Players speak out against the Euroleague in the standing war

Deciding on Euroleague Expanding competition to 20 teams for next season unleashed a strong response from a coalition of European players (ube). Published by this coalition linking the main basketball associations of the continent A harsh statement It warns of serious consequences of calendars they consider to be “greedy, overloaded, non-agreeded”, putting athlete integrity at risk.

ube Anxious trends are emphasized. In the 2015/16 season, the competition had 24 teams and 31 games, but the evolution to 18 teams put a strain on 41 meetings. Currently, 47 games are forecasted with 20 clubs, maintaining brutal pressure. This equation is devastating for players. Although there are fewer teams than at the beginning of the period analyzed, dozens of parties per person prove the logic that, according to the union, completely ignores athlete welfare.

The direct consequences of this overload are surprising. ube If club and selection commitment, training and trips are added, we will take into account the maximum level of performance of almost 100 games per season, warning of “serious and direct damage to the risk of injury.” This adds mental health concerns as the constant pressure on a no-ceasefire calendar and the narrative of “each game matters” push players into an extreme stress environment.

From a player’s perspective, Euroleague It appears to be isolated from the realities of basketball ecosystems, prioritizing economic performance over other considerations. ube He represents the direct hero of the competition and regrets not being asked or considered despite his understanding of their daily reality. They believe that they cannot isolate sports organisations and build their own reality without taking great responsibility for the environment.

With a call for unity and common sense, ube He argues that imposing more games, travel and stress only results in negative long-term outcomes starting with the Euroleague itself. They reaffirm their position that the end never justifies the media, especially if these measures are dangerous and short range, and repeat the need for an approach that respects the health and wells of players.