Tag: London Lions
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What To Do With the London Lions?
The London Lions have built a team that fits neither competition. In the SLB they’re steady; in EuroCup they’re struggling to stay afloat. The same roster that never looked like losing against Bristol can’t stay in a game against Budućnost. Through the opening weeks, London have beaten every SLB opponent comfortably, posting the league’s highest…
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It’s Messy and It’s Real
Back in June, there wasn’t supposed to be a league at all. The British Basketball League had collapsed. The British Basketball Federation (BBF) had revoked the league licence. And suddenly, the sport was staring into the abyss—no structure, no plan, no clear future. What followed wasn’t clean or comfortable. But it was real. The clubs…
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Not Pulling Away Yet
Last year’s Lions were a juggernaut—stacked with EuroCup talent and a budget no one else could touch. This year’s team was different. Still among the league’s top spenders but no longer operating in a tier of their own. The salary cap narrowed the gap. What set them apart wasn’t money. It was execution. Peter Božić…
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London Are Grit Over Glamour
Peter Božić was at the helm at London last season during the 777-era, leading a talent-laden London squad that had clear advantages over the rest of the league. Now, the budget is smaller, the roster no longer towers over the league, and he’s proving his coaching pedigree in a different way. Instead of winning through…
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Rock, Paper, Scissors: Leicester, London, Sheffield
The SLB Championship is beginning to take shape, with three teams separating themselves as the clear frontrunners. Here’s how the league stands in terms of net rating: Team NRtg ORtg DRtg Leicester Riders 12.31 119.81 107.50 London Lions 11.86 115.67 103.81 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 6.06 115.54 109.48 Surrey 89ers -1.53 112.65 114.18 Cheshire Phoenix…
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Hadzibegovic’s Game is as Fragile as it is Dominant
Alen Hadzibegovic has become a key contributor for the London Lions this season, averaging 10.85 points per game on an impressive 63.2% effective field goal percentage. His height and defensive instincts enable him to dominate the boards with 7.01 rebounds per game and protect the rim with 1.23 blocks per game, while consistently altering opponents’…
