EuroBasket moment: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Alperen Şengün bridged a tense social-media clash with a hug and a joint post, signaling a return to competitive focus as they head back to the NBA. The Greece-Turkey drama, including a controversial post and an Instagram Live moment, gave way to a public reconciliation that underlines how elite players manage international tensions without sacrificing their rivalry. Fantasy managers should watch how this calm translates to leadership and on-court usage once the season starts.

Germany beat Türkiye for the gold, but the Giannis-Şengün moment stands out as a study in how big-name stars navigate national pride and personal rivalry. Expect NBA teams to reap benefits from their renewed focus and potential off-court steadiness, with fantasy implications for minutes, usage, and leadership roles as the season approaches.

Alperen Sengun shined for Türkiye at EuroBasket 2025, dropping 28 points in the final as Germany edged Türkiye 88-83, delivering Türkiye’s best finish since 2001. Sengun’s 11-for-22 night, plus three blocks, underscored his impact on both ends and solidified his growing international profile.

Across the tournament he averaged 21.6 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.6 assists, earning All-Tournament honors alongside Schroder, Wagner, Doncic and Antetokounmpo. Dennis Schroder carried Germany to its first EuroBasket title since 1993. Sengun’s ascent enhances his NBA fantasy ceiling with multi-category upside.

Turkey’s defense stifled Giannis Antetokounmpo in a 94-68 EuroBasket semifinal rout, and Alperen Sengun sparked a firestorm by saying Giannis isn’t a great passer and that Turkey crowded the paint to neutralize him. Giannis answered with a concise, let-my-game-do-the-talking line as he heads into season 13, while Greece coach Vassilis Spanoulis called Sengun out for gloating. The Bucks–Rockets rematch on November 9 adds NBA-grade intrigue to a high-profile international showdown.