“Can beat the NBA teams”- Ergin Ataman reignites NBA Vs EuroLeague debate ahead of EuroBasket

Ergin Ataman, the Panathinaikos coach, ignited a debate by claiming EuroLeague teams could defeat NBA teams if a star player was absent. He criticized the NBA champions’ self-proclaimed ‘world champion’ title, advocating for a clash between the leagues to determine true global supremacy. Ataman emphasized EuroLeague’s competitiveness and intensity, contrasting it with the NBA’s show-like nature.