Barcelona react to Scariolo's claim on Vezenkov as EuroLeague's best forward / News - Basketnews.com

After another successful performance by Nikola Mirotic, Barcelona posted a series of tweets referencing Sergio Scariolo's words about Sasha Vezenkov being the best power forward in the EuroLeague.

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After a heavy defeat against Olympiacos Piraeus last week, Virtus Segafredo Bologna's head coach Sergio Scariolo called Sasha Vezenkov the best power forward in Europe. It didn't go unnoticed by FC Barcelona.

Nikola Mirotic

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"I can't find a better player in his position all around Europe. As an opponent, it's tough to play against him. As a basketball fan, it's a joy to watch him play," Scariolo said back then.

As Barca's highest-paid player Nikola Mirotic is back after having to deal with an ACL injury at the start of the season, the Spanish club has its own arguments in the discussion.

Mirotic provided one more solid performance, scoring 15 points on 5-for-11 shooting and grabbing 9 rebounds en route to 22 PIR points. This sparked Barca to revisit Scariolo's words about the best player in Mirotic's position.

First, the club posted an adaptation of the famous Steven Crowder 'Change My Mind' meme, claiming that you can't name a better power forward in the EuroLeague. Then, the team proceeded to post another tweet with a 'congratulations from the best number 4 in Europe'.

Since coming back, Mirotic has been averaging 17 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists for 24 PIR per game for Barca.

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