When EuroBasket tips off on August 27, the two-week tournament promises top-tier international hoops, with NBA stars like Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge. But while some players are ramping up for future Olympic and FIBA runs, others are stepping onto the international stage for the final time.
This summer’s EuroBasket isn’t just about the chase for gold, but also a farewell tour for some of the NBA’s most loyal European veterans. EuroBasket released a list of players who might be playing the tournament for the last time in their careers. The names on the list were Nikola Vucevic, Giorgi Shermadini, Danilo Gallinari, Sasu Salin, Kostas Sloukas, Kostas Papanikolaou, Dairis Bertans, Jonas Valanciunas, Daniel Theis, and finally Nicolo Melli. These six