The Bosman Rule & Its Limitations For European Basketball Players
As a Player Education Specialist, I want to highlight the issue with the Bosman rule and how it affects players in certain European countries. While the Bosman rule allows freedom of movement and employment, it limits Bosman A players in some countries due to their domestic player requirements. In Germany’s 1st league, for example, the […]
NBA vs. Euroleague
Basketball fans often debate the merits of the NBA versus the Euroleague, with one of the most hotly contested issues being the number of games played. The NBA has a grueling 82-game regular season, while a typical Euroleague team plays just 34 games in addition to their normal club season of up to 34 games. […]
How To Deal With A Screamer Coach
One of the challenges that many overseas basketball players face is dealing with a coach who yells a lot, especially if the coach does not speak English. It can be intimidating, frustrating, and demotivating, but there are ways to navigate this situation. My dad was my first coach, and he was especially hard on me. […]
Renegotiations Without An Agent
As an overseas basketball player without an agent, it can be tempting to accept the first contract offer from your current team for next season. Especially if you had a good season and like the team you played for, you will be flattered that the team has offered you a contract to stay for the […]
The Pros And Cons Of Having An American Coach Overseas
Basketball has become an international sport, and many American players have found success playing overseas. However, playing abroad can present unique challenges, and having an American coach can have both pros and cons. Pros: Familiarity: American coaches are likely to have played or coached in the United States, so they have a better understanding of […]
Europe vs. College For NBA Exposure…The Pros And Cons
Basketball is a popular sport worldwide, with the NBA being the premier professional league. For many European basketball players, the dream of playing in the NBA is a goal that they aspire to achieve. One way that European players may try to get noticed by NBA scouts is by attending college in the United States. […]
INCREASING YOUR VALUE AS A PLAYER IN 90 MINUTES PER WEEK-Written by Marvin König
Looking for a successful career as a basketball player? Remember: Professional Sports is business. And businesses work with value exchange. Teams and even entire leagues can exist because of value exchanges. You deliver the performance, the team takes care of your bills. The bigger your value, the bigger your paycheck. But what is your value? […]
CAN’T FEED YOUR FACE WITH FAMILY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? FEED YOUR MENTAL SKILL-Written by Kelsey Gustafson
The holiday season tends to be relatively routine for many people. We spend quality time with family to catch up with those we haven’t seen or to strengthen our relationship with those we see regularly. Regardless of the circumstance, the holiday season strengthens one’s cohesion with others as well as refills their identity outside of […]
THE FIVE CARDINAL SINS: MISTAKES OVERSEAS PLAYERS DON’T EVEN KNOW THEY ARE MAKING-Written by Lauren Neaves
Every season, I have to negotiate multiple contract terminations and exit packages for players who, for one reason or another, were not up to the team’s expectations. A team’s expectations…what are those exactly? Many would assume that would be prolific scoring, dominating performances, etc. They wouldn’t be wrong, indeed players must have a strong impact […]
ARE YOU READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT-Written by Julia Rock
Having the chance to play ball overseas is an opportunity of a lifetime for so many athletes. You get paid to play the game you love while experiencing a new culture, getting stamps in your passport, and essentially living a different life than what you’re used to. But what happens when you come back home? […]