Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has added more size and firepower to its backcourt by recruiting PJ Dozier, the club announced Saturday. Dozier (1.98 meters, 26 years old) has joined the Serbian powerhouse on a one-year contract, giving more options to legendary coach Zeljko Obradovic as he looks for his team to build on last season's playoffs qualification.

Partizan adds defensive ace PJ Dozier to the mix

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has added more size and firepower to its backcourt by recruiting PJ Dozier, the club announced Saturday. Dozier (1.98 meters, 26 years old) has joined the Serbian powerhouse on a one-year contract, giving more options to legendary coach Zeljko Obradovic as he looks for his team to build on last season's playoffs qualification.

Dozier has spent majority of his career playing between the NBA and G-League, and so the case last season when he spent time between the Sacramento Kings and G-League side Iowa Wolves as he was returning from an ACL injury he suffered in December 2021. He averaged 1.9 points playing 19 games in a limited fashion with Sacramento last season, and posted 17.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.2 assist and 1.3 steals in 24 appearances with Iowa.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Pi Džej Doužer je novo pojačanje Partizana Mozzart Bet!✊🏽⚫️⚪️<br><br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/n3V5mSAbkz">https://t.co/n3V5mSAbkz</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://t.co/PX4LhXAhzi">pic.twitter.com/PX4LhXAhzi</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1690452964018667520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 


After graduating from South Carolina College, Dozier started his professional career with Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017. He later played for Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and eventually Sacramento Kings, racking up 136 NBA appearances despite injury problems. Well-know as a defensive specialist, Dozier has career averages of 5.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in the NBA. During his career, he also played for G-League teams Oklahoma City, Maine and Windy City.

The American guard's arrival is the next step in ambitious Partizan's plans to develop a roster capable of challenging for the EuroLeague title, with this summer also seeing the arrival of Ognjen Jaramaz and Mateusz Ponitka along with new contracts for key players including Zach LeDay and Kevin Punter.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv made its Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs return last season and pushed AS Monaco to a maximum five games in the quarterfinals before bowing out. Now Coach Oded Kattash and his charges hope to go at least one stage farther to end a decade-long Final Four drought. With the core of the players from 2022-23 back and the fan base hungry for more success, there is plenty to look forward to. Here are some key games on the Israeli champs' schedule.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv: 2023-24 games to watch

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv made its Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs return last season and pushed AS Monaco to a maximum five games in the quarterfinals before bowing out. Now Coach Oded Kattash and his charges hope to go at least one stage farther to end a decade-long Final Four drought. With the core of the players from 2022-23 back and the fan base hungry for more success, there is plenty to look forward to. Here are some key games on the Israeli champs' schedule.

[Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv's regular-season schedule](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/games/tel/?season=2023-24)

### Starting a new season at home

[Round 1: Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv-partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/E2023/4/#comparison)

Opening night is always an event in Tel Aviv and Maccabi has been victorious in its home opener in each of the past four seasons. The team also has a strong track record in Tel Aviv against Partizan, winning six of their seven matchups on the Israeli coast. Hosting another team that made the playoffs last season, with former Maccabi player James Nunnally among its stars, is another reason to expect Menorah Mivtachim Arena to be bouncing on October 5 as the season gets underway.

Maccabi's 33-point loss at Real Madrid was their third heaviest EuroLeague defeat in their history. They seek to restore pride and winning-ways versus in-form Partizan, who are on the cusp of a fifth consecutive victory and outside-contenders to snatch a spot in the top-eight.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade - Round 18 - Highlights

### Returning to the site of last season’s finish

[Round 5: AS Monaco vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/41/#comparison)

The playoff series between Monaco and Maccabi was a roller coaster and the final turn in Game 5 left Maccabi feeling blue. After erupting for a 104-69 victory in Game 4, there was optimism among the Maccabi faithful that it could win the finale on the road and that proved justified as Coach Kattash's men led with 4 minutes remaining. A 10-0 Monaco run turned the game on its head. What is the best way for Maccabi to get rid of that losing feeling? Claiming a victory in its visit to the Principality would be a good start.

Mike James became the star of the show as a dazzling display in Game 3 handed Monaco the series lead for the first time. The Maccabi faithful played their part in creating a ferocious atmosphere, but can they roar their team on to bring the showdown to a final decider?

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs AS Monaco - Playoffs Game 4 - Highlights

### A new rivalry on the horizon

[Round 23: Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Panathinaikos Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv-panathinaikos-athens/E2023/202/#comparison)

The rivalry between the Greens and the Yellow was among the EuroLeague's best in the early part of the century. They met in several continental championship games and Final Fours including in 2000, when Kattash as a Panathinaikos player hit a key three down the stretch to beat Maccabi for the crown. With Coach Ergin Ataman on the sidelines, Panathinaikos is eager to rise up and challenge again after a few rough years, just as Maccabi is on the rise too. This could spell the perfect time to rekindle the magic.

Fast-starting Maccabi look to resume an impressive opening and maintain a perfect home record when they welcome a Panathinaikos outfit fresh from two successive losses, yet bolstered by the arrival of Dwayne Bacon.

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs Panathinaikos Athens - Round 5 - Highlights

### The frontcourt faces old friends

[Round 32: Valencia Basket vs. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/valencia-basket-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/283/#comparison)

Maccabi raided the Valencia frontcourt with the signings this summer of James Webb and Jasiel Rivero, two players that Kattash eyes big roles for. This will be the first trip back to Valencia for these two big men. Not only will it be special to see old friends, as will be the case for Valencia's ex-Maccabi guard Chris Jones, but one can be sure that Webb and Rivero will want to play their best as will the new Valencia big men signed in their place. Maccabi is 8-2 all-time against Valencia.

Valencia have surged towards the playoff-places with five straight wins. Awaiting them are fellow postseason-hopefuls Maccabi, who are on an opposite trajectory and require a reverse in fortune if they're to avoid a premature exit.

Valencia Basket vs Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv - Round 23 - Highlights

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv news

Zalgiris Kaunas ended a three-year playoff drought last season under Coach Kazys Maksvytis by reaching the quarterfinals against FC Barcelona and the Lithuanian champs will accept nothing less in 2023-24. It won't be easy, at least early on, as Zalgiris plays most of its games in the first third of the season on the road, but will have four of its last five games of the season at home. Here is a look at some of the more interesting games on the Zalgiris schedule this season.

Zalgiris Kaunas: 2023-24 games to watch

Zalgiris Kaunas ended a three-year playoff drought last season under Coach Kazys Maksvytis by reaching the quarterfinals against FC Barcelona and the Lithuanian champs will accept nothing less in 2023-24. It won't be easy, at least early on, as Zalgiris plays most of its games in the first third of the season on the road, but will have four of its last five games of the season at home. Here is a look at some of the more interesting games on the Zalgiris schedule this season.

[Zalgiris Kaunas regular-season schedule](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/zalgiris-kaunas/games/zal/?season=2023-24)

### An opening night test in Italy

[Round 1: Virtus Segafredo Bologna vs. Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/virtus-segafredo-bologna-zalgiris-kaunas/E2023/5/#comparison)

Zalgiris opens the season in Bologna against a Virtus team that it beat twice last season. It is also an opportunity for Zalgiris to check in on power forward Achille Polonara, who played for Zalgiris in the second half of last season. But the real reason this is a game to watch is the expected return of Keenan Evans, who was authoring a breakout last season when he was stricken down by a torn Achilles tendon. With Evans back, Zalgiris will test its weapons against Virtus and another win in Bologna could be the perfect start for a Zalgiris team with a tough schedule in the first months of the season.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna - Zalgiris Kaunas | Round 18 | Highlights

### Starting a key homestand

[Round 5: Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-valencia-basket/E2023/45/#comparison)

With eight of its first 12 games on the road, Zalgiris will have a tough run of things early in the season. The only time it will play back-to-back home games in that stretch will be in Rounds 5 and 6. To avoid finding itself in a big hole, the Lithuanian champs must make the most of those few early home games. Zalgiris has won three in a row against Valencia, including a 95-74 rout late last season. The home team will also welcome Brandon Davies, a key force in the club's 2018 Final Four squad, back to Kaunas for the night.

Zalgiris Kaunas - Valencia Basket | Round 32 | Highlights

### A playoff rematch

[Round 16: Zalgiris Kaunas vs. FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-fc-barcelona/E2023/144/#comparison)

For years the visits of FC Barcelona to Zalgirio Arena have been marked dates on Zalgiris fans' calendars. Even though some of that may have had to do with Sarunas Jasikevicius coaching Barça, his departure has not changed things drastically since the Catalan club still boasts former Zalgiris player Rokas Jokubaitis on its roster. Moreover, Zalgiris features former Barça player Rolands Smits. Add to that the 3-0 playoff sweep Zalgiris suffered at the hands of Barcelona last season, and you have a game that the home team will be fired up for.

Two defeats mean Žalgiris face the mountainous task of needing three consecutive victories over Barça. They can count on the backing of a sold-out crowd, but local hero Šarūnas Jasikevičius should have no mercy as his team seeks a quick return to Žalgirio Arena for the Final Four.

Žalgiris Kaunas vs FC Barcelona - Playoffs Game 3 - Highlights

### One final visit from Real’s Old Guard

[Round 34: Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/zalgiris-kaunas-real-madrid/E2023/302/#comparison)

Real Madrid's visits to Zalgirio Arena over the years have been somewhat legendary. Rudy Fernandez, Sergio Llull and Sergio Rodriguez have all played key roles in Kaunas before and that doesn’t include what they all did en route to the championship at last season's Final Four at Zalgiris's home. This game may prove to be the final visit for some of those stars and the knowledgeable fans in Lithuania will be sure to give them a fitting sendoff. What's more, this regular-season finale could also be pivotal for the playoff picture.

Zalgiris Kaunas - Real Madrid | Round 14 | Highlights

ALBA Berlin has been busy in the transfer market this summer, but its overall strategy remains unchanged

New-look ALBA: different...but the same

A year ago, ALBA Berlin was enjoying a rare summer of stability as it prepared for the new Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season, counting upon virtually the same roster of players which had mustered a solid 12-16 record the previous campaign.

What followed was the ultimate sporting expression of hot and cold, hit or miss, hero to zero, as ALBA oscillated wildly between beating everybody (winning its first three games of the season) and beating nobody (losing its next 12 in a row). Eventually, Israel Gonzalez’s squad finished on 11-23, third from bottom of the standings – not exactly a colossal failure for a club with ALBA’s budget and long-term outlook, but not a roaring success either, especially when combined with a disappointing quarterfinals exit from the domestic championship.

### Summer makeover

So now it’s time for a new approach, and the summer picture in the German capital is looking very different from the continuity of 12 months ago. Yes, coach Gonzalez is still there, but many of his most important and most experienced players have departed.

Veteran do-it-all leader Luke Sikma has taken his entertaining brand of creative basketball to Olympiacos Piraeus; backcourt general Maodo Lo will be calling the shots for EA7 Emporio Armani Milan; sharpshooter Jaleen Smith has also headed to Italy, joining Virtus Segafredo Bologna; Tamir Blatt and Yovel Zoosman are both back in their native Israel with Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem respectively; dynamic big man Ben Lammers has returned to Spanish basketball, joining reigning EuroCup champion Dreamland Gran Canaria.

Matt Thomas top plays of the 2022-23 season

### New three-point slinger in town

Amid so many departures, it has been necessary for ALBA to undertake a pretty drastic remodeling of its roster, as sporting director Himar Ojeda admitted in an interview with the club’s website in July.

“Due to many expiring contracts, it is not easy to keep the squad together this year,” he explained. “At the same time, it also gives us the opportunity to sign new players and bring in a breath of fresh air. Many clubs renew their squad every two years, whereas we have recently taken a different path with more continuity. But now this summer we have to change a few more things and dare to make a little bit of a fresh start.”

That fresh start entails some new faces, but it doesn’t mean a radical change in sporting approach. And [the acquisition of Matt Thomas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/alba-picks-up-sharpshooter-matt-thomas/) suggests that Gonzalez will be sticking to his run and gun, fast-paced, open style of basketball.

During his half-season with Panathinaikos Athens earlier this year, Thomas sent a reminder of the quality that first became evident to European basketball fans when he helped Valencia Basket win the EuroCup title back in 2018-19: that he is one of the most prolific three-point shooters out there. In the last 10 games of the season Thomas attempted 42 three-point attempts, converting a handy 40.5%. That shows he is ready to quickly adapt to ALBA’s style and perhaps inherit the role of Smith, who ranked fifth in the league with an average of 6.0 three-point shots per game last season.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/simofonte13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@simofonte13</a>, look what you have started… <a href="https://t.co/kR9rfhixp5">pic.twitter.com/kR9rfhixp5</a></p>&mdash; Himar Ojeda Pérez (@Himar_Ojeda) <a href="https://twitter.com/Himar_Ojeda/status/1689261321710190593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

### Good enough is old enough

ALBA’s summer recruitment is also staying true to the club’s established philosophy by betting on young talent...and especially young Italian talent. First it was Simone Fontecchio, who enjoyed a breakout season in Berlin in 2020-21, then it was Gabriele Procida, and now it’s the turn of Matteo Spagnolo. The 20 year-old guard [has been snapped up](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/alba-signs-promising-guard-matteo-spagnolo/) from Real Madrid, and knows that his lack of experience will not be a hindrance to playing time at a club which has traditionally lived by the mantra that if you’re good enough, you’re old enough.

The same applies to a returning youngster and another former Real youth talent, Slovenian point guard Ziga Samar. The 22 year-old has been recalled from a season on-loan at Hamburg Towers, where he gained invaluable high-level continental experience in the EuroCup and excelled with impressive averages of 9.8 points and 6.1 assists per game. Now Samar will have the chance to step up to the highest level in Europe, taking over the playmaking responsibilities previously held by Lo and Blatt.

ALBA’s willingness to give youthful and hungry players a chance to develop is also evident in [the recruitment of Justin Bean](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/alba-berlin-wraps-up-justin-bean-signing/). At the age of 26, the American forward is not exactly young, but his career remains very much in its early stages. Impressive numbers at Utah State – where he averaged Sikma-like numbers of 17.4 points and 9.9 rebounds per game in his final year – have not yet led to any significant impression at professional level, but Bean should find the perfect nurturing environment to unfurl his interesting talents in the German capital. And notably he is another player with great shooting range, averaging a remarkable 46.5% from three-point range in his final year at college.

ALBA is likely not done bringing in new faces, but it already had an unusually busy summer in the transfer market, and perhaps we can conclude that the new-look ALBA will be different, but the same.

Slovenian 22-year old point guard Ziga Samar has been recalled from a season on-loan at Hamburg Towers, where he gained invaluable high-level continental experience in the BKT EuroCup and excelled with impressive averages of 9.8 points and 6.1 assists per game.

New-look ALBA: Different... but the same

Matteo Spagnolo will get his first taste of EuroLeague basketball next season after joining ALBA Berlin on a three-year deal. Spagnolo (1.94 meters, 20 years old) made his BKT EuroCup debut in the 2022-23 campaign for Trento. A product of Stella Azzurra Roma and Real Madrid's academies, the Italian has the opportunity to display his potential on the biggest stage in Europe following his move to ALBA.

ALBA signs promising guard Matteo Spagnolo

[Matteo Spagnolo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/matteo-spagnolo/008173/) will get his first taste of Turkish Airlines EuroLeague basketball next season after joining ALBA Berlin on a three-year deal the club announced Wednesday. Spagnolo (1.94 meters, 20 years old) made his BKT EuroCup debut in the 2022-23 campaign, averaging 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and a 12.3 PIR in 13 games for Dolomiti Energia Trento. A product of Stella Azzurra Roma and Real Madrid's academies, the Italian has the opportunity to display his potential on the biggest stage in Europe following his move to ALBA.

The best plays of new ALBA Berlin signing Matteo Spagnolo during his rookie BKT EuroCup season with Dolomiti Energia Trento.

Matteo Spagnolo's top plays in 2022-23

### An impressive EuroCup season

Despite Trento's struggles last season, with the team going 4-14 through its 18 EuroCup regular-season games, the 20-year-old guard showed just why he is regarded as one of the best up-and-coming players on the continent. In fact, Spagnolo displayed his ability to both score the basketball and act as the lead playmaker.

Spagnolo reached double digits for points in all but three of the games he played in, twice breaking the 20-point barrier – he had 23 points against Gran Canaria in Round 15 and 21 points against Veolia Towers Hamburg in Round 17 – while he also had seven games with at least 5 assists.

In those two games against Gran Canaria and Hamburg, in particular, Spagnolo finished with season-best PIR marks, having had a season-high 29 PIR in Round 15 and a 28 PIR in Round 17. He ended the EuroCup campaign playing some of his best basketball, and he now has the chance to bring his talents to the EuroLeague.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Benvenuto, Matteo! 💛👋💙<br><br>Im Zuge einer Vereinbarung mit <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMBaloncesto</a> haben wir das italienische Talent Matteo Spagnolo verpflichtet. Der 20-jährige Point Guard hat für drei Jahre bei uns unterschrieben. ✍️<br><br>Alle Infos: <a href="https://t.co/Bci6oa19QZ">https://t.co/Bci6oa19QZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/wVreW2RCuv">pic.twitter.com/wVreW2RCuv</a></p>&mdash; ALBA BERLIN (@albaberlin) <a href="https://twitter.com/albaberlin/status/1689222182444896256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

### Joining a compatriot at ALBA

Spagnolo will get the chance to play alongside fellow Italian prospect Gabriele Procida, who showed glimpses of his potential in his rookie EuroLeague season. Procida started in four of his 27 appearances for ALBA in the 2022-23 campaign, posting 5.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and a 4.0 PIR in 14:34 minutes on the court. The shooting guard reached double figures on seven occasions, notably scoring a season-high 16 points in 18 minutes on the floor in Round 22 against AS Monaco.

Next season, Spagnolo and Procida, two of Italy's best prospects, will play alongside each other at ALBA as they look to continue their development and make an impact in the EuroLeague. ALBA fans should get ready for some exciting plays involving the Italian duo in the upcoming campaign.

ALBA Berlin News

New ALBA Berlin recruit Matteo Spagnolo in action for Dolomiti Energia Trento in the 2022-23 BKT EuroCup.

Since All-EuroLeague honors have been introduced, no player has been a first team member more times than Juan Carlos Navarro who was selected five times (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011). Dimitris Diamantidis was All-EuroLeague First Team honoree four times (2007, 2011, 2012, 2013), while Walter Tavares, with his selection this season, joined a select group of players with three first teams selections: Vassilis Spanoulis, Nando De Colo, Milos Teodosic, Nikola Vujcic, Dejan Bodiroga and Jan Vesely.

All-EuroLeague First Team Gallery

The makeup of the 2022-23 All-EuroLeague First Team consisted of two Real Madrid players, Walter Tavares and Dzanan Musa, Olympiacos Piraeus star Sasha Vezenkov, Lorenzo Brown of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv and Mathias Lessort of Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. It marked Tavares's fourth All-EuroLeague nomination and his third time on the first team, while it was Vezenkov’s second first team selection.

Since All-EuroLeague honors have been introduced, no player has been a first team member more times than Juan Carlos Navarro who was selected five times (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011). Dimitris Diamantidis was All-EuroLeague First Team honoree four times (2007, 2011, 2012, 2013), while Tavares, with his selection this season, joined a select group of players with three first teams selections: Vassilis Spanoulis, Nando De Colo, Milos Teodosic, Nikola Vujcic, Dejan Bodiroga and Jan Vesely. Take a look back at the All-EuroLeague First Team selections over the years.

All-Euroleague team 2001-02 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Bologna 2002

All-Euroleague team 2002-03 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Barcelona 2003

All-Euroleague team 2003-04 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Tel Aviv 2004

All-Euroleague Team 2004-05 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Moscow 2005

All-Euroleague Team 2005-06 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Prague 2006

All-EuroLeague Team 2006-07 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Athens 2007

All-Euroleague First Team 2007-08 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Madrid 2008

All-Euroleague first and Second Team 2008-09 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Berlin 2009

All Euroleague Team 2009-10 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Paris 2010

All-Euroleague team 2010-11 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Barcelona 2011

All-Euroleague Team 2011-12 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Istanbul 2012

All-Euroleague first and Second Team 2012-13 - Efes Euroleague Awards Ceremony - Final Four London 2013

All-Euroleague First Team 2013-14 - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Milan 2014

Euroleague Awards 2014-15 - Opening Press Conference - Final Four Madrid 2015

Euroleague Awards 2015-16 - Opening Press Conference - Final Four Berlin 2016

All-EuroLeague First Team 2016-17 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Istanbul 2017

Awards ceremony - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Belgrade 2018

2018-19 Awards Ceremony - Awards Ceremony  - Final Four Vitoria-Gasteiz 2019

Vasilije Micic, Euroleague 2020-21 MVP - Final Four Cologne 2021

2021-22 Awards Ceremony - Final Four Belgrade 2022

2022-23 Awards Ceremony - Final Four Belgrade 2022

2023-24 Awards Ceremony - Final Four Kaunas 2023

All-Euroleague team 2002-03 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Barcelona 2003

All-Euroleague team 2003-03 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Tel Aviv 2004

All-Euroleague Second Team 2004-05 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Moscow 2005

All-Euroleague First  and Second Team 2005-06 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Prague 2006

All-EuroLeague second Team 2006-07 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Athens 2007

All-EuroLeague Second Team 2007-08 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Madrid 2008

All-Euroleague First  and Second Team 2008-09 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Berlin 2009

All-Euroleague Second Team 2009-10 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Paris 2010

All-Euroleague Second Team 2010-11 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Barcelona 2011

All-Euroleague Second Team 2011-12 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four Istanbul 2012

All-Euroleague First  and Second Team 2012-13 - Awards Ceremony - Final Four London 2013

All-EuroLeague Second Team Gallery

Olympiacos Piraeus: 2023-24 games to watch

Last season's runner-up, Olympiacos Piraeus is back to give the chase for Turkish Airlines EuroLeague glory another go. The Reds had the best regular-season record in the 2022-23 and were less than 4 seconds away from climbing back on the throne last season, but suffered a heart-breaking loss at the hands of Real Madrid. After going through minor, yet significant roster changes this summer, Olympiacos will be going for it all once again and will be tested very early.

[Olympiacos Piraeus regular-season schedule](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/games/oly/?season=2023-24)

### A heavyweight home-opener

[Round 2: Olympiacos Piraeus vs. FC Barcelona](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-fc-barcelona/E2023/16/#comparison)

What a start to the season that will be for Olympiacos. After opening the season on the road against archrival Panathinaikos Athens, the Reds will play their home opener a week later when they welcome Barcelona. These teams were top two finishers in the 2022-23 regular season and while both clubs might have lost key pieces from their respective rosters from a year ago, that might add even more value to this early-season clash, making it even more interesting. Olympiacos sold out its season tickets earlier this summer, and Peace and Friendship Stadium will surely be rocking for this one.

In what could become a precursor for a Final Four meeting, Olympiacos look to restore their championship-credentials against in-form Barça, who boast a five-game winning run. Rhythm may prove key as the hosts lead the league in assists, while the guests have allowed an average of just 13.4.

Olympiacos Piraeus vs FC Barcelona - Round 27 - Highlights

### The championship game rematch

[Round 12: Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Real Madrid](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-real-madrid/E2023/103/#comparison)

It is not just a re-match of the championship game in Kaunas, which Olympiacos lost in a heartbreaking fashion on Sergio Llull's jumper. It is also a clash of two perennial contenders and clubs that have combined to win five of the past 11 EuroLeague crowns. Olympiacos swept their regular season games in 2022-23, including a dramatic 87-89 win in Madrid. This season, these games will obviously carry more weight because of the recent history, and we are all fortunate to witness it.

A pair of Goliaths from European basketball battle for continental glory as the Reds and Los Blancos square off at Žalgirio arena. These teams boast some of the top players in the competition, but whose talents will come to the fore and secure the ultimate prize?

Olympiacos Piraeus vs Real Madrid - Championship Game - Highlights

### Monaco is back in town

[Round 19: Olympiacos Piraeus vs. AS Monaco](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-as-monaco/E2023/166/#comparison)

The club from the Principality has only spent two seasons in the EuroLeague, but the games between Olympiacos and Monaco have turned into a true rivalry. And it's no wonder, considering their fantastic five-game playoff series in 2022 and their Final Four semifinal clash last May in Kaunas. Olympiacos won both the Game 5 and the semifinal in which the Reds overcame a 12-point halftime deficit. But Monaco swept last season's regular season series, which included a 76-81 win in Piraeus behind 23 points from Elie Okobo. Monaco's roster looks even stronger after summer transactions and this team's arrival to Piraeus will be a must-watch show once again.

The action begins with Regular Season standings-leaders Olympiacos, who are gunning for a fourth EuroLeague title, taking on Final Four newcomers Monaco. Both had to go the distance in their respective playoff series, but who can offer one extra push to make the final?

Olympiacos Piraeus vs AS Monaco - Semi-Final - Highlights

### Sloukas and the Greens come to Piraeus

[Round 29: Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Panathinaikos Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/olympiacos-piraeus-panathinaikos-athens/E2023/255/#comparison)

Olympiacos has ruled its rivalry against Panathinaikos in recent seasons, having won five of the last six EuroLeague clashes. The Reds have also been to the last two Final Fours, while Panathinaikos has not been in the playoffs since 2019. But this time the hunters come to Piraeus mid-March with a brand new roster and a former Red Kostas Sloukas running the point. If that's not enough, this game comes with a regular season finish line in sight and both teams figure to be among main title contenders. One of the goals for the Greens this season is to catch up to Olympiacos, but the Reds will want to keep them at bay in this must-see game.

Olympiacos are to prepare for the playoffs in the best possible style by testing themselves against fast-improving, but already-disqualified Panathinaikos, who can be solely motivated by securing the bragging rights and disrupting the momentum of their rivals.

Olympiacos Piraeus vs Panathinaikos Athens - Round 32 - Highlights

FC Barcelona has given its frontcourt a significant boost for the upcoming season by agreeing on a one-year deal with forward Jabari Parker, the club announced Monday evening. Parker (2.03 meters, 28 years old), a former second pick in the NBA Draft, has last played for the Boston Celtics in the 2021-22 season, but has not played since then. He posted 4.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12 limited appearances that season.

Barcelona lures in NBA star forward Jabari Parker

FC Barcelona has given its frontcourt a significant boost for the upcoming season by agreeing on a one-year deal with forward Jabari Parker, the club announced Monday evening. Parker (2.01 meters, 28 years old), a former second pick in the NBA Draft, has last played for the Boston Celtics in the 2021-22 season, but has not played since then. He posted 4.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12 limited appearances that season.

Parker is an eight-year NBA veteran who appeared in 310 games, including 190 starts, and has averaged 14.1 points in 27.5 minutes per game. He has also posted 5.5 points and 2.0 assists for his NBA career that started in 2014 after the Milwaukee Bucks chose him as the second pick in the draft.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">Des de Chicago, Illinois... <br>Número 2 del draft l&#39;any 2014...<br><br>El FC Barcelona fitxa Jabari Parker! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/wBZnVhWeXK">pic.twitter.com/wBZnVhWeXK</a></p>&mdash; Barça Basket (@FCBbasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1688596015283159046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

### Satoransky-Parker connection 

In Barcelona, Parker reunites with point guard Tomas Satoransky, as the two were teammates for the second part of the 2018-19 campaign with the Washington Wizards. In their first game together, Parker tied his career-best with 9 assists and had 11 rebounds in a game against Cleveland, and later that season he amassed 28 points while pulling down a career-best 15 rebounds in a game against Phoenix. 

Parker spent four seasons with Milwaukee to begin his career, but suffered a torn ACL after just 25 games his rookie season. His career-best season also came with the Bucks, in the 2016-17, when he averaged 20.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists. He split the 2018-19 campaign between Washington and the Chicago Bulls, then played with the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings in the 2019-20, before joining Boston.

### Teenage standout

Before Parker's professional career has started being plagued by injuries, he was a high school and a college basketball standout in the USA. He received numerous accolades, including the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year in 2011, an award that honors the best US performer in international basketball, as he led the United States to gold medals at the U16 FIBA Americas in 2011, and U17 World Championships in 2012. He spent one year playing college basketball at Duke, scoring 19.1 points and earning All-American honors, before turning pro.

Now, Parker is set to make his Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut as part of Barcelona's re-tooled frontcourt which saw earlier this summer Willy Hernangomez also arrive from the NBA.