Debate Over #FreeFacu & Ideas to Grow the EuroLeague

Tune in to the URBONUS podcast as we travel to Monaco for an in-depth conversation with EuroLeague stars Mike James and Donatas Motiejunas. They give their thoughts on Zalgiris changes and Panathinaikos issues, provide their perspective on the #FreeFacu campaign, and share their ideas for growing the EuroLeague. Topics: Teams Mike James & D-Mo love to watch (00:00); Mike’s relationship with Spanoulis (4:47); Panathinaikos’ problems and solutions (7:09); #FreeAndrews (11:43); How Mike James could have joined Zalgiris (15:05); Evaluating Zalgiris’ signings of Polonara & Taylor (16:57); The irreplaceable Keenan Evans & his future (20:00); Why James & Motiejunas disagree with the #FreeFacu idea (22:52); What’s wrong with the MVP award (30:20); The EuroLeague All-Star game & ideas to grow the league (39:59); The bothering reason why Mike had to decline KD’s invitation (45:05); Coaches and fans’ complaints about player motivation (48:40); The impact of coaches & a change that needs to be made (52:10); Mid-season All-EuroLeague Team (58:03).