Greatness in the NBA often stems from relentless practice as much as natural talent. Daniel Theis highlights Kyrie Irving and James Harden honing finishes and counters, while Jayson Tatum's size and high release make him nearly unblockable. For fantasy players, the takeaway is clear: value high-motor players and multi-faceted scorers who adapt when defenses adjust, since those traits predict sustained production.

Alperen Şengün’s EuroBasket breakout vaultedTurkey back to finals, averaging 30.2 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists while leading in every major category. He poured in 28 in the title game versus Germany, despite early foul trouble, as Schröder sealed the win late. The performance cements Şengün as a fantasy cornerstone for Houston this season, especially alongside Durant, signaling heavy usage, high-volume scoring and elite finishing and playmaking upside.

Germany rallied from a halftime deficit to stun Slovenia 99-91 in EuroBasket quarters, led by Franz Wagner's 23 points (5-17 FG, 13-14 FT), plus 7 boards and 4 assists. Dennis Schroder added 20 with 7 assists, Daniel Theis 15 and 9, as Tristan de Silva sparked with a third-quarter halfcourt buzzer-beater. Slovenia's Luka Doncic poured in 39, but Germany advances to face Finland in the semifinals.

Alperen Sengun is set to pace Turkey in EuroBasket 2025 knockout rounds, with a favorable path that could boost fantasy value. Turkey opens with Sweden and would face the Poland–Bosnia winner in the quarters, then potentially Germany in the semis. Sengun’s all‑around game—scoring, boards, assists, and efficient shooting—gives him strong upside if minutes stay heavy. The run starts in Latvia, where every possession matters for fantasy rosters.