By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
“The teams have been building to this moment for 26 years”.
EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno talked to Eurohoops about the impressive momentum of European basketball and explained not only the roadmap for the future, but also what has happened so far and what may happen in 2027.
In a long interview with Eurohoops, Bueno explained what the mandate of the EuroLeague management is after the Como meeting, and confirmed the report about the new franchises and the new three-year licenses in the competition.
Bueno also elaborated on the situation with the Serbian teams, London, and the arena situation in Italy and Greece, which played a key role in the franchise bids.
And of course, the elephant in the room remains the talks with the NBA, which have stalled after Como, with no official negotiations being held after that date.
However, Bueno confirmed that he is aware of the fact that the NBA has reached out to individual EuroLeague clubs, talking to them separately. Still, he is confident that the EuroLeague shareholders remain united and explained how it’s possible for a deal to be made, even in the 11th hour.
Last but not least, Bueno replied to NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum and his comment about some European basketball games not being “family friendly”.
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