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As we know, Istanbul is one of the cities where the NBA hopes to set up its European league. But while Fenerbahce and Anadolu Efes are linked to the Euroleague, it is Galatasaray who could integrate the project.
The “lions” have certainly already participated in the most prestigious European competition, but they are not among the 13 shareholder clubs, and their omnisports side is likely to appeal to the Great League.
“The NBA and the FIBA informed us that there would be an NBA Europe and have expressed their interest in Galatasaray to be part” Explique Yakup Eightkökthe team coach, who will play the semi-finals of Basketball Champions League. “We are in contact with the FIBA and the Euroleague. Our management has established a clear roadmap since the start of the season and we follow it to the letter. We will decide at the end of the season. What we will choose will be based on the long-term interests of Galatasaray, that is to say two or three years in advance. In the end, the final decision belongs to the board of directors of Galatasaray. »»
Nevertheless, the Galatasaray coach would prefer, like many on the old continent, a partnership between the NBA and the Euroleague, rather than the creation of a new league, and a competition …
“Currently, the Euroleague is the best competition in Europe in terms of clubs, teams and quality of the players. It is therefore natural that people want to protect it. However, if a new league can be created thanks to a partnership that improves the organization, the quality of the teams, the calendar and the format, then the Euroleague does not have to be excluded. The Euroleague coache union also published a statement. The main message is not: 'that the NBA remains far', but: 'let's make a decision together' “.
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