Months becoming champion of the continent, Anadolu Efes Istanbul star Shane Larkin reflects on his time abroad and considers playing in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and coming to Turkey to be "the best thing that's happened to me in my life, to be honest." 

Shane Larkin, Efes: 'It's been a great journey'

Months after becoming champion of the continent, Anadolu Efes Istanbul star Shane Larkin reflects on his time abroad and considers playing in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and coming to Turkey to be "the best thing that's happened to me in my life, to be honest."

Be sure to take a look at the best ten plays of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Round 8!

Top 10 Plays | Round 8 | Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

A week after Elie Okobo of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne took Round 7’s MVP award, in Round 8 it was the turn of his teammate Chris Jones to step into the spotlight as he excelled in an 85-82 home win over UNICS Kazan. Jones scored a career-high 25 points with most of his success coming inside, as he converted 8-of-10 two-point attempts. He also made 6-of-7 free throws and 1-of-4 three-pointers. The ASVEL guard added 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal for a PIR of 27, the best of all winning players this week.

Chris Jones | Round 8 MVP | Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v UNICS Kazan (2021-11-04T20:00:00.000Z)

FC Bayern Munich welcomes Real Madrid to Bavaria for Round 8's Game of the Week on Friday, exactly six years from the date that they played a 101-99 thriller between them. Rewind and check out the highlights ahead of the rematch!

Lookback: Real thirlling win with Bayern

FC Bayern Munich v Real Madrid (2021-11-05T19:45:00.000Z)

There's been little to cheer for lowly Zalgiris thus far, compounded by a drubbing by Efes. They seek respite against an ALBA team with wounds of their own after losses to Bayern and Olympiacos.

Zalgiris Kaunas v ALBA Berlin - Round 8 - Highlights

Zalgiris Kaunas v ALBA Berlin (2021-11-05T18:00:00.000Z)

Olympiacos hold a perfect 5-0 record on their home floor, but can Monaco prosper on their maiden Euroleague voyage once again and secure a major scalp?

Olympiacos Piraeus v AS Monaco - Round 8 - Highlights

Olympiacos Piraeus v AS Monaco (2021-11-05T19:00:00.000Z)

Two teams trending in opposite directions clash, with Baskonia aiming to halt the slide of two defeats, while Maccabi pursue a fifth successive Euroleague triumph.

Bitci Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv - Round 8 - Highlights

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz v Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (2021-11-05T19:30:00.000Z)

Bayern are enjoying a revival after opening the campaign with four defeats, while Real try to commence another winning streak having lost at UNICS Kazan in Round 7.

FC Bayern Munich v Real Madrid - Round 8 - Highlights

After a turbulent start, Efes' title-defence is up and running following two wins in a row. They host a Zenit team buoyant after a comprehensive victory over Baskonia.

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Zenit St Petersburg - Round 8 - Highlights

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Zenit St Petersburg (2021-11-05T17:30:00.000Z)

Marial Shayok feeds Devin Booker who continues an amazing start with a slam

Spalding Dunk of the Night: Devin Booker with a monster slam!

CSKA Moscow v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (2021-11-04T17:00:00.000Z)

Zvezda hope the timely return to form of Luka Mitrović can put an end to their losing streak. They welcome a Panathinaikos team featuring Daryl Macon Jr., who'll be targeting more MVP recognition.

Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade v Panathinaikos OPAP Athens - Round 8 - Highlights

Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade v Panathinaikos OPAP Athens (2021-11-04T18:00:00.000Z)

CSKA swept Fenerbahçe aside 3-0 in the 20-21 playoff series, but can the Turks snatch revenge and avoid a fourth consecutive loss?

CSKA Moscow v Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul - Round 8 - Highlights

The chance to lead the Euroleague standings is at stake, as both sides enter this encounter with 6-1 records, but which will have established their championship-credentials come full-time?

AX Armani Exchange Milan v FC Barcelona - Round 8 - Highlights

AX Armani Exchange Milan v FC Barcelona (2021-11-04T19:30:00.000Z)

Both came through Rounds 6 and 7 unscathed and look to maintain momentum in a first ever Euroleague showdown between the two teams.

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v UNICS Kazan - Round 8 - Highlights

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne v UNICS Kazan (2021-11-04T19:00:00.000Z)

October MVP interview, Nikola Mirotic, FC Barcelona: 'I'm very motivated'

The first monthly MVP of the new season, Nikola Mirotic of FC Barcelona, discusses his team's hot start, his big game-winning shot, having the fans back and a lot more!

Ask me anything: Paulius Jankunas, Zalgiris Kaunas

Countless highlights were produced during all the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games played across the continent so far this season. Here's a look at the 10 best plays of October!