Who has won the most Euroscar awards?
Arvydas Sabonis and Dirk Nowitzki share the record for most Euroscar wins with six each. Nowitzki also holds the record for most consecutive wins, with five in a row.
Questions about Euroscar
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Who won the first Euroscar award?
Soviet center Vladimir Tkachenko won the first Euroscar in 1979. The award was presented by La Gazzetta dello Sport and has been given annually since that year.
How is the Euroscar winner decided?
The Euroscar is decided by a committee of general managers, coaches, players, and sportswriters from thirty-three countries. The award considers both club and national team performances, and any player with European citizenship is eligible regardless of where they currently play.
Who was the most recent Euroscar winner?
As of 2020, the most recent Euroscar winner is Slovenian player Luka Dončić. The award is presented each January for the preceding calendar year.
How many Euroscar winners are in the Hall of Fame?
Seven Euroscar winners have been inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame: Tkachenko, Sabonis, Petrović, Dalipagić, Meneghin, Kićanović, and Galis. Five of those seven are also in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Have any brothers both won the Euroscar award?
Pau Gasol and Marc Gasol are the only pair of brothers who have each won the Euroscar. Both are Spanish players who competed in the NBA.