EuroLeague & Friends

Kyle Hines sits down with Shane Larkin, Mathias Lessort, and Mike James to break down The Crown Season docu-series and the reality of EuroLeague life - global respect, player stories, pressure, injuries, family, and what fans rarely get to see. From Larkin’s roots in Istanbul to Lessort’s rehab journey and Mike James’ unfiltered take on “legacy,” this episode is honest, raw, and full of personality. 
The Crown Season also highlights a new era of EuroLeague storytelling, where players open up beyond the court - sharing their journeys, building their voices on social media, and connecting with fans around the world in ways the game has rarely seen before.

Is the guard era officially over? This week on EuroLeague & Friends, we break down the tactical shift shaping the 2026 season, the “Inat” mentality driving the league’s biggest stars, and the transfer move that just rocked Athens. From Wade Baldwin’s impossible buzzer-beater at Telekom Center Athens to the return of Nigel Hayes-Davis, we cover everything happening across the EuroLeague scene.

January brought another MVP award for Sasha Vezenkov.
In this MVP Talk episode, the Olympiacos leader reflects on a crucial team reset, the discipline behind his consistency, and why routine matters more than numbers.
Vezenkov opens up about responsibility, family, pressure, and what still drives him as the season moves toward its defining stretch - with bigger goals firmly in sight.

A Greek Derby to open 2026? Olympiacos extended their dominance with a 10th straight win over their bitter rivals, Panathinaikos.
In the first episode of the new year, the girls dive into a wide range of topics, including:
• Everything surrounding the Eternal Derby, plus a recap of our TikTok Live hosted by SBB, with MK joining as a special guest
• Why Valencia and Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv have been so successful this season — and just how far they can go
• The MVP race: could we be heading toward a surprise winner this year?
• Big, bold predictions for the rest of the season
• The #IWasThere campaign and the girls’ most viral mobile clips

EuroLeague December MVP Kevin Punter joins the EuroLeague & Friends podcast after one of the most dominant months in European basketball history. The FC Barcelona star guard finished December as the league’s leading scorer, earning the MVP of December honor with historic performances — including a 43-point, triple-overtime game, one of the highest scoring nights ever in modern EuroLeague basketball. 

In this in-depth Kevin Punter interview, he breaks down what goes into MVP basketball at the highest level: preparation, mindset, leadership, and how daily unseen work translates into elite performance. Punter also discusses how EuroLeague basketball compares to the NBA, the challenges of scoring in Europe, adapting to different cultures, and what makes high-pressure games and rivalries so intense. 

The conversation dives into FC Barcelona’s season, coaching changes, team chemistry, and how Punter’s role has evolved into that of a primary scorer and leader. From growing up on New York playgrounds to becoming a EuroLeague MVP, this episode offers rare insight into one of the league’s most respected guards.