Damian Lillard agrees with Luka Doncic, says it is easier to score in the NBA

Damian Lillard echoed the sentiments of fellow nba star Luka Doncic, who said that scoring in Europe was more difficult than in the NBA. The current face of the Portland Trail Blazers in this brief statement echoed many of the critiques of the modern nba that is shared by fans , mostly older ones, and many former players. Here is our take on Dame’s comments below

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Overseas Hoops: ratiopharm Ulm signed Cristiano Felicio

This bit of basketball news should crack Chicago Bulls fans up From eurohoops.net: By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net German team participating in the 7DAYS EuroCup, ratiopharm Ulm has secured the services of Cristiano Felicio for the next season, the team announced Monday. His four-year contract with the Chicago Bulls inked in 2017 recently expired making him a free agent. Felicio, 29, was attached to the Bulls since 2015, despite going undrafted in 2014. His six-year stint generated 258 NBA games played and 17 appearances in the G League. Last season, he posted 1.3 points and…

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Overseas Hoops: Alex King to remain with s.Olivier Wurzburg next season

Alex King will remain on loan to s.Oliver Wurzburg for the next season By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net FC Bayern Munich announced that Alex King will spend the next season at s.Oliver Wurzburg. He was previously loaned the fellow easyCredit BBL team last December for the remainder of 2020-21 and will retain the status in 2021-22 while wrapping up his career. King, 36, joined Bayern in 2016 following a lengthy stay at ALBA Berlin. In addition, he went through a two-year stint at Wurzburg from 2011 to 2013. Telekom…

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Overseas Hoops: Panathinaikos taking a look at Patrick Patterson

After becoming a free agent Patrick Patterson may seek overseas options for the next chapter of his career By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Panathinaikos OPAP is considering Patrick Patterson. He recently surfaced as a potential option for the Greens. The experienced forward is hoping for an NBA contract without ruling out a first trip outside the league. A possible move to the Greek powerhouse would be welcomed by head coach Dimitris Priftis. However, progress in talks remains extremely premature. Patterson, 32, has played in 768 NBA games since being selected…

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Large crowd welcomes Doncic and Slovenian national team home

Slovenia superstar Luka Doncic discusses the bittersweet taste of fourth place in the Olympic Games By Johnny Askounis at Eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Slovenia competing in the Olympic Games basketball tournament for the first time ranked fourth. The fourth spot just shy of the podium practically means two defeats after entering the semifinals, which surely can’t be considered ideal, but fans stormed to the Ljubljana international airport to welcome Luka Doncic and his teammates on Sunday. “I want to thank everyone for staying up at night to support us,” said Doncic, relays Slovenian outlet…

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International Hoops: A new era is beginning

International basketball still can’t challenge the dominance of the USA in the Olympics and that’s the big goal of a new generation of international stars By Aris Barkas at eurohoops.net / barkas@eurohoops.net Pau Gasol and Luis Scola have not officially retired from basketball (yet), however, both of them said goodbye to their national teams and couldn’t get a medal on their farewell tour. That’s the peak of the iceberg, as many more notable names like Joakim Noah, Felipe Reyes, Vassilis Spanoulis, Nikos Zisis, Fernando San Emeterio, Omri Casspi, Stratos Perperoglou, Thabo…

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