#57: Clash of Giants: EuroLeague Final Four Deep Dive

The stage is set. Four teams, four coaches, and countless storylines collide as we break down the EuroLeague Final Four 2025.

 

We go matchup by matchup — starting with Fenerbahçe vs. Panathinaikos:

Two of Europe’s loudest fanbases meet in Abu Dhabi, but it’s the coaches who might steal the spotlight. Will Ataman’s swagger outmaneuver Saras’ discipline? Can Sloukas lead another fairytale run for Pana? Or will Fener’s shooting outpace the Greens’ size and rebounding?

 

Then: Monaco vs. Olympiacos — a contrast in styles.

Mike James brings the flair, but Olympiacos brings the system. Can Bartzokas’ squad contain Monaco’s isolation-heavy offense? Will Walkup and Papanikolaou clamp down the wings? And is this finally the year Monaco breaks through?

 

We spotlight the key players shaping the moment — from Mike James chasing a legacy to Mathias Lessort attempting to come back in stride. Plus: coaching mind games, emotional returns and legacies on the line.

And yes, we’ve got our prediction of who‘s going to win it all this time.

This isn’t just a Final Four. It’s a showdown of philosophies, egos, and championship hunger.

Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler

Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)

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