledge them ! They do things that the box score doesn’t necessarily track! Only deep analytics shows you how impactful they are if you’re not able to see it while they’re playing!

[@davidgilmour21]

Pau Gasol liked this video

[@BasketNews_com]

Ha, well he was drafted 3rd overall and was 21 when he joined the NBA, so Pau doesn't fit the criteria 😊

[@drobiIIka]

A.Shved left NBA after 3 teams change in a single season, because of family didn`t like it. It is close to Navarro reason...

[@Ram-zc4fi]

the mike brown criticisms of defensive effort when he’s got malik monk on the team is really funny as a Hornets fan. dude was a sieve. think if the european player shows effort his defensive principles should make him better than monk

[@zachdawson6052]

I think it’s simply the size of the court, much more space to operate in the nba which favors athletism

[@BBallRambles]

This was the best video on this topic I have ever seen.

[@BasketNews_com]

Thank you!

[@mariajosedelcampo8789]

Parker,Lavine,Ricky Rubio,M.Gasol,P.Gasol,S.Ibaka,Giannis.A, Nowitzki,Jokic,Doncic, TOP 10 EUROPE.

[@Dirtymindedboi]

Which country are you from

[@MrThessalonikiman1]

We talk about defence in the NBA? Does Harden play defence? Its not only if you play good or not, the most important is if you are part of the franchise. E.g Spanoulis played defence, but the coach ditched him giving him a minor role.The European Players usually enter NBA in older ages than the US players, cannot accept to be a bench player in their 28 years on average , their most productive ages while having proved their quality in the past.

[@DPadio]

in all honesty, spanoulis is bigger than t-mac back home... more like kobe as giannis said, yea

[@multiplier6526]

Notis on

[@BasketNews_com]

My guy! 👆

[@kostasdounias6418]

Both EU ex MVP stars lack the athletism but if their teams decide to invest actually and seriously on them I'm pretty sure they will be ok,not great but ok Double digits on scoring and a couple of assists and rbounds

[@personauno4597]

is there any better basketball coverage currently on youtube?

[@nibbles2589]

There are awesome Canadian players that totally doesn’t make sense. Some of the best players currently are Canadian. Canada is not overseas it’s right next door. Also there’s really not much culture adjustment.

[@Strikerage]

Sasha played 12 minutes against the Warriors. He was benched most the game. He scored 10 points in 12 minutes. The Kings lost. Fox had to score all 18 of his 39 in the 4th qtr. No one to help. Size isn't the factor. Having "it" is what matters. Curry has "it". Skill matters. Sasha isn't small. Hes a sharpshooter. Play the man.

[@phamawa]

Teodosic came to the nba too late and left on his own...? Didnt he?? He was nice with LAC, not sure if cinsifet him a failure.

[@ElPatron46]

Vasilis Spanoulis is a basketball legend in Europe if not the best to ever play the game in the last 20 years.. So yeah being treated like a 3rd class player in a team has much to do with it. Anyway we Thank Van Gundy as Olympiacos fans because he came back and won everything!

[@tomeullabres5288]

Some european stars don't succeed in the NBA because FIBA basketball and NBA are two different sports. FIBA rules make athleticism less important. For example, most guards in the NBA would be called 15 times a game for travelling or handling and they wouldn't be able to abuse their ahtleticism so much in order to avoid that. The best of them, would adjust easily and dominate Europe like good european player do in NBA but a lot of them would struggle a lot in the Euroleague.

[@zacharyzwi2954]

I feel like the nba should have the best players objectively. Like it’s fine to develop guys and keep them anticipating growth (most good investments don have short return yield). But there’s some dudes in the nba that are just so bad and there’s euroleague and maybe even g leaguer who could fit team’s roles so much better.

[@mda990]

Hope they will success

[@user-kq2ey1ol2f]

Marko Jaric is ultimate winner

[@rolandas77]

because a ball is only one. Ball in your hands means stats and money in your hands

[@tonybang1299]

You’re correct

[@1017squirrel]

😂😂the Will Smith meme was hilarious

[@disispeter]

I remember watching Nikola Peković, he was a real problem for his time being… we need a full breakdown on pekovic

[@hijisfriend9030]

Bro couldn't adapt to change in NBA and becomes a mafia instead 💀

[@ntmhmt8012]

Hedo Türkoğlu? Mehmet Okur? Ersan İlyasova? Cedi Osman? Don't you know any of them?

[@wckdaintgood]

Compazzo was actually decent but he’s just too small

[@revan5293]

I really wish the nba would be more about the game. The Game is already entertaining enough.

[@muzaffergumussu]

You forgot to mention Hedo Turkoglu. His play style matches exactly Micic's. White European guy who is head of the team, strong psychics, offensive skills... Hedo may be the biggest example why Micic probably succeed in NBA.

[@cmoneyno5]

Turkoglu was 21 when he joined the NBA .. Video is talking about players that were 23 or older when they joined

[@LuisSuarez14690]

Ι agree but what matters is that the NBA is the best basketball product and the europian is the best basketball game

[@nevalelapena]

In the pond or in the ocean there are fish with big legs and others with big brains... A good fisherman can train many of them with big legs, but The Big brain ones aren't trainable, they're precious and extremely rare, but you need a brave fisherman coach to build around them... Fisherman Malone did it ... But some fish has to throw sweat and blood, like fish AG, fish KCP, fish Braun... They have to swim faster, dragging fish Joker on defense knowing they will be paid off even if they don't know when or how, because none of them can understand what's going through that mind ...

[@stephenwong1595]

I miss Rudy fernandez playing in nba

[@demosneeusebio3741]

Mano is from Argentina

[@gabepizza]

yes but was a Euroleague star before he came to the NBA

[@phoule76]

older dudes with families want to be home, not travelling for half the season

[@kostasoly9318]

Sasa will come to Olympiacos to take the 4rth🇬🇷🏆

[@peris08s]

Αυτό π ραβετε από το 14?

[@AMACHiiBiong]

Mike Brown is ignorant about Euro players unlike other coaches

[@jopa2162]

WE ALL KNOW THAT MARKO JARIĆ IS THE REAL MVP!!!

[@23minutesof]

Godd4mn Jaric, she's an angel

[@nundata]

only reason is ignorance of the coaches. jokic was ignored for years and could also fail but by accident malone decided to give him a chance. he would be 5 time mvp already if he gave him minutes from day one.

[@christiang5209]

But to be honest, there werent mucj people who said he would be star or was drafted way to late ... He was special even as a youngster, but he had strength but also weaknesses.

[@krasimirmitrov9147]

He Sasha had only 3 games.

[@somnolence8754]

Because of that fking Def 3 secs in Key wtf

[@chadgraham6482]

Ricky rubio.

[@victorsarmiento9146]

Rudy Ferndandez was great in NBA. But also chose to go back to Europe.

[@HeGotGame686]

Well Sasha is doing just fine and micic is picking it up as well

[@MikeKar_00]

Doncic proves otherwise

[@upp3rm00n5]

He states the criteria for this video. Luka didn't join the league after the age 23 😂

[@MikeKar_00]

@@upp3rm00n5still not much ofan age gap for certain european players

[@PygmaApril]

Luka is a 0.1% type of player. He cannot be made into an example for European guards. None of them plays like him

[@user-wt1np5sd8c]

@@upp3rm00n5 What he said

[@Nos1869]

@@upp3rm00n5 ricky rubio?

[@jspurs22]

They not getting no playing time

[@the77th]

I think it’s more that NBA Coaches aren’t bold enough to play the style of basketball they play! It’ll take away the stardom from their ISO stars!

[@tikitakaman]

Any good player in Europecan be good on the NBA, they just need the right place to land

[@Krule_LionKingdom]

Whu NBA stars fail in Euroleague...

[@cafc7268]

the only proper nba stars in the euroleague were dominique wilkins who won the tournament, bob mcadoo who also won it even 2 times, amare who was top in israel and george gervin who at 68 years old was domitating some leagues, now is kemba who hasnt even played 5 games yet so idk what u talking about

[@gabepizza]

@@cafc7268 and calling Kemba a star is pushing it. Vezenkov and Micic were Euroleague superstars, Vezenkov and MVP last year and Micic 3 years ago. Kemba hasn't been even an all-star in 4 year. He was cut from the Mavericks after 9 games. If Kemba came over 4 years ago yes he would be considered an NBA star but not today

[@yuliangeorgiev]

NBA is weird. Your entire life you're trained to defend as a team, a unit. Than you go to the US and the two best players on your team rarely choose to participate on D even in the playoffs.