EuroLeague GMs Mid-Season Survey: best leader, breakout player and F4 teams / News - Basketnews.com

EuroLeague General Managers favor Facundo Campazzo for MVP with 55.6%, while Real dominate predictions and Virtus surprise as the most unexpected standout team.

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Euroleague Basketball's annual mid-season survey polls EuroLeague general managers on a series of fan-centric questions about the competition.

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Just before the halfway point of the regular season, the GMs were asked about their likely Final Four participants, the most surprising team, the best pure shooter, and the most uncomfortable opponent, among other questions.

MVP

Facundo Campazzo - 55.6% Mike James - 22.2%

Facu Campazzo dominated the MVP conversation with an overwhelming 55.6% of votes after averaging 12.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 17.5 PIR, leading Real to a 17-2 record, three victories in front of Virtus. When Campazzo was on the court, Madrid outscored their opponents by 23.9 points per 100 possessions.

Mike James and his scoring prowess of a league-leading 19.6 points per game earned him a respectable second place and 22.2%.

Best Leader

Facundo Campazzo - 22.2% Sergio Llull - 16.7%

Campazzo's influence extended beyond individual accolades, as he secured the title of Best Leader with 22.2% of the votes, highlighting his integral role in guiding his team and making everybody around him better. With Facu on the floor, Madrid's two-point shooting increased by 9.3%, while their three-point shooting saw a jump of 6.5%.

Meanwhile, his teammate Sergio Llull's veteran leadership qualities earned him recognition with 16.7% of the nods in this category.

Most Spectacular Player

Facundo Campazzo - 33.3% Mike James - 27.8%

Campazzo once again took center stage in the realm of spectacular plays, securing 33.3% of the votes, closely trailed by Mike James at 27.8%.

The Argentine guard's electrifying style, flashy dribbles, and insane passing moves undoubtedly left a lasting impression on the GMs.

Best Breakout Season

Chima Moneke - 22.2% Tornike Shengelia - 22.2%

The breakout season category witnessed a tie between two power forwards, Chima Moneke and Tornike Shengelia, each garnering 22.2% of the votes.

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Shengelia ranks third in efficiency in the EuroLeague with 20.4 PIR per game, while Moneke is third, accumulating 19.2 PIR per contest. Their last season's PIR numbers were 11.3 and 4.8, respectively.

Best Passer

Facundo Campazzo - 61.1% Milos Teodosic - 27.8%

Campazzo continued to make waves as the best server for his teammates in the league, receiving a commanding 61.1% of the votes, leaving Serbian ball magician Milos Teodosic trailing with 27.8%.

Best Clutch Player

Mike James - 44.4% Sergio Llull - 27.8%

In high-pressure situations, Mike James emerged as the Best Clutch Player with 44.4% of the votes, surpassing Llull's 27.8%.

James' reputation as a reliable go-to player was evident in games against Zalgiris, Baskonia, Olimpia Milano, or Partizan.

EuroLeague Player You Would Sign

Walter Tavares - 38.9% Facundo Campazzo - 16.7%

When considering potential signings, Walter Tavares emerged as the top choice, securing 38.9% of the votes for his dominance under the baskets and defensive capabilities.

Campazzo also earned recognition in this category, receiving 16.7% of the nods due to his versatile skill set.

Best Pure Shooter

Marco Belinelli - 27.8% Markus Howard - 27.8%

The Best Pure Shooter title saw a tie between Marco Belinelli and Markus Howard, both claiming 27.8% of the votes.

Belinelli, an NBA Three-Point Contest champion in 2014, connects 43.4% (49/113) of his shots from deep, while Howard converts 37.7% (66/175) of his triples.

Best Defender

Walter Tavares - 33.3%

On the defensive end, Tavares earned the accolade of Best Defender, securing 33.3% of the votes. His shot-blocking ability and overall defensive prowess were pivotal in his team's success last season.

In addition, he is the EuroLeague all-time blocks leader, three-time EuroLeague Best Defender (2019, 2021, 2023), and four-time EuroLeague blocks leader (2019–2021, 2023).

Rising Star

Gabriele Procida - 38.9%

In the Rising Star category, ALBA wing Gabriele Procida shone bright, claiming 38.9% of the votes. The 21-year-old Italian averages 8.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 8.2 PIR per game.

Best Head Coach

Zeljko Obradovic - 33.3% Luca Banchi - 27.8% Chus Mateo - 27.8%

The coaching realm witnessed a tight competition, with nine-time EuroLeague champion Zeljko Obradovic emerging as the Best Head Coach, securing 33.3% of the votes.

Luca Banchi and Chus Mateo closely followed with 27.8% each. The Italian specialist has led Virtus to a tremendous first half of the season with a 14-5 record and second place, while Mateo is the reigning EuroLeague champion, who navigates Real to a unanimous leader in the competition.

Final Four Teams

Real Madrid - 88.9% AS Monaco - 66.7% FC Barcelona - 66.7% Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade - 44.4%

As the GMs speculated on the Final Four participants, Real Madrid dominated the predictions with an overwhelming 88.9% consensus, joined by AS Monaco and FC Barcelona at 66.7%.

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade rounded out the list with 44.4%, setting the stage for an exciting playoff race.

Most Uncomfortable Opponent

Real Madrid- 38.9% Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade - 33.3%

In terms of challenging opponents, Real once again took the spotlight, earning 38.9% of the votes. Partizan closely followed with 33.3%, emphasizing the competitive nature of coach Obradovic and his players.

Most Fun-to-Watch Team

Real Madrid - 61.1%

Los Blancos emerged as the Most Fun-to-Watch Team for those seeking entertainment, securing 61.1% of the votes. The Spanish team's dynamic style of play and thrilling performances on the court made them a standout favorite.

Most Surprising Team

Virtus Segafredo Bologna - 77.8%

Finally, Virtus claimed the title of Most Surprising Team, garnering an impressive 77.8% of the votes. Their unexpected success and strong showing in the first half of the season captured the EuroLeague community's attention and admiration.

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