Llull marks a milestone: 700 games and new goals

With a remarkable performance against Surne Bilbao Basket, where he scored 19 points with 5 of 9 from three-point range and a valuation of 17 in just 12 minutes of play, Sergio Llull became the sixth player in the history of the Liga Endesa to reach the milestone of 700 games played. This achievement represents recognition of his long career and his constant commitment to Spanish basketball.

Before Llull, this record was achieved by Felipe Reyes with 824 games, Rafa Jofresa with 756, Nacho Rodríguez with 737, Marcelinho Huertas with 735 and still counting, and Nacho Azofra with 705. The Real Madrid player could soon surpass Azofra, thereby positioning himself in fifth place in this historical ranking.

Since this season, Llull already holds a couple of historical records in the Liga Endesa. He became the first player to compete in 21 consecutive seasons in the league and also the first player in Real Madrid history to score 7,000 points in the ACB. These achievements underline his significance in Spanish basketball over the past two decades.

Achievable goals in Liga Endesa

The scenario unfolding for Sergio Llull in the upcoming matches offers multiple possibilities to continue expanding his legacy. In terms of games played, surpassing Nacho Azofra seems an attainable target, as he is only 5 games away. However, reaching Nacho Rodríguez’s 737 is more demanding and would require Llull to participate in nearly all of coach Pedro Martínez's calls and for Madrid to advance deep into the playoffs.

Regarding victories, Sergio Llull currently occupies second place with 558 wins, still far from Felipe Reyes's 601 victories in his career. With 30 regular league games still to play plus the playoffs, that distance could substantially decrease if the white team maintains a good performance.

In terms of minutes played, Llull is in seventeenth place with 14,683 minutes. To enter the top 15, he needs to reach 15,000 minutes, a goal that seems feasible with an average of 10 minutes per game in the remaining matches of the season.

Climbing in individual rankings

In the valuation table, Llull has accumulated 7,127 points and is in fourteenth place. He has a good chance of surpassing Bernard Hopkins and Jordi Villacampa, although Brian Jackson, who is in eleventh place with 7,567, is further away.

In points scored, Llull has recently surpassed Epi and has accumulated 7,042, placing him twelfth in the all-time ranking. He has Álex Mumbrú and Perasovic 400 and 350 points away respectively, distances that could be shortened. However, he must also "defend" against Ante Tomic, who has 7,006 points and could catch up to him soon.

Regarding three-pointers, Sergio Llull is part of the exclusive club of players with over 1,000 three-pointers made. With 1,084 in his career, he ranks behind Herreros with 1,233 and Navarro with 1,179. While he could approach both, the 40 to 60 three-pointers he averages in recent seasons would place his chances of overtaking them more towards the end of a hypothetical 27/28 season.

Historical dominance in the EuroLeague

In the EuroLeague, Llull holds two historical records that he can continue to extend during the current campaign. In games played, he leads with 487 matches, closely followed by Kostas Sloukas with 464 and Kostas Papanikolau with 438.

In three-pointers made, Llull tops the ranking with 712, though competition is real. Mike James held second place with 667, but will not play this season. However, Wilbekin, with 638 three-pointers, has already made 19 so far this season and threatens Llull's lead, despite the current margin.

In the EuroLeague's scoring leaders table, Sergio Llull is in seventh place with 4,340 points. He is poised to catch up to retired players such as Spanoulis with 4,455 or Jan Vesely with 4,379, which would allow him to enter the top 5 in history.

In assists, Llull is sixth with 1,540, just 67 behind Spanoulis. Additionally, he remains within the top 20 most valued players in EuroLeague history, solidifying his status as one of the most important figures in European competition over the past decades.

A trophy cabinet for history

Sergio Llull's legacy transcends individual statistics. His trophy cabinet includes 3 EuroLeague titles, 9 Liga Endesa titles, 7 Copa del Rey trophies, 9 Spanish Supercups, 1 Intercontinental title, 1 EuroLeague Supercup, 1 World Championship, and 3 EuroBasket medals, in addition to silver and bronze Olympic medals. This collection of collective achievements positions Llull as one of the most decorated players in Spanish basketball history.

Sergio Llull's journey in the coming matches will continue to be closely watched, both by fans and analysts of Spanish basketball. His potential historical milestones are not just numbers but testimonies of his dedication, professionalism, and ability to maintain an exceptional competitive level throughout an extraordinarily prolonged career in the sport of basketball.

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