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Nikola Mirotić
Nikola Mirotić Stajović ( cnr-Cyrl, Никола Миротић; born 11 February 1991) is a Montenegrin–born naturalized Spanish professional basketball player for Olimpia Milano of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague. The power forward is a five-time All-EuroLeague Team member, and previously played for Real Madrid of the Liga ACB. Mirotić was drafted with the 23rd pick in the 2011 NBA draft, and played in the NBA from 2014 for the Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks, before returning to Spain in the 2019 offseason. Early life Growing up in Montenegro, football was Mirotić's true passion. As he got older, his family realized his height could be a lot more useful for another sport. At the age of 13, his grandfather introduced him to basketball. Mirotić started playing basketball with the Joker School in Podgorica run by retired professional basketball player Jadran Vujačić. In the summer of 2005, at the age of 14, Mirotić signe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Forward
The power forward (PF), also known as the four, is one of the five traditional Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. Traditionally, power forwards have played a role similar to center (basketball), centers and are typically the tallest or second tallest player on the court. During an offensive possession, the power forward typically plays with their backs toward the basket and are typically a "go-to" position in regard to scoring in the Post (basketball), post. In a pick and roll offense, the power forward typically sets a screen for a guard and "rolls" towards the basket to receive a pass (or "pops" towards the perimeter for an open shot). When on Defense (sport), defense, they typically position themselves under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward in man-to-man defense. The power forward position entails a variety of responsibilities, including rebound (basketball), rebounding, Screen (sports), screen setting, Block (bask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 EuroLeague
The 2021–22 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague was the 22nd season of the modern era of the EuroLeague, and the 12th under the title sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines. Including the competition's previous incarnation as the FIBA Europe Champions Cup, this was the 65th season of the premier basketball competition for European men's clubs. The season started on 30 September 2021. The three Russian teams were suspended because of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine did not cease, the records of all regular season matches against Russian teams were annulled, and team win-loss records adjusted accordingly, dramatically affecting league standings. Anadolu Efes successfully defended last year's title after defeating Real Madrid in the championship game. Team allocation ALBA Berlin was awarded with a two-year wild card Turkish Airlines EuroLeague license. Bayern Munich and LDLC ASVEL have received long-term licenses. Distribution The following is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012–13 ACB Season
The 2012–13 ACB season was the 30th season of the Spanish basketball league Liga ACB, also called Liga Endesa in its sponsored identity. The regular season started on September 29, 2012 and ended on May 19, 2013. Playoffs started on May 23 and ended on June 19. FC Barcelona Regal were the defending champions, and Real Madrid took the 2013 title. Teams and venues *Relegated to LEB Oro ** Asefa Estudiantes (17th) ** Blancos de Rueda Valladolid (18th) *Promoted from LEB Oro ** Iberostar Canarias (Champion) **Menorca Bàsquet (2nd) Asefa Estudiantes and Blancos de Rueda Valladolid remained in Liga ACB after Iberostar Canarias and Menorca Bàsquet resigned to promote. On 20 July 2012, CB Lucentum Alicante sold its berth to the ACB and this was for CB 1939 Canarias, who finally promoted. Managerial changes Before the start of the season During the season Regular season League table Positions by round {, class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"{, class=" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liga ACB
The Liga ACB, known as Liga Endesa for sponsorship reasons, is the top professional basketball division of the Spanish basketball league system. Administered by the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB), Liga ACB is contested by 18 teams, with the two lowest-placed teams Promotion and relegation, relegated to the Primera FEB and replaced by the top team in that division plus the winner of the promotion playoffs. The competition was founded as the ACB Primera División on 1983 following the decision of clubs in the Liga Española de Baloncesto (1957–1983), Liga Nacional, founded in 1957, to break away from the Spanish Basketball Federation and professionalize the league. The league's accumulated revenues were worth around €30 million in 2020, with Endesa and Movistar Plus+ contributing 50% of the revenues of the league. The league is a corporation where president Antonio Martín Espina, Antonio Martín is responsible for its management, whilst the member clubs act as shar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LBA Finals MVP
The Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) is an annual award given by the 1st-tier of Italian professional basketball, the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). It has been awarded since the 2003–04 season to the league's most valuable player in the league's deciding Finals series of the playoffs. Winners *Player nationalities by national team. See also *Lega Basket Serie A MVP *Lega Basket Serie A awards The Lega Basket Serie A awards are the yearly individual awards that are given by Italy's top-tier professional basketball league, the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). In 2015, the awardees were chosen by a panel of journalists along with one of the he ... Notes References {{Lega Basket Serie A Finals MVP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 LBA Season
The 2023–24 LBA season was the 102nd season of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA), the men's top tier professional basketball division of the Italian basketball league system. Teams Promotion and relegation Trieste and Verona ended, respectively, on 15th and 16th place and therefore relegated to the Serie A2. Pistoia and Cremona were two best teams in Serie A2 and therefore promoted to Serie A. Number of teams by region Venues and locations Source: Regular season In the regular season, teams play against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format. The matchdays are from 30 September 2023 to 5 May 2024. Points scored in overtime counts toward tiebreakers. Tiebreakers are based on articule 62 of Regolamento Esecutivo Gare.https://fip.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RE-Gare-approvato-dal-CF-14-luglio-2023-del-n-38.pdf Results Playoffs Teams in bold advanced to the next round. The numbers to the left of each team indicate the team's seeding, the numbers t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 Euroleague
The 2011–12 Turkish Airlines Euroleague was the 12th season of the modern era of Euroleague and the second under the title sponsorship of Turkish Airlines. Including the competition's previous incarnation as the FIBA Europe Champions Cup, this was the 55th season of the premier competition for European men's clubs. The Final Four was held at the Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul, in 11–13 May 2012. It was won by the Piraeus club Olympiacos (2nd title), who defeated CSKA Moscow in the championship game. It was the 5th final involving a Greek club in the last six seasons, and 4th Greek win in that time. Teams On 20 June 2011 the teams for this season were announced. The labels in the parentheses show how each team qualified for the place of its starting round (TH: Euroleague title holders): *A: Qualified through an A–licence *1st, 2nd, etc.: League position after Playoffs *QR: Qualifying rounds *WC: Wild card *EC: Champion of the 2010–11 Eurocup Draw The draws for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010–11 Euroleague
The 2010–11 Turkish Airlines Euroleague was the 11th season of the modern era of professional Euroleague Basketball, and the first under the title sponsorship of Turkish Airlines. Including the competition's previous incarnation as the FIBA Europe Champions Cup, this was the 54th season of the premier first-tier competition for European men's clubs. The format featured 24 teams, beginning with Game 1 of the first qualifying round on September 21, 2010, and culminating at the Final Four in the Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona. It was won by the Athenian club Panathinaikos (6th title), who defeated Maccabi Electra in the championship game of May 8, 2011. Montepaschi Siena, finished 3rd by holding off Real Madrid in the third-place game. At the individual level, the season was marked by Dimitris Diamantidis of Panathinaikos. Not only did the Greek point guard lift the trophy for the third time in five years and receive the Euroleague Final Four MVP award, but he also became t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EuroLeague Rising Star
The EuroLeague Rising Star in an annual EuroLeague awards, award of the EuroLeague, which is the European professional club basketball system, top-tier level European-wide professional club basketball league, that is given to the player the EuroLeague deems its "top rising star". The award began in the Euroleague 2004-05, 2004–05 season, and the winner is selected by the EuroLeague's head coach, head basketball coach, coaches. Only players who were younger than age 22, on July 1 of the summer before the season started, are eligible for the award. Winners Notes: : There was no awarding in the 2019–20 EuroLeague, 2019–20, because the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, coronavirus pandemic in Europe. Honours Players Player nationality Teams Notes References External links EuroLeague Official Web Page * {{Men's professional basketball leagues EuroLeague awards and honors, Rising Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 EuroLeague
The 2022–23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague was the 23rd season of the modern era of the EuroLeague, and the 13th under the title sponsorship of Turkish Airlines. Including the competition's previous incarnation as the FIBA Europe Champions Cup, it was the 66th season of the premier basketball competition for European men's clubs. For a second straight season, CSKA Moscow had their EuroLeague license rescinded for the season following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Real Madrid returned to the final after losing to Anadolu Efes the previous year to claim a record-extending eleventh title against Olympiacos at the Žalgirio Arena in Kaunas, ending a five-year drought since their last triumph in 2018. Madrid's Sergio Llull scored the winning shot with 3.1 seconds left on the clock in the championship game. Anadolu Efes were the defending champions, having won two straight titles, but were eliminated after finishing eleventh in the regular season. Team allocation Distribution The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013–14 Euroleague
The 2013–14 Turkish Airlines Euroleague was the 14th season of the modern era of Euroleague Basketball and the fourth under the title sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines. Including the competition's previous incarnation as the FIBA Europe Champions Cup, this was the 57th season of the premier competition for European men's clubs. Euroleague Basketball Company, in its annual meeting in Barcelona, determined the site of the season's Euroleague Final Four venue. London was originally supposed to host the Final Four, but it was decided that the 2014 Euroleague Final Four be held at the Mediolanum Forum, in Milan. In the championship final game, Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C., Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv defeated the previous season's runners-up, Real Madrid Baloncesto, Real Madrid, by a score of 98-86 after overtime, and won its sixth Euroleague title in the club's history. Allocation There were three routes to participation in the Euroleague: * The 14 teams with an A-Licence from the 2012–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
