By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
They are the Earth’s mightiest heroes and they are currently in cinema theaters across the world! While the cinematic Marvel heroes as battling Ultron, Eurohoops has picked their real-life Euroleague equivalents on the way to the Final Four.
After all professional athletes can be superheroes in their own way, doing amazing things on the court and provide thrills to their audience that can rival even the most well-made Hollywood popcorn. So, it’s time to meet the Euroleague version of this team. As they never said so far in the movies – but do in the comic books – Avengers assemble!
Jaycee Carroll as Hawkeye
That was more than easy to pick. Hawkeye has a bow and arrows and Carroll is one of the best three points shooter in the old continent. Carroll’s shooting will be crucial for Real Madrid‘s success as the “Whites” after two lost finals are hosting the event and they hope that third time will be a charm. One may argue that the cinematic version of Hawkeye is much more down to earth, compared to the comic version of him and the always soft-spoken American guard who is deadly behind the three points line fits the role perfectly.
Bryant Duston as the Hulk
Sorry Big Sofo, but Maccabi this year didn’t get to play for the title! On the contrary, Dunston is for the second year in a row Euroleague’s best defender and one of the most important players in Olympiacos‘ rotation. He is an intimidating presence in the paint and a great pick and roll finisher. Still, his numbers were better last season, something that probably has to do also with the presence of Othello Hunter in the team. In any case, the Reds expect him to Hulk out in Madrid. And yes, Green is not a color for Olympiacos, but in the comics, there was a red version