The 5 signings that can turn the Euroleague upside down

Summer is the time to adjust lineups and refine group tactics to face the demands of the competition. Coaches and sports directors bid for the players they want to add to their squad and scout numerous leagues in search of young talents who can bring quality to the team and help achieve their goals.

Here are the 5 new additions to the Euroleague that could make an impact:

1- Usman Garuba - Real Madrid

Coming from the Golden State Warriors, the Spanish power forward returns to his former club Real Madrid. Garuba (2.03m and 22 years old) stands out for his rebounding ability and defensive versatility. His understanding with the rest of the squad and the coaching staff make Usman a key addition that will surely bring joy to the white fans both in the Liga Endesa and the Euroleague.

2- Aleksej Pokusevski - Partizan Belgrade

The 2.14m tall power forward, 22 years old, returns to his homeland to help Partizan compete in the Euroleague. Known as Poku in the NBA, he has played for teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 7.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 18 games in the 23-24 season. The young Serbian excels as a versatile player along with his teammates Brandon Davies, Vanja Marinkovic, Isaac Bonga, and Bruno Caboclo, forming a solid core to face the competition.

Partizan fans are thrilled with Poku's return, which could lift them up this season.

3- Evan Fournier - Olympiacos BC

Fournier, a veteran French shooting guard 1.98m tall and 31 years old, accepts the challenge of returning to Europe 12 seasons later. He turned down offers from the Washington Wizards because the mentor role was not what he was looking for and has found in Piraeus the ambitious project that motivates him. Surrounded by talented players like Vezenkov, Walkup, Keenan Evans, Vildoza, and Tyler Dorsey, along with another veteran player like Papanikolau, Olympiacos has the weapons to position itself as a favorite in the Euroleague.

Fournier's figure must stand out in the crucial moments, leading the team through his scoring and experience, which he is well accustomed to, as demonstrated in the recent Olympic Games with France.

4- Stanley Johnson - Anadolu Efes

After his time in the NBA (Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Pelicans, Toronto Raptors, LA Lakers, and SA Spurs), the 1.98m tall, 28-year-old small forward crosses the Atlantic to join a winning project in a more competitive Euroleague than ever. His role will be to neutralize opponent scorers with his physical superiority and to instill intensity in the team, both defensively and in transition offense to score quick points in the first seconds of possession.

Although he may initially take time to adapt to both the team and the competition, his playing style seems to align with stars like Larkin and Darius Thompson, who will be crucial in reaching the coveted Final Four.

5- Levi Randolph - Maccabi Tel Aviv

American guard 1.98m tall and 31 years old. He stands out for his scoring ability and shows leadership traits from the bench. With averages of 16.2 points (42.2% three-pointers), 4.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 12 games in the Basketball Champions League, earning him a spot on the second-best team in the BCL for the second consecutive year. With the departure of Wade Baldwin and Bronzie Colson from Maccabi, Randolph could establish himself as one of the offensive weapons alongside Jordan Lloyd and Daryl Macon.

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