Why EuroLeague’s Best Player Doesn’t Need Dribbling

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[@Bosa_na_kokosa]

Ofc he is🇧🇬

[@WeLoveJello92]

Bro‘s perfect for the lakers,Gsw,Nets,Sixers,Milwaukee and the Nuggets

[@nikolayjerev6138]

He refuse the draft.

[@joshua6207]

Micic for Efes is the best imo

[@vassiliskyriakou]

One correction. He is not Bulgarian but Cypriot Bulgarian since he was borned and raised in Cyprus

[@IliasPanteliasGR]

The most valuable player in euroleague right now. Not only in offence. In defence and rebounding he's also great. He understands the game so well. The player that every coach wants in his team. Also the way olympiacos plays in offence gives him great value to his strengths. In sure Saras would prefer him than mirotic in Barca right now

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

His advanced metrics last season and this season are at the top in most categories too. Just incredible how one can have so much impact with this playstyle

[@landonlogsdon490]

I'm sure the Dallas Mavericks would prefer him over Bertans right now 100%

[@toteispoe4]

This guy on the Hawks would be box office.

[@CaliforniaCardsmith]

Not a great defensive player actually

[@harryharrison362]

when nba draft?

[@Arrica101]

Could you imagine how unstoppable him and Jokic would be. With Jokic ability to see every pass that has ever been available in history, and Sasha being able to move anywhere on the floor and be open, they would be untouchable

[@Max-me9ol]

i dont know how well his ability to get open translates to the NBA where defenders are usually quicker and often times get a good contest despite having to move around a screen first. not saying it wouldnt translate, im just not sure

[@Ju1cyJ36m]

@@Max-me9ol nba defenders are so bad ... this is not 90s ..

[@louiS_the_superior]

@@Ju1cyJ36m 90s defense didn't defend the perimeter very well. tbh modern defense is much better. The reason there is more scoring now is to do with pace, rules benefiting offense, and shooting improvement.

[@Ju1cyJ36m]

@@louiS_the_superior watch 90s games and we gonna talk again. these kids cant play defense ... NBA today is like comedy show shoot from everywhere fouls for nothing refs. are sh1t too technical for no reason ... and so so .. I dont think that GS or Denver or any team(from this era) can compare with Detroit from early 90!

[@louiS_the_superior]

@@Ju1cyJ36m bad foul calls are the referees fault, not the players

[@yuliangeorgiev]

As a bulgarian who haven't watched him I thought our media overhyped him like they usually do. Watching him on Eurobasket I was so wrong. He's efficient, smart and consistent while he doesn't need everything to revolve around him. A gem of a player. Those NBA teams who passed on him are mor оns. Sacramento 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@Khaab00]

Are you insinuating the Sacramento Kings passed on him? They bought his rights but he has the option to stay or come to the NBA. The Kings want him and are still waiting for him if he’s done with the EuroLeague. His play style would fit right in with the way the Kings play. Very unselfish with a lot of movement. They have 8 players who have scored 30 points so far this season.

[@aberdeenkiko]

A basketball player, that plays as well as Mr. S. Vezenkov... Can be regarded as: a singularity. And a singularity doesn't need to go anywhere too far away; when it finds itself, being able to be helpful to its own community.

[@aooosecreeyt160]

i az sum bulgatin

[@andreiferariu]

Bulgarian with the black emoji

[@Wasteland88]

​@@andreiferariu Yeah we exist.

[@douvaman]

the Sacramento Kings got him… he was a part of Olympiacos family for so long and we will miss him

[@efisgpr]

Can we just someday give a special award to the Balkans and start having a few exhibition NBA games there every October or something? They have played a huge role in advancing the sport for decades now....plus HOF players. As an American, THANK YOU. 🏀 🙏 Respect to you all and RIP Drazen Petrovic. We haven't forgotten him either.

[@TheRealDebussyFarts]

🏆

[@andreisevostianov9525]

Balkans? This video is about Bulgarian player. You misplaced your comment.

[@1on1z3d]

@@andreisevostianov9525 Last time I checked Bulgaria is part of the Balkan region. Plus regardless his parents nationality Sasha grew up in Cyprus and Greece, speaks Greek flawlessly and he has a 100% Greek mentality. So YES he is Balkan to the bone.

[@projectx5154]

@@andreisevostianov9525 Bulgaria is literally Balkan. Both geographically and culturally

[@filipeventura2729]

@@andreisevostianov9525 Funny the confidence while being so wrong 🤣

[@Eleu8erios]

BEST in Europe! Proud he's a member of Olympiacos!

[@karembarium]

Another great video from the BasketNews team! I love Vezenkov and his off the ball movement is amazing (among other things)! Greetings from Santorini, Greece

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Thanks a lot. Greeting back from Lithuania

[@SHIESTY-ek8lu]

When the kings get him it’s over!! he fits the play style perfectly, him , huerter, and keeegan will cause havoc on the court

[@aw4869]

Vezenkov in Golden state could be an insane fit

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

He’s such a unique player that I believe he could fit in pretty much anywhere but Golden State idea sounds like real fun where passing and moving are above everything

[@Pukelis420]

Bro thats so true their entire culture is that

[@dubb916]

@@AugustasSuliauskas kings have his rights

[@carmichaelking3338]

You mean playing next to Sabonis on the Kings

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

@@dubb916 I know, just responding to an idea about Golden State, despite how unlikely/impossible that might be

[@sethhensarling1939]

Cool seeing Walkup. He was a monster in March

[@chase236]

The draft rights of Vezenkov are owned by the Sacramento Kings. We can see another Peja Stojakovic seeing as they are both catch and shoot snipers.

[@Louie_Vision]

Yea baby! And they will use it! Watch out next year🤪

[@whatsitwhosit]

Great report... top notch! Never heard of the player, now I know... well done.

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

thank you, I appreciate that

[@bnb2407]

Super cool video, thanks for sharing this story. I like your perspective on international prospects

[@jackdaniels2905]

His style works well because his teammates are willing passers and are very aware.

[@Tyrannosaurus_STFU_III]

This man knows basketball.

[@marmeus]

Wow you mean that they are good at basketball than ?

[@ojl5055]

@@marmeus A lot of NBA teams couldn't do this because even though the players are obviously better than in Euroleague, it is way more individual and many players aren't very aware even in good systems, look at Jazz for example where Lauri Markkanne goes off for 22 points in the first half and then just doesn't get the ball because Clarkson and Beasley start shooting everything themselves

[@alwaysright6358]

True. If he plays for the Raptors, he can run around all he wants. No one will pass him the ball. Then he'll be relegated to the bench with garbage minutes if he's lucky.

[@Khaab00]

@@alwaysright6358 good thing the Kings own the rights to him. Their play style is similar and they’re unselfish as 8 players have scored 30 points so anyone off the bench is given the chance to go off. It’s a perfect fit for him and I’m excited to see if he’ll come to the NBA. The Kings will be filled with players from around the world again.

[@shadowwarsshadypeople6299]

Saw him travel a couple of times, but that quick release is insane

[@ryanstoyles7611]

where did he go

[@nickwolf1234]

@@ryanstoyles7611 all over Europe, bombarding the baskets from everywhere...

[@evan.hongzhengyang7135]

Can't wait to see him play for the Kings! Please come play:-)

[@kaizen209]

The Sacramento Kings have the draft rights to Shasha. The dribble handoff game with Sabonis will be great! As well as the pick and roll with Foxx!

[@jgpudlum8899]

Had a proper record scratch in my head over “10.6 points per 1 dribble.” Holy shit lmao

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

In 1 game he had like 24, if I remember correctly, with 0 dribbles haha

[@jgpudlum8899]

@@AugustasSuliauskas that’s bonkers lmao 🤣 …could you imagine this kinda stat in football?

[@josephmozena7640]

@@jgpudlum8899 It would be kind of like a quarterback averaging 40 yards per step taken with the ball after the snap. Just getting the ball and standing in the pocket with a lightning quick release to the open target.

[@brodiestephens419]

@@josephmozena7640 that's such an American comment lol! I sincerely doubt he was talking about gridiron. There's only one country in the world that means gridiron when they say football. We're literally talking about scoring without dribbling. There isn't a whole lot of dribbling in American Football! 😅😅

[@loosie.goosie]

@@brodiestephens419You missed the entire analogy.

[@angelijazz7243]

I would love to see one day Giannis , Luka and Sasa playin' at the same team.Pure European talent

[@diasspeed]

And Jokic!

[@angelijazz7243]

@@diasspeed Imagine the basket IQ and talent of Jokic,Giannis,Luka and Sasa combined. Dream Team

[@kokoman7554]

I ❤ all of them. One day hopefully.

[@petedo6532]

Luka on 2, Giannis on 3, Sasa on 4 and Joker on 5.

[@РуменКовачев-р2е]

All are not just European, they're Balkan!

[@oTrillMaine]

Great vid!!!

[@ernestclayboniii656]

Never heard of anything like this great video and editing!

[@blowc1612]

You're clearly clueless.

[@theretiredyogi4246]

Great analysis, Augustas!

[@0kaznuan999]

Holy shit Kings are on the come up next season. Domas, fox, Sasha, keegan, and huerter. Elite ball movement all around

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

I thought they were taking him last summer at least to try and see if it works, but it didn't. Wonder what they'll think this summer after an even stronger performance from him

[@Von199X]

does he have a contract with the kings?

[@jazzisfrommars2476]

@@Von199X They have his draft rights I think. Although I'm trying to figure out how long draft rights last, that was from the 2017 draft.

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

@@Von199X Kings have his rights

[@yuliangeorgiev]

Couldn't they get him now? Who knows what could happen next season.

[@truthnotfeelings]

I find it hilarious that after what Mike said about Steph Curry he now finds his league dominated by another quick shooting off ball player. It’s effective basketball.

[@dynctive]

At this point, he is one of the most additive players on offence in the world. You could put him on any team in Europe or the NBA and he would be able to open up the offence and create a ton of great looks for himself. Would love to see him go to Sacramento next season and add to the offensive arsenal in place there. Imagine a strong side pick-and-roll situation between Fox and Sabonis with Vezenkov on the wing and Huerter in the weak side corner. Defences would be overwhelmed trying to help and Sabonis is such a talented passer that he'd be able to get the ball to whoever the open man is

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

Great points, but how would a frontline of Sabonis and Vezenkov would cope defensively? Or you put Sasha at the 3 in the NBA?

[@dynctive]

@@AugustasSuliauskas The defensive question is difficult to answer. Mike Brown is a defensive-oriented coach which would help but Sasha at the 5 and having him play drop defence is the most-likely NBA outcome. Sasha's quickness and lateral defensive movement make him possibly playing the 3 untenable. Even with the fabulous season that he's having in EuroLeague right now, he struggles to close out to shooters with the kind of quickness and positioning that NBA defences would require. The seven seconds or less Suns with Amar'e Stoudamire would be the template, Amar'e had never played the 5 before D'Antoni implemented him as such .

[@AugustasSuliauskas]

@@dynctive Imho he would play in PF position in the NBA, strecthing the floor and benefiting from others playing the PnR. Big issue would be his defense, but offensively his skillset would be such a luxury for a regular season

[@frankisantana]

Currently in the NBA playoffs without a defense you do not play. I don't see him in the Kings playing in the same five as Domantas.

[@ReaLity627]

My boy predicting the future 6 months ago, well played :D

[@snickersdibene4419]

He belongs to Sacramento, will be coming over next season....can't wait!!

[@eyo..]

Love to watch players like this, reminds me of Thomas Müller, a Raumdeuter in soccer. but but Vezenkov is in basketball.

[@ThisIsTimothyPaul]

Fox, Huerter, Vezenkov, Murray, Sabonis. Very scary lineup for the Kings next season if they convinced this guy to come. Light the beam most of the night for sure! 🔦🟣

[@yuliangeorgiev]

Why wait? Can't they get him now? Who knows where we're going to be a year from now.

[@blowc1612]

He fits so perfect next to Sabonis. The drop offs for him like Huerter, he is gonna feel like at home.

[@alexvolkov62]

Sasha right now with kinks

[@kalidescopemind1]

@@alexvolkov62 That's our secret name in Sacramento! lol.

[@Mauros-Lykos]

He is GREAT ASSET for our team

[@loren4800]

Nice move from Sacramento. Looks like a perfect fit.

[@MarcellusAugustusGermanicus]

For europeans that's just normal. We are all coming from a football dominant continent. Football is primarily a passing game that relies on off ball movement. All of our players are willing passers, half of the passes Jokić does and americans gas about are just logical passes for an european. Especially first touch, those give and go's, one-two's they are called in football. It's just common sense that the ball will always move faster than any player on the court can.

[@hazwanzaidan5387]

yeah man.... most of his pass are what i call a i through pass where he passes it into an open space and guided his team teammate...

[@stephenramos2824]

was going to comment the same thing

[@jletienne5]

these shots are absolutely insane

[@fccpw2903]

He's gonna be an awesome fit with the Sacramento Kings

[@SHIESTY-ek8lu]

He’s gonna be insane on the kings

[@tonytooshort]

I'm so intrigued by European players. Tbh, as an American, they definitely play a more team oriented, and hence a more funner style of basketball.

[@satka94]

I want to see him playing for the Mavs alongside Luka 🔥 🇧🇬 🇸🇮

[@ttyler07]

thatd be great, but i have never seen a more perfect fit for a team with golden state

[@moonskeng8717]

@@ttyler07 he is literally perfect for any team

[@ditik2795]

Представи си🤩

[@thebeatless90]

This needs to happen. Cuban needs to be making phone calls right now.

[@satka94]

@@ditik2795 ще ги скъса като мокър вестник

[@Thoth_BC]

Welcome to the KINGS 😍

[@billygodd6703]

he's also tall and left handed. he doesnt even need to be open to get his shot off. its like a cheat code in basketball.

[@toddpacker1015]

Perfect fit next to Sabonis

[@muhammetemredurmus]

He was not under spotlight because of Bulgaria's situation, but he was amazing at Eurobasket as well, played incredible against Turkey.

[@IONTENNISTHAT]

He was amazing at eurobasket where did they finish again outside top 5?

[@muhammetemredurmus]

@@IONTENNISTHAT so unlucky that he Didnt have anybody to accompany more than dee bost, which is also so solid player. Having almost 27 points average in that level is so amazing.

[@IONTENNISTHAT]

@@muhammetemredurmus no its not if it was he would be playing in 2 of the top leagues in the world not in some backwoods place

[@yuliangeorgiev]

@@IONTENNISTHAT buddy Bulgaria had no place on Eurobasket to begin with. He kept us competitive in all the games. We was actually close to going in the second round. His stats were top 5 in the tournament with high volume and efficiency. We're not saying he's Doncic or Giannis but he would be an amazing role player giving you 15/10 with barely any touches.

[@IONTENNISTHAT]

@@yuliangeorgiev so why is he not in a better league then why is he stuck there euro basket is a international tourney governed by FIBA right so a lot of countries participate regardless small tiny countries role player if he had real value he could play in a top tier league even if it's not in the US he just ain't that guy you don't think USA has role players who dominate in other countries we could send a bottom tier NBA player to another country and he can be a mvp that season

[@iJamesmoncada]

Sasha would play a similar role to what Keegan does on the Kings offense. Kings FO expects Keegan to develop a handle tho. But Sasha would be nice coming off the bench for HB/Keegan

[@frankisantana]

Keegan is a great defender, Vezenkov is a defensive problem in the NBA. Nobody wants a role player who is a defensive problem.

[@AntonBruns]

Never seen such a release. So quick and that clean, wow. He’s as quick at throwing the ball as a defender getting up his arms. And because it takes longer to react, he seems to be able to shoot when he wants. Also doesn’t need any space to do that. Any comparison in the NBA?

[@3X0SK3L3TON]

ray allen

[@eggsngritstn]

Kevin Love, Bernard King.

[@jojoprocess2820]

​@@3X0SK3L3TONray allen absolutely does not have a quick release. He pauses midair

[@LordProBro]

Let’s go, as kings fans are excited to see how he will do in the nba

[@X49erfaithful52X]

Cant wait for this guy to vome to the kings next season.

[@giannisamanatidis1753]

ΒΕΖΕΝΚΟΦ -14- ΘΡΥΛΟΣ ❤❤❤

[@nccamsc]

His father was a very accomplished basketball player as well.

[@_yiannis_131]

Μπράβο αγόρι μου!!! 🔥 🔥

[@1213Steven]

That 3 is SO FAST.

[@the77th]

How basketball SHOULD be played!

[@Basketball_is_Life66]

Wish in 2017 he came to the league to play. It would be exciting to watch him dominate the NBA

[@macauleyjosephogheneobukom3475]

I see football movements here ... All of his movements are like playing football ⚽... Always moving and creating space ... He is playing like a footballer ... Converting the tactics of the game into Basketball 🏀

[@macauleyjosephogheneobukom3475]

He plays like a striker go check out erling haaland movements you would notice similarities

[@blowc1612]

No wtf. These concepts were done back by the late 90s Kings.

[@Leacythegreat]

Next year he be in Kings uniform #Lightthebeam

[@justmyopinion8395]

The fact he doesn’t need to dribble to be effective would make him a great fit in the Kings’ offense.

[@DarylCook63]

In golf, it’s drive for show and putt for dough. In basketball, it’s dribble/carry for show but pass/shoot for dough. (Can anyone dribble faster than they can pass?)

[@jhomerlaurencio1975]

Hopefully it should be an eye-opener for my country Philippines

[@PoliticusRex632]

That's how Dr. Naismith designed it.

[@cybersteel8]

My goodness, with this off-ball movement and Jokic's passing and vision, there couldn't be a better offense.

[@breyrey7612]

Traditionally for his height, Sasha would be playing the power forward in the NBA. 2 decades ago, his position wouldn't normally dribble that much until Kukoc and Nowitzki showed up.

[@jayrichjlr]

him and sabonis would be unstoppable

[@liambenjamin2827]

off the ball movers and defensive priority are what pro basketball team wants.

[@poppajay4968]

I cant be the only person that thinks this guy would be the perfect teammate for Nikola Jokic right? Their play styles match so perfectly. Im sure he'll never play in the NBA for one reason or another but it's nice to imagine how the duo would fit together

[@jojoprocess2820]

Eh that defense is terrible tho. His teammates right now are perfect since they can play defense shoot and cut

[@poppajay4968]

@@jojoprocess2820 TERRIBLE defense?!? Really? Just another way the uneducated folks try to discredit the Joker. I think he has more than proven in this post season that he can play decent defense. His defense certainly isn't elite like his other skills but to say its terrible is just disrespectful.

[@LivinProoof]

Just got signed by the Kings, will be in the NBA this upcoming season.

[@crise1]

Would love to see an nba euro league game

[@niloelimbolo6666]

I am excited if his game will translate in the NBA

[@MilanDrazic]

This is quickest release I ever seen

[@WeLoveJello92]

Bro‘s perfect for the lakers,Gsw,Nets,Sixers,Milwaukee and the Nuggets I think he could get a contract next year and he thenna big one when the old one expires

[@blowc1612]

You clearly don't know basketball and besides GSW he would be terrible on the other teams. Fyi he is going to be a Kings.

[@LivinProoof]

He's a King, they've had his draft rights for years.

[@rb9888]

denver should hire him. he would be perfect fit. potential replacement for michael porter

[@kurosan0079]

He'd be perfect for the Nuggets. Not just Jokic, but every player on that team is a willing passer. Even MPJ, sometimes.

[@jayrichjlr]

he needs to hurry up and join the kings

[@sharingan3810]

Who was the mvp of december? vezenkov or VIldoza?

[@minfamous5841]

This is beautiful we could re learn this type of play in USA

[@tl2245]

Off ball move is an art..

[@janbudin5900]

Amazing

[@Born2Win7774]

Klay Thompson just accepted the challenge 👏🤣😭 and Mike he always finds a way to get an open look because he's also not 1 dimensional 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@andysullivan1120]

Keegan Murray demolished the rookie 3 point record on the Kings and I think Vezenkov can beat that record to give the Kings back to back 3 point rookie records.

[@timkonig2258]

Läuft bei ihm.

[@TermsAndConditionss]

gsw bandwagon fans would say "this is how klay should be" "give me the old klay" but they clearly dont know that he always has played the way he plays now.

[@DeletedMemoriez]

I really hope he gets his 3point accuracy back

[@obey2dmax]

He plays like Chris Mullin.

[@jdarms27]

Very much so.

[@SwedishYouthHumanist]

0:05 mega-travel. Of course you don't need to bounce the ball when you're allowed to take 5 steps to get space....

[@philip5454]

Yeah because he got sooo much space by doing that 😂

[@jakeward1111]

Let’s gooo kings

[@GoGoBG]

Officially he's the MVP 😂❤🎉🇧🇬🌟

[@reysonzarate4917]

Good for the joker and the nuggets. This will give them a champion caliber team

[@MrRonjacobs17]

So the isagi of basketball

[@darkelzsmith3564]

This player reminds me of Klay, Stephen, Rip, and Reggie!

[@LNTALT]

I wanna see him in the nba i wonder what will hapen

[@C00LESTJEDI]

Weird. First thing we learn in basketball is to get to know the basketball. From there learn to score and pass. Passing comes first though

[@choikkan7734]

huh the mavs have something to learn from this guy. everyone but luka is always standing at the 3 point line without moving

[@blowc1612]

Because of Luka! 🤣 Clueless.

[@davincerica7232]

He also looks like a drunk slav which is a buff ofc

[@ND-pe9zg]

get this man on the nuggets

[@jimbojimbo6873]

Youre right next seen a faster release before

[@Stef77777]

I wish he won't leave so he can be our next legend

[@Bosa_na_kokosa]

I am Bulgarian and I can guarantee to you he wont leave🤗

[@roothik]

@@Bosa_na_kokosa How can you guarantee that? Sooner or later he'll get offers from overseas that he can't refuse.

[@Stef77777]

@@Bosa_na_kokosa i wish neighbour, but I'm 99% sure that if he'll continue play like that, he'll receive a huge contract offer from either a big Euroleague team, or from the NBA

[@Bosa_na_kokosa]

@@roothik He said he found his home in Greece and wants to stay there. Everyone there loves him and he is happy

[@Bosa_na_kokosa]

@@Stef77777 Maybe you are right brother, but he said he feels good in Greece and he is very happy there. He said he wont move to the NBA in the next couple years👍

[@Striated]

This dude should be in the NBA

[@ryanboss1340]

He must be coach’s favorite player

[@bswill5077]

LMAO 1:45 damn they sure hire that ref to the NBA

[@vassiliskyriakou]

One correction. He is not Bulgarian but Cypriot Bulgarian since he was borned and raised in Cyprus

[@nccamsc]

His parents are Bulgarian. Does he have Cypriot citizenship?

[@vassiliskyriakou]

@@nccamsc yes he does as his sister too who is the captain of the Cypriot women's national basketball team. Actually Sasha is GreekCypriot Bulgarian since he has all 3 citizenships

[@nedialkosimonov3893]

@@vassiliskyriakou bit he play for Bulgarian national tram 🤣🤣🤣

[@shuyuantang5331]

Efficiency is everything...

[@AllynEnciso-zi4zr]

Keegan + vezenkob = splash

[@kalidescopemind1]

He will play with guard Malik Monk off the bench, great passer. Also Mitchell.

[@billpolychronidis7805]

He moves like Prime Papanikolaou

[@joseluisolivera8703]

Other guy that plays wonderful off ball basketball, is Gabriel Deck from Real Madrid.

[@sergiobrito7331]

Welcome to sac