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URBONUS

Donatas Urbonas hosts a basketball podcast, centered around Euroleague and European basketball events.

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01:30:36

Ataman (not) on a hot seat, Zalgiris survival plan &...

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2021/11/02

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the possibility of a coaching change in Anadolu Efes and Baskonia, the roster changes in Zalgiris, and the hottest topics of the latest EuroLeague double-game week. Topics: Intro, if Ergin Ataman is on a hot seat (00:00); The pros and cons of Zalgiris signing Zoran Dragic (12:37); Can Tai Webster be the answer for Zalgiris problems (17:45); The necessary mentality change in building Zalgiris roster (26:39); If Mudiay belongs in the EuroLeague

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01:18:38

Weird revolution, new EuroLeague boss, and struggling...

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2021/10/25

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas talk about Jordi Bertomeu’s position as CEO and the most interesting Euroleague games of round 5 Topics: Intro about Rytis finally joining Twitter (00:00); Potential NBA project in Europa (3:43); Who could replace Jordi Bertomeu as Euroleague’s new CEO? (08:51); Anadolu Efes get their first win (20:09); The struggles of O.J. Mayo and other newcomers from the NBA (27:15); Xavi Pasqual facing tough challenges with Zenit (30:43); Kenneth Faried’s

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40:49

Sergio Scariolo on improving NBA bridge, key in...

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2021/10/21

Sergio Scariolo talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about building a connection with Spain NT stars, Spain basketball future in the post-Gasol era, the missing piece in the bridge between NBA and Europe, why it would be a mistake to create a rivalry between him and Ettore Messina, and his expectations from a new chapter with Virtus. Topics: Intro, the reasons behind the discipline of Scariolo (00:00); The first speech at Spanish NT locker room (5:22); The turning point, when Scariolo went for his

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01:33:40

Are Efes in trouble, the best EuroLeague team &...

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2021/10/20

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the hottest topics of the first four EuroLeague rounds. Topics: Intro about the long break between Urbonus episodes (00:00); What crossing the street between Monaco and France means (1:54); Are Anadolu Efes in trouble? (9:49) Rytis does his Ergin Ataman impersonation (16:11); The best EuroLeague team after four games (18:15); Our gift for Messina, jokes and unexpected atmosphere in Milan (22:23); Nikola Mirotic nemesis (30:05); Olympiacos

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37:05

Nikola Vujcic on debating the best EuroLeague team...

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2021/10/13

Nikola Vujcic talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about the championship formula in the EuroLeague, debating the best modern EuroLeague team ever, a tough transition from playing to working in a front office for former basketball stars, the core of Maccabi future and changes he would like to see in Israeli basketball. Topics: The plan of surviving in Tel Aviv before the miracle happened (00:00); Maccabi vs. Anadolu Efes & the best EuroLeague team ever (3:13); Provoking miracles in Maccabi & Twitter

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46:34

Monaco GM Efimov on recruiting Mike James, building...

URBONUS ·

2021/10/06

Monaco GM Oleksiy Efimov joins BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas to talk about creating a miracle in Monaco, recruiting Mike James, going through an incredible basketball journey, and building a team where one-third of residents are millionaires. Topics: Intro about meeting Alex Albon, Caroline Wozniacki, Novak Djokovic, and NBA stars in Monaco (00:00); How AS Monaco signed Mike James (5:37); The biggest highlight of the first-ever EuroLeague game in Monaco (10:57); How AS Monaco went after Donatas

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01:38:50

EuroLeague RS predictions: the main rival for Efes...

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2021/09/27

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas make the EuroLeague regular season predictions, listing all 18 teams from the 18th to 1st seed. Topics: Intro about playing poker with Marc Gasol in Vilnius and what Drew Nicholas picture is doing in our studio (00:00); Unprecedented hype around Wembanyama (11:18); The mysterious case of Luke Sikma (16:30); Why there’s not a lot of optimism about Zalgiris (19:39); Why it feels terrible to rank Crvena Zvezda that low (24:51); The potential game-changer

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27:54

Kevin Punter from making $40k a year to highest-paid...

URBONUS ·

2021/09/21

Kevin Punter joins BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas to talk about the roots of his scoring mentality, crucial shot in the Final 4 which could have changed a future, and his road from getting paid $5k per month to choosing between the elite clubs in Europe. Topics: Intro about comparisons with Kevin Durant and mastering his signature pull-up shot (00:00); The most challenging defender and facing Mike James or other elite scorers (4:58); The crucial shot in the EuroLeague Final 4 that still hurts to this

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01:49:41

Emotional Zeljko, Mike James sensation & what...

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2021/09/17

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas pay their respects after the passing of legendary coach Dusan Ivkovic. When they discuss sensational Monaco move with Mike James, how Barca lost the Supercopa final, and emotional Zeljko’s return to Istanbul. Topics: Intro about Manu’s retro jerseys and Cibona in the second-hand shop (00:00); How we’ll remember Dusan Ivkovic (7:18); Great fit for Mike James and if he makes Monaco the playoff team (13:00); Another incredible story of Sergio Llull

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46:05

Mario Hezonja on why he left Panathinaikos & how the...

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2021/09/14

Mario Hezonja joins BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas to talk about a blessing offer going through a very tough period of his life, an enormous love story with Panathinaikos, a weird situation that forced him to leave Athens, NBA leadership examples for his new chapter in Europe, and feeling alive again. Topics: How the EuroLeague changed, and what Hezonja was missing in the NBA (00:00); Why Sarunas Jasikevicius would have cut Hezonja’s head, and how the NBA changed his game (5:19); “I felt like I’m done

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56:20

Vasilije Micic on why he turned down the CSKA and NBA...

URBONUS ·

2021/09/12

We apologize for the sound in this episode, as we ran into some technical issues with Donatas' microphone during the recording & had Vasilije's microphone too close to his beard. Vasilije Micic talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about why he turned down the CSKA offer and the NBA opportunity, how he makes the most important decisions of his life, and the special qualities of this championship team. Topics: - Intro & the party with Nikola Jokic that didn’t happen (00:00); - From Mega to NBA MVP,

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44:41

Ergin Ataman: How son and Spurs changed his mentality...

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2021/09/09

Ergin Ataman talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about the vital thing of building championship Anadolu Efes roster, why it could make the NBA playoffs, his son making the impact on his basketball philosophy, and the biggest EuroLeague title challengers. Topics: Intro about two-time EuroLeague champion status and life as the EuroLeague champion (00:00); The biggest EuroLeague title challengers for the upcoming season (5:40); The key thing in building Anadolu Efes championship roster and significant

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01:53:10

$2.5M hostage Mike James, Mudiay vs. Napier, new look...

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2021/09/03

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the first preseason games of Real, Monaco, Baskonia and Zalgiris, Mike James situation, Emmanuel Mudiay, and Shabazz Napier potential. In the second part of the podcast, they named their All-Time best EuroLeague five and All-Time most underrated EuroLeague five. Topics: Intro (00:00); Unshaved Laso, Ivanovic’s baseball cap, basketball commentators talking about Mbappe, and new-look Real (1:40); If Baldwin and Ivanovic can survive the season in

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50:58

Errick McCollum on CJ McCollum joining him in Europe...

URBONUS ·

2021/09/01

Errick McCollum talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about his unexpected journey in basketball, him and CJ McCollum playing for the same EuroLeague team, learning from the best in Europe, and setting an example for his brother and future generations. Topics: - Intro (00:00); - CJ McCollum’s favorite EuroLeague team & McCollum brothers reunion scenario in Europe (01:00); - Why it’s personal every time Errick comes to Israel (6:54); - When ‘maybe basketball was over’ for Errick McCollum (11:37); -

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01:05:43

Fenerbahce GM Gherardini: Rebuild, Zeljko project &...

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2021/08/26

The general manager of Fenerbahce Istanbul, Maurizio Gherardini, talks to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas about the Fener’s rebuild, interesting calls before Djordjevic’s hire, Zeljko Obradovic’s decision to join Partizan, the NBA we never dreamed of in Europe, and the EuroLeague’s situation. Topics: Intro and the speech which inspires Maurizio Gherardini (00:00); The main concerns after Kokoskov’s departure, and the first evaluation of Djordjevic (13:25); How Djordjevic surprised Gherardini in Treviso

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37:32

Hayes to Barcelona, a turnaround for Pangos, and the...

URBONUS ·

2021/08/19

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Orazio Cauchi discuss the biggest EuroLeague teams needs and what was behind the latest most exciting EuroLeague signings. Topics: Intro (00:00); Nigel Hayes to Barcelona and Gabriel Deck rumors (1:12); a possible turnaround for Kevin Pangos and CSKA patience on the reinforcement (4:12); what’s the latest on the market for Baskonia, Crvena Zvezda, and Greg Monroe (8:50); UNICS move for a point guard (12:17); Jaleen Smith and ALBA rumors (16:05); Olympiacos after the NBA

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01:09:25

Lessons for Doncic, the case for the Olympics GOAT,...

URBONUS ·

2021/08/07

In the latest episode of URBONUS podcast BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vysniauskas discuss the final games of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Basketball Tournament. Topics: Intro (00:00); Very disappointing face of Slovenia (1:50); Patty Mills leadership lesson for Luka Doncic (11:20); Andrew Bogut’s role behind this Boomer success (16:05); Challenge for Luka Doncic and if he made the right decision against France (21:40); Well deserved credit for Vincent Collet (28:20); Kevin

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50:43

Top 10 EuroLeague players to land in the NBA & Top 10...

URBONUS ·

2021/08/06

URBONUS Podcast is back with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas and Orazio Cauchi discussing the Top 10 EuroLeague market players to land in the NBA, 10 most intriguing players coming from the CBA with potential destinations in Europe, and uncertainty around the next CBA season. Topics: Intro (00:00); The current information and feelings if foreigners will be allowed to play the CBA next season (1:07); Top 3 players coming from the CBA (4:54); Two intriguing veteran big men for the

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01:28:16

Vulnerable Luka Doncic, advocating Team USA and not...

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2021/08/01

BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas & Rytis Vyšniauskas discuss the group stages of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Basketball Tournament. Topics: intro and the level of Olympics Group phase (00:00); why Spain played a better game than Slovenia and how they stopped Luka Doncic (06:09); terrible call on Doncic and Spain getting under Luka’s skin (11:57); incredible stat of Doncic and why Tobey is a better fit than Randolph (19:57); how Germany can surprise Slovenia (24:24); why France will reach the gold medal game

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01:34:46

NBA Draft 2021: Garuba, Sengun, Jokubaitis and the...

URBONUS ·

2021/07/27

BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas talks to Buducnost Podgorica coach Aleksandar Dzikic. Topics: intro and no time to feel sorry about Serbia and Lithuania (0:00); NBA Draft today and 15 years ago (4:35); the change of Vlatko Cancar and credit to Aleksander Sekulic (7:43); the gamble of the NBA Draft and enormous difference in numbers between the EuroLeague and the NCAA (12:30); Usman Garuba quality and a weird hype of the NBA Draft (21:25); the magic of private work-outs before the draft (27:17); what

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