Heartbreaking sports moments + we have a EuroLeague Final Four 2025

This one hurts. We open the episode with a little therapy session — because if you watched the Monaco-Barça series, you know it was that kind of heartbreak. Plus possibly the greatest semifinal matchup in Champions League history (00:01:32)

Then it’s time to shift gears and break down how Monaco and Panathinaikos made it to the Final Four to Abu Dhabi (00:05:08):

Mike James showed up when it mattered most, KP made… interesting decisions, and Barça is left with questions (and maybe some hope in the form of Toko). Pana blitzed Efes early, rode a vintage performance from Cedi Osman, and now finds itself back on the biggest stage. Meanwhile, questions swirl around Kendrick Nunn’s inconsistent series — but respect where it’s due, Efes fought hard and might be a serious threat in 2026.

 

We preview the Final Four (00:25:19):

Saras vs. Ataman. Bartzokas vs. Spanoulis. Get ready for high-stakes chess with a heavy dose of ego.

 

To round up this episode (00:34:35):

• NBA Playoffs surprises — is Indy for real?

• ALBA exits the Euroleague stage

• Marko Pesic to leave Bayern in 2025

• Marcelinho Huertas: 41 years old, back-to-back BCL MVP, still cooking

• Shaq investing in Napoli Basket — yep, that’s a thing now

 

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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