We officially ride the Zalgiris Bandwagon, some Coaching Chaos, and Netflix’s Big NBA Bet

Up Hill Down Under

In this episode, we tackle the latest Euroleague headlines, starting with a potential shake-up in the coaching scene. Could legendary names like Ettore Messina, Zeljko Obradovic, or even Luca Banchi be facing the hot seat? We dive deep into the possibilities, break down the potential for a first head coach firing, and analyze the top candidates, who are currently available on the market.

Next, we celebrate the unstoppable force that is Zalgiris Kaunas – a team that’s playing some incredible basketball this season. Head coach Andrea Trinchieri has his team playing at an incredible level to start the season. Question remains: can they keep this pace up?

Switching to the NBA, we discuss Netflix’s new “Starting 5” series, following players like LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler, and Domantas Sabonis through the 2023/24 season. We share our favorite moments so far, imagine which Euroleague stars would make a great counterpart, and speculate on who should be featured in a second season.

It’s a jam-packed episode covering all things Euroleague, NBA, and beyond!

Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler

Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)

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