Name: Top 10 blocks of the season | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Anadolu Efes Istanbul and guard PJ Dozier have signed a contract extension that will keep them together through the end of the 2026-27 season, the club announced Wednesday.

Efes extends versatile guard PJ Dozier

[Anadolu Efes Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/anadolu-efes-istanbul/roster/ist/?season=2024-25) and guard [PJ Dozier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/perry-dozier-jr/012742/) have signed a contract extension that will keep them together through the end of the 2026-27 season, the club announced Wednesday.

Dozier (1.98 meters, 28 years old) averaged 8.3 points on 51.4% three-point shooting and 2.9 assists in 18 EuroLeague games this season as he helped the team rally to reach the EuroLeague Playoffs. 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">✍️ PJ Dozier 2 sezon daha Anadolu Efes&#39;te! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenimYerimBuras%C4%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenimYerimBurası</a> <a href="https://t.co/bXXKTYwtG3">pic.twitter.com/bXXKTYwtG3</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1932872484459851837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

He joined Efes after making his EuroLeague debut with [Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/partizan-mozzart-bet-belgrade/roster/par/) in the 2023-24 campaign. Dozier averaged 9.2 points, 3.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals with Partizan, starting in 22 of the 33 games he played. 

One of his best games with Partizan came [against Efes in Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-anadolu-efes-sk-vs-kk-partizan/), when he posted 21 points on 4-for-7 three-point shooting, 5 assists and 3 steals. Dozier started the 2024-25 season with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA and made nine appearances in limited minutes.

PJ Dozier joined Anadolu Efes Istanbul midway through the season

Best of PJ Dozier: 2024-25

After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Dozier started his professional career with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017. He later played for the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings. Over seven seasons, Dozier racked up 145 NBA appearances despite injury problems, including an ACL injury suffered in December 2021. 

Well-know as a defensive specialist, Dozier has career averages of 5.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in the NBA. During his career, he also played for Oklahoma City Blue, Maine Red Claws, Windy City Bulls and Iowa Wolves in the G League.

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He made an instant impact after joining the club midway through the season 


Olympiacos Piraeus has confirmed that center Nikola Milutinov has signed a new three-year contract extension at the club, which will keep him at SEF until the summer of 2028.

Nikola Milutinov re-ups at Olympiacos for three more years

[Olympiacos Piraeus](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/olympiacos-piraeus/oly/) has confirmed that center [Nikola Milutinov](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-milutinov/003941/) has signed a new three-year contract extension at the club, which will keep him at SEF until the summer of 2028.

Milutinov (2.13 meters, 30 years old) rejoined the Reds a couple of years ago, having first played for the club between 2015 and 2020. Of his 256 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague appearances to date, 191 have come in Olympiacos's jersey.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">✍🏽 Η ΚΑΕ Ολυμπιακός ανακοινώνει την ανανέωση της συνεργασίας της με τον Νίκολα Μιλουτίνοφ για ακόμη τρία χρόνια.<br><br>🔴 Olympiacos BC is pleased to announce the extension of its contract with Nikola Milutinov for three more years.<br><br>💻 <a href="https://t.co/HRq8jtoChc">https://t.co/HRq8jtoChc</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlympiacosBC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlympiacosBC</a>… <a href="https://t.co/MaV8gFPKne">pic.twitter.com/MaV8gFPKne</a></p>&mdash; Olympiacos B.C. (@Olympiacos_BC) <a href="https://twitter.com/Olympiacos_BC/status/1932836736104632551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Serbia international is coming off his third Final Four appearance after reaching European basketball's showpiece event in each of the last two years, as well as in 2017, all of which have come with Olympiacos.

During the 2024-25 campaign, Milutinov averaged 8.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in 29 games. His 5.8 boards per night were 10th most in the EuroLeague this season.

Historically, the Olympiacos big man ranks 14th all-time with 1,425 rebounds, while he is 17th all-time with 159 blocks.

Milutinov's importance to Olympiacos will remain as important as ever in 2025-26, especially as [Moustapha Fall is expected to miss most, if not all, of next season](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/news/olympiacos-center-moustapha-fall-suffers-knee-injury/).

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He has put pen to paper on a new deal at SEF

Unforgettable memories were made in Abu Dhabi during the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four – especially for the Final Four volunteers and a group of athletes from Special Olympics UAE. Thanks to One Team, Euroleague Basketball’s social responsibility program, these individuals experienced the true spirit of sport, community, and connection. That spirit came to life thanks in large part to the incredible work of the One Team Coaches.

The One Team Coaches brought the Final Four sessions alive

Unforgettable memories were made in Abu Dhabi during the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four – especially for the Final Four volunteers and a group of athletes from Special Olympics UAE. Thanks to One Team, Euroleague Basketball’s social responsibility program, these individuals experienced the true spirit of sport, community, and connection. That spirit came to life thanks in large part to the incredible work of the One Team Coaches.

On Thursday, May 22, the Final Four weekend kicked off in a meaningful way at Mubadala Arena, where One Team Coaches Penny Giovanovits (Olympiacos Piraeus), Hélène Daumale (AS Monaco), and Artemis Panagi (Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens) led an energetic Volunteer Session. Designed as a series of fun, team-building challenges, the session brought together the Final Four volunteers in a shared experience of learning, movement, and collaboration.

The coaches, who each lead their club’s One Team project throughout the season, brought passion and creativity to the court — setting the tone for the days ahead. Their leadership helped create an immediate sense of purpose and camaraderie among the volunteers. As Hélène Daumale shared: "Volunteering as the One Team coach for my club throughout the season has already been an incredible experience — but having the honor of representing my club at the Final Four was truly beyond anything I ever dreamed of. I am deeply thankful and humbled to have been able to bring my energy and skills to contribute to the success of the Euroleague’s One Team program, all the way to Abu Dhabi."

Then on Sunday, the weekend's emotional high point unfolded in an inclusive and uplifting session that brought together athletes from Special Olympics UAE, players from the adidas NextGen EuroLeague Finals, and two basketball legends and One Team Ambassadors in Joe Arlauckas and Kyle Hines. The event centered on the core values of teamwork, respect, and inclusion, with the three One Team Coaches once again leading the way.

The session was filled with laughter, encouragement, and moments of real connection. With the coaches guiding participants through adaptive basketball activities, barriers dissolved and bonds were built. For Artemis Panagi, the experience was deeply personal: "Being invited by Euroleague’s One Team program to take part in this year’s Final Four was an incredible honor and privilege. An experience I will always cherish and be deeply grateful for. The greatest reward of all was seeing the joy and smiles on the children’s faces throughout the activities. I am truly blessed.”

These final-day sessions served as a powerful reminder of how sport can unite people of all abilities and backgrounds. Penny Giovanovits reflected on this impact beautifully, saying: "No matter where and when, the most powerful thing is to create meaningful memories for ourselves — but especially for the people who need love, attention and care, keeping alive the heart of responsibility everywhere in the world. Thank you, One Team, for spreading good energy and reminding us every day what truly matters, and how grateful we are to support a program that combines happiness, education, and the values of sport for everyone!"

The 2025 Final Four will be remembered not just for the action on the court, but for these unforgettable One Team moments — a testament to the power of inclusion, the spirit of volunteerism, and the coaches who bring those values to life every day.

Final Four One Team in photos

The EuroLeague Final Four is the perfect place for One Team to demonstrate the way in which it impacts lives all year round. Check out the gallery of One Team activities and special moments in Abu Dhabi.

Top 10 BLOCKS of the SEASON | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Top 10 blocks of the season | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubjana completed its fourth straight Slovenian double by downing Krka 72-65 at Stozice Arena in Game 4 of the best-of-five Slovenian League finals. 

Cedevita Olimpija defends its Slovenian crown!

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubjana completed its fourth straight Slovenian double by downing Krka 72-65 at Stozice Arena in Game 4 of the best-of-five Slovenian League finals. 

Brynton Lemar led the winners with 16 points. Aleksej Nikolic added 14 while Danilo Tasic had 11 for Cedevita. It all came down to the final minutes as Krka got within 66-63 before Nikolic buried a critical three-pointer and added free throws to seal the outcome.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">🏆🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LigaOTPBanka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LigaOTPBanka</a> <a href="https://t.co/XE4h7ujyEC">pic.twitter.com/XE4h7ujyEC</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (@KKCedOL) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL/status/1932151425309806674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cedevita opened the series with a 73-75 road win at Leon Stukelj Hall in Novo Mesto behind 13 points apiece from Nikolic and Gregor Glas. It also prevailed in Game 2, downing Krka 77-70 at home. Nikolic led the way again with 17 points while Jaka Blazic added 14. Krka bounced back with an 88-81 home win in Game 3 before Cedevita won the title in front of its fans.

Added to its five Slovenian League titles, Olimpija claimed 17 Slovenian crowns before merging with Cedevita for a total of 22 trophies since 1992. 

The club won its fifth consecutive Slovenian League title

Relive the magic of the shows that entertained the audience at Abu Dhabi's Eithad Arena before the Final Four games and at halftime! Swipe to the right to see the rest of the photos.

Final Four entertainment in photos

There are two images that will forever represent Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul's victory over AS Monaco in the 2025 EuroLeague Championship Game. And [Marko Guduric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/marko-guduric/004004/) is at the heart of both of them. The first is Guduric backpedaling with his arms in the air after he drained a three-pointer over the outstretched arms of Daniel Theis to all but seal the win with a minute remaining. The second came a few minutes later when team captain Melih Mahmutoglu, after receiving the EuroLeague Trophy, handed it off to Guduric to allow him the honor of hoisting it for the team.

It was only fitting that Guduric would have such a big role in the championship game given his history with the club. The Serbian scorer first joined Fenerbahce in 2017 and has spent seven seasons there – interrupted only by a stint in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. He went to three prior Final Fours with the club and all of that experience and the desire to bring joy to the Fenerbahce faithful came pouring out in the second half of the title decider against AS Monaco.

Tribute to the Champs: Marko Guduric

Guduric twice scored go-ahead baskets among his 8 third-quarter points to keep Fenerbahce in the game. When Monaco closed within 5 points late in the fourth quarter, Guduric came through again by drawing a foul, sinking free throws and then sealing the game with his clutch triple. He finished the game with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals to amass an impressive performance index rating of 27, putting together one of his best games of the season under the bright lights in Abu Dhabi to – after nine seasons in Europe’s premier basketball competition – become a EuroLeague champions for the first time.

The veteran guard helped Fenerbahce to the crown in their seventh season together

Olympiacos Piraeus returned to the Greek throne on Sunday night after an 85-71 win over archrival Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens in Game 4 of their best-of-five Greek League finals series. With the 3-1 series win, the Reds claimed their 15th Greek championship - and third in the last four years.

The hero of the title-clinching win was Shaquille McKissic, who scored 20 points while Tyler Dorsey had 17 points. Nikola Milutinov collected 11 points plus 10 rebounds, and Evan Fournier added 13 points. The 2024-25 EuroLeague MVP Kendrick Nunn scored 18 for the Greens in defeat.

In a tense series, the Reds won Game 4 despite losing Sasha Vezenkov to an ankle injury late in the second quarter. The Reds led by as many as 23 points late in the fourth quarter before Panathinaikos trimmed the deficit in the final minutes.

"The team spirit gave us the trophy", Olympiacos head coach Georgios Bartzokas stated after the Game 4 win. "We beat Panathinaikos three times in a row. Against such a good team, we showed superiority, we showed that we deserved the championship."

It was the third consecutive win for Olympiacos to finish the season. Panathinaikos took the series opener 80-68, only for Olympiacos to win Game 2 at home 91-83 and then triumph 88-99 in Game 3 in Athens.

The Reds won three games in a row to lift the trophy.

Olympiacos wins Greek League championship

Top 10 dunks of the season | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

There are some guys in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague who can simply fly! Check out some of their rim-shaking heroics with the 10 best dunks from the 2024-25 season! 

Top 10 dunks of the 2024-25 EuroLeague season

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul Trophy Photo Shoot

Selection of the best photos from the photo shoot after Fenerbahce triumphed in the 2025 championship game.

2025 Final Four: Fenerbahce trophy photo shoot

Olympiacos Piraeus center Moustapha Fall could miss the 2025-26 season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee. 

Olympiacos center Moustapha Fall suffers knee injury

Olympiacos Piraeus center [Moustapha Fall](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/moustapha-fall/008811/) could miss the 2025-26 season after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee. The injury occurred on Friday during Game 3 of the Greek League finals against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. The initial diagnosis for recovery is 10-12 months.

Fall averaged 5.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.8 blocks over 35 EuroLeague games as a starter for the Reds this season. It was his fourth campaign with Olympiacos. In that time Fall has helped the team to four EuroLeague Final Fours, three Greek Cups and two Greek championships.

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Paris Basketball has skyrocketed into the European basketball elite over the past three years and its unique playing style has caught the eye of fans all across Europe and beyond. One of its most famous fans has now joined the club’s ownership team.

Paris has announced that French movie star Omar Sy, an award-winning actor and courtside regular at Paris games, has joined David Kahn and Eric Schwartz as co-owners of the club.

Paris energy drew actor Omar Sy to become co-owner

Paris Basketball has skyrocketed into the European basketball elite over the past three years and its unique playing style has caught the eye of fans all across Europe and beyond. One of its most famous fans has now joined the club’s ownership team.

Paris has announced that French movie star Omar Sy, an award-winning actor and courtside regular at Paris games, has joined David Kahn and Eric Schwartz as co-owners of the club.

"I’m a huge basketball fan, and I attended my first Paris Basketball game during the EuroLeague match against Baskonia last November," Sy said in a statement.

The actor is authentically connected to the team, himself being from the Trappes commune in the ‘Grand Paris’ region.

"I was struck by the energy of the project: in the stands, it’s a club that brings together all the diversity of Greater Paris – something that's incredibly valuable."

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Bienvenue <a href="https://twitter.com/OmarSy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OmarSy</a> , nouveau co-propriétaire de <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ParisBasketball</a> ✨<br><br>Welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/OmarSy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OmarSy</a> , new co-owner of <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@parisbasketball</a> ✨ <a href="https://t.co/2FDCsPGokg">pic.twitter.com/2FDCsPGokg</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1930656364738584830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sy, who is known for starring in movies such as Untouchable, Jurassic World, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and the series Lupin, is one of France’s most popular personalities with nearly 6.5 million followers on X and Instagram platforms combined.

His addition to the Paris organization is far more than just a change in club ownership. It is also a display of the impact the basketball club has made in the French capital and the result of the vision Paris Basketball was built on.

"On the court, the team radiates intensity and character, which fuel its sporting ambitions. Off the court, especially on social media, the club’s identity and image are vibrant. I’m truly excited to contribute to the growth of Paris Basketball", added Sy who will also serve as a Cultural Advisor, helping the club’s development and branding.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome home 🖤❤️💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/OmarSy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OmarSy</a> <a href="https://t.co/Px25fDLn4j">pic.twitter.com/Px25fDLn4j</a></p>&mdash; Paris Basketball (@ParisBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ParisBasketball/status/1931329050120687996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It’s no novelty to see celebrities join ownership structures of sports clubs. Arguably the most famous example has been Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney acquiring Wrexham FC in 2021 and helping it make history with an unprecedented three straight promotions, all the way to the second tier of English football.

The quick rise of Paris Basketball is very relatable to the one of Wrexham. Founded in 2018 by Kahn, the club started with the goal of bringing elite basketball to the City of Light. Paris started in the French second division and was promoted to the French top flight at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

Paris was invited to play in the EuroCup for the first time in the 2022-23 season, won the competition in 2024 and reached the EuroLeague Playoffs this past season, its first in Europe's premier competition. Meanwhile, in domestic play, Paris won the 2024 League Cup, the 2025 French Cup, and is currently two wins from reaching its second consecutive French League Final. Not bad for a seven-year-old club.

Equally important is that while achieving success on the floor led by star guard TJ Shorts, the club has done a great job of developing a fan base that keeps filling arenas where the team plays, becoming just what the basketball scene in the French capital needed.

"Since 2018, we’ve always wanted to add a co-owner from Paris – a person who reaches across all divides and is synonymous with the vibe of Grand Paris. We have finally found that person in Omar Sy," Schwartz said. "Omar is a storyteller filled with ideas and enthusiasm to further build the Paris Basketball club and brand."

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BAXI Manresa has announced the signing of center Archange Izaw Bolavie as its first move ahead of the 2025-26 season

Manresa makes Izaw Bolavie its first signing of the summer

BAXI Manresa has announced the signing of center Archange Izaw Bolavie as its first move ahead of the 2025-26 season. The deal is for two seasons with an option for the 2027-28 campaign.

Izaw Bolavie (2.10 meters, 23 years old) has played his entire career to date in his native Belgium. He spent the last three seasons with Spirou Charleroi. Last season the athletic big man averaged 6.4 points in 63.9% shooting and 4.6 rebounds. Izaw Bolavie ranked third in the league with 1.5 blocks per game. He began his career with Brussels Basketball.

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The center agreed to terms on a multi-year deal

NINERS Chemnitz's lineup gained energy and scoring punch with the signing of forward Ty Brewer, who arrives from fellow German side SYNTAINICS MBC. Brewer signed a one-year deal with an option for a second

NINERS Chemnitz signs versatile forward Ty Brewer

[NINERS Chemnitz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/niners-chemnitz/nin/)'s lineup gained energy and scoring punch with the signing of forward Ty Brewer, who arrives from fellow German side SYNTAINICS MBC. Brewer signed a one-year deal with an option for a second.

Brewer (2.00 meters, 25 years old) was a standout performer for MBC last season, helping the club to its best finish in years by reaching the German League playoffs and lifting the German Cup. He averaged 11.6 points on 41.4% three-point shooting and 4.8 rebounds for MBP. Brewer made a strong impression in both meetings against Chemnitz, combining for 47 points across the two contests.

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“Ty has a high motor, plays hard, and is ready to do the dirty work. He can score near the rim or from outside and is a strong one-on-one defender,” Coach Rodrigo Pastore said. “We believe his hunger and work ethic are a perfect fit for our culture in Chemnitz.”

Brewer played college basketball at Southeastern Louisiana University, East Tennessee State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham before making his professional debut in Greece with GS Esperos Lamias in 2023. He also played for Greek club Panerythraikos AS and then joined MBC last summer.

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The small forward enters his third season as a pro

Tarik Biberovic had a career-defining season in 2024-25, taking a big step forward that saw him go from being a promising player to one of the best swingmen in the competition. In Abu Dhabi, he became a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion for the first time, too.

Tribute to the Champs: Tarik Biberovic

[Tarik Biberovic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/tarik-biberovic/006961/) had a career-defining season in 2024-25, taking a big step forward that saw him go from being a promising player to one of the best swingmen in the competition. In Abu Dhabi, he became a Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion for the first time, too.

Biberovic had never reached the 20-point mark in his 112 opening EuroLeague games, but he poured in 20 points in Game 2 of [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/)'s playoff series against Paris Basketball, then netted 21 in Game 3 to help his team sweep the series and become the first time to reach the 2025 Final Four.

Tarik Biberovic finished a career-best season in the best way possible, helping Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul win its second-ever Turkish Airlines EuroLeague title.

Tarik Biberovic, Fenerbahce: 2025 Final Four highlights

Full of confidence, Biberovic played a strong role in his team's 82-76 semifinal victory over defending champion Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. His first basket, a fadeaway jumper off the dribble, gave Fenerbahce a 20-12 lead late in the first quarter. He buried a couple of three-pointers to boost his team's lead to 31-18 soon after that. Biberovic had time to sink a jumper and, above all, the game-sealing triple in the final minute, allowing Fenerbahce fans to celebrate a big win. 

In the Championship Game against AS Monaco, Biberovic buried a stop-and-pop jumper in the lane late in the first quarter, finishing the game with 3 points. It was not his best night, but when the dust settled Biberovic had plenty of reasons to celebrate. It wasn't just his first EuroLeague title, but it capped a season in which he took his game to the next level, becoming an all-around threat on offense. 

Often seen as a three-point specialist, Biberovic showed he could create his own shot and help on the boards. The best is yet to come for Biberovic, who can now call himself a EuroLeague champion.

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At age 24 and in his seventh season with Fenerbahce, the small forward finally tasted Final Four glory

The Final Four fans in pictures 

Melih Mahmutoglu was the team captain and the longest-tenured player on this season's EuroLeague champions as he lifted the EuroLeague trophy for the second time in his career. 

Tribute to the Champs: Melih Mahmutoglu

[Melih Mahmutoglu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/melih-mahmutoglu/002969/) was the team captain and the longest-tenured player on this season's Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champions as he lifted the EuroLeague trophy for the second time in his career.

The sharpshooter, who turned 35 years of age late in the season, completed a memorable campaign with [Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/fenerbahce-beko-istanbul/ulk/), which he first joined in 2013. Mahmutoglu proved to be as reliable a shooter as ever and scored the 1,000th point of his EuroLeague career.

Although he played a total of 33 minutes in six EuroLeague games this season – both career lows – Mahmutoglu's contributions to Fenerbahce cannot be overlooked. Whether it was his leadership from the bench, his key contributions in Round 18 when the backcourt was shorthanded, or his role in the Turkish League, Mahmutoglu was always there for his team.

Defenses always had to respect Mahmutoglu, who maintained his career average by making 40% of his three-pointers this season. That number rose to 47.1% in the Turkish League as Mahmutoglu featured for nearly 20 minutes per game, not only helping the team finish atop the regular-season standings, but allowing for the guards who carry heavier loads in the EuroLeague to rest some.

As the season neared its end and the Fenerbahce roster returned to full force, Mahmutoglu did not dress for the games in the Playoffs or the Final Four. But he continued to push the team forward as one of its leaders.

When they achieved the dream of winning the EuroLeague, the team captain took his rightful place to receive the championship trophy for his team from Euroleague Basketball President Dejan Bodiroga. And then, in a gesture fitting of someone with Mahmutoglu's class and professionalism, he called upon the team's second-longest serving player, Marko Guduric, and gave him the honor of hoisting the trophy upwards to signify the start of the celebrations.

The team captain became the only player to with the EuroLeague twice with Fenerbahce