By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
Fear and excitement are dominating the heart of every law-abiding citizen of Europe as the crime spree across the continent continues. Please proceed to the closest Euroleague court and stay calm no matter what happens next. Five more perpetrators are wanted this week, however the hopes of putting an end to their criminal work are really low. Here are the names of the suspects:
Nihad Djedovic: He started his criminal career in a very tender age in Spain. In the past he was arrested for having both a Bosnian and German passport and there have been reports about him being sighted in Bavaria. Posing as swingman, he can play all three backcourt positions and that was evident in the win of FC Bayern Munich against Strasbourg. He had 22 points on 4-for-7 three-point shooting, 2 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. Please be alert and report to the authorities any suspicious activities around Munich.
Gigi Datome: Also known as “Jesus” and connected with the Italian mob, he is a superb sniper waiting patiently for the right shot. He rarely misses, as was the case again recently in Istanbul against Real Madrid. Fenerbahce knew what they were getting in him. He made 6 of 10 shots and scored 15 points almost without getting noticed. Like most great snipers, he is silent but deadly. With crime rate in Bosporus on the rise, he is one of the most-wanted felons.
Jacob Pullen: An American hitman who can get the job done at any given time. He may seem harmless for almost three quarters, but in the end he puts a dagger in you, as it happened in the last quarter of the game Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Cedevita Zagreb. His 18 points are not that impressive, however he closed the game the right way. In the past he was involved in many criminal activities around Barcelona and now he is back for more.
Matt Lojeski: He is also called “Lojokid” and he is a jack of all trades. His callling card is shooting, but in Milan his offensive rebound at the end of the game was money in the bank. Olympiacos Piraeus needed that win against EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, Vasilis Spanoulis gave to the Reds the lead, but what really sealed the win was Lojeski’s offensive rebound on the next possession. If Milan would have gotten the ball, they would have had the last shot and a chance to win. The meek-looking Lojokid fooled them.
Devin Smith: A longtime hoodlum, residing for quite some time in Tel Aviv and involved in any kind of crime you can imagine. If you can spell it, he can do it on the court. He is one of the most versatile aggressors of the old continent. Against Dinamo Banco di Sardegna Sassari he had a full stats line with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv, after a bumpy ride to start the season, needs a gang leader and he has the credentials to fill this role.
* Artwork credit: JPsportart