As the action heats up, there is no doubt that it naturally spills over into other basketball-based activities, whether it may be more kids playing the sport at school, basketball-inspired video games, and even online slots games. There is literally no way of avoiding the intense action, on and off the pitch!
With the EuroLeague playoffs in full swing, some of the biggest names in the game are making waves with their incredible performances. From Kevin Punter’s sharpshooting to Vassilis Spanoulis‘s heroic playoff moments and Kostas Sloukas’s consistency in making it to the Final Four, these players have cemented their place in basketball history. Let’s take a closer look at what makes them stand out in the playoffs.
Vassilis Spanoulis
Vassilis Spanoulis is a legendary basketball player who has cemented his name in the annals of EuroLeague history. Despite playing in just eight playoff series, he has managed to etch his name as the all-time playoffs leader in scoring and assists an incredible feat. His performances in crucial playoff games have been nothing short of heroic, leading his team to victory on numerous occasions.
One particular standout performance was in Game 5 of the 2017 playoffs when he scored 22 points, dished out 6 assists, and drew 10 fouls to help Olympiacos come back from behind to clinch a memorable win against Efes. Spanoulis’s playoffs heroics have earned him accolades and helped him win three EuroLeague titles, with each triumph being accompanied by him being named the Final Four MVP, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players in EuroLeague history.
Kevin Punter
Kevin Punter, the sharpshooting guard for Partizan, is a force to be reckoned with as the playoffs approach. With his impressive shooting percentages, Punter is the only member of the exclusive 50-40-90 club to make it to the postseason. Not only has he been deadly from the three-point line, hitting 50% of his shots since Round 17, but he’s also been a reliable scorer from the free-throw line, making an incredible 45 consecutive free throws leading up to the playoffs. Punter will undoubtedly be a key player to watch as Partizan takes on the best of the best in the playoffs.
Kostas Sloukas
Kostas Sloukas is a name that rings bells in the world of basketball playoffs, and for good reason. This seasoned Olympiacos player is a specialist when it comes to making it to the Final Four, with an impressive record of advancing eight times in nine playoff series. One of his most memorable moments came in Game 4 of the 2017 series against Barca, where he delivered an incredible no-look pass that led to a game-winning three-pointer by Georgios Printezis. Sloukas has proven himself to be a reliable player when the stakes are high, with a record of 26-11 in the playoffs and tied for the most playoff games won with Andrey Vorontsevich.
The EuroLeague playoffs have been nothing short of thrilling, and the legends we will be watching on the court have played a pivotal role in their team’s success.