What Euroleague team you should root for based on your favorite NBA team

EuroLeague Team you should root for if you’re a fan of the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, or the San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs

More of the same: Maccabi Tel Aviv

Why? You’re a dynasty. Not the biggest dynasty, but a dynasty nevertheless. 

Change of pace: AS Monaco

Why? You’ve realized that the phrase more money more problems is constantly said by people with more money, but fewer problems. 

Philadelphia 76ers

More of the same: FC Barcelona

Why? You are always good, but never good enough. You always come up short in the biggest moments. You’re a masochist basketball fan and you embrace it. 

Change of pace: Panathinaikos

Why? The Celtics of EuroLeague. It’s traitorous but understandable. 

Oklahoma City Thunder

More of the same: Partizan Belgrade

Why? A fun team, led by a dynamic guard, with an inspiring home crowd. You root for teams that check all of these boxes. 

Change of pace: Olympiacos

Why? Winning is fun. You’ve learned that, and that’s what you’re looking for. 

Los Angeles Lakers

More of the same: Real Madrid

Why? This one is easy. You’re flashy, you’re beautiful, you’re exciting, you’ve got gold, and you win. If that’s what you love as a Lakers fan, root for Real Madrid. 

Change of pace: Zalgiris

Why? Tired of the glitz and glamour and looking for some grit and rind? Kaunas is where you’ll find it. 

Chicago Bulls

More of the same: Maccabi Tel Aviv

Why? You were a dynasty at one point. The Bulls aren’t anymore and don’t seem to be on the verge of returning to that. But Maccabi does, get involved now. 

Change of pace: AS Monaco

Why? Forget history, stories, and the like. You’re sick of losing and want to root for a team that’s set up to win now. 

Boston Celtics

More of the same: Panathinaikos

Why? A near-perfect comparison. They wear green, their logo is a shamrock, they’ve won a lot of championships in the past but not so much now. They are contenders though, and ready to return to their glory days. 

Change of pace: ALBA Berlin

Why? If you’re crushed by the historical pressure and sick of listening to oldheads say things like “The Celtics I grew up with wouldn’t have folded like that!” then this is your escape. No expectations, just basketball.