The EuroLeague stands out as one of the toughest basketball leagues globally. Many skilled players have moved from this league to the NBA, and vice versa.
Players like Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, and Bogdan Bogdanovich are examples of NBA stars who transitioned from the EuroLeague. It is often ranked as either the second or third-best basketball league in the world.
The NBA has considered the idea of expanding into Europe, with talks focusing on establishing a franchise in London or another European city.
However, the main challenge is travel. The logistics involved are too complicated to make this plan work at the moment. Instead of placing an NBA team overseas, the NBA has proposed a different plan. They are planning to vote on starting a brand new league in Europe.
The proposal suggests that the NBA would control 50% of this league, while the league’s owners would hold the remaining 50%. This move aims to address rumors about a Super League funded by Saudi Arabia.
The new league could have eight to ten franchises, and it would remain somewhat open, allowing top teams from the EuroLeague to join the NBA’s league if they choose to.
It’s uncertain if the vote will succeed, but it could help the NBA take advantage of the European market better. They have been seeking ways to make the most of that market.
At this moment, it’s not clear how some other details will work if the vote goes through, but the main idea seems quite exciting. Will this league actually attract the best teams from Europe to join?
If they can bring in some of the top EuroLeague teams to compete in this new league and eventually have them transition to play in the NBA, it would be a huge success for the league.
It’s also not certain where all the new teams will be based, but London and Paris are two prime locations that are likely to have franchises.
