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With 1.40 left in the game between Real Madrid and Partizan all hell broke lost in Madrid. With the guests leading by 15, Sergio Llull made a hard foul to Kevin Punter, who reacted and went straight into the Spanish guard. Dante Exum and Guerschon Yabusele immediately run to their teammates with unclear intentions. Gabriel Deck followed and attacked Punter, while almost everyone from the two teams gathered center court in what ended up being the biggest brawl in the EuroLeague history.
Thanks to an incredible 25-11 run in the fourth quarter, the Dominican Republic shocked everybody, beat 79-75 Argentina on the road, and qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, pushing the 2019 runner-up out of the International competition for the first time since 1982. Gabriel Deck stepped up with 27 points, shooting 10/15 from the field and 7/8 at the line, while Facundo Campazzo had 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. Nicolas Laprovittola added 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Jose Calderon former Spanish player also talked about EuroLeague players in the NBA, admitting that the US teams look to European basketball more and more. "We already know it's not the same to score 15 points in the Euroleague and in the NBA. We are aware of the level there. If you have succeeded in the EuroLeague, you will have a chance in the NBA." "Then it depends on the role, the physicality, the rhythm... NBA is not easy. Some players like Gaby Deck or Facundo Campazzo may not fit here for different reasons, but they can have amazing careers in Europe," continued Calderon.
Your father turned a tractor wheel into a hoop. Do you think you would be a basketball player now without that? Gabriel Deck.: No, not really [laughs]. If my father hadn’t done that with my neighbor or my brother, if he hadn’t also taken me to practice, I don’t know what I would be today. I would probably be studying or doing something else but not playing basketball. So I thank them for having the vision to be able to do something that for me started as a hobby and became my profession.
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Following a brief NBA stint, Gabriel Deck is back for Real Madrid, head coach Pablo Laso confirmed Sunday. “We are talking about a player who has been determinant in each team he has already played. He will help us a lot. He will give us a lot of options on both sides of the court,” noted the experienced tactician after the ACB Regular Season Round 18 home win opposite Casademont Zaragoza, “The first time he came, we knew he would grow with us. He understands the game, he can play in and out, and his versatility is useful.”
Real Madrid is reported to be bringing forward Gabriel Deck back. According to multiple reports in Spain (the first by Jose Luis Sanchez), Deck is signing a contract for two and a half seasons to return to the Blancos after nine months.
JD Shaw: The Thunder have officially acquired guard Miye Oni and a 2028 second-round pick from the Jazz in exchange for cash. Gabriel Deck was waived to create room.
Rylan Stiles: Gabriel Deck was recalled from the Blue after being sent down this morning to practice with the G-League squad who had a more intensive practice.
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Players like Deck always will have a solid plan B. Before the season, Deck firmly denied rumors about negotiations with FC Barcelona. But BasketNews sources around the EuroLeague suggest that Barcelona might be the top landing spot for Deck if he decides to return to Europe. However, Deck remains determined to stay in the NBA, sources say BasketNews. If not the OKC, Deck hopes there's another NBA organization that could give him an appropriate NBA opportunity.
Donatas Urbonas on Gabriel Deck: There are rumors that if he's returning to Europe, there even might be some agreement between Barça and Gabriel Deck already. That if you return to Europe, Barça is waiting for you and this is where you play.
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