Yogi Ferrell visits the EurohooPOD

EurohooPOD

After having one of the most stunning debut performances in EuroCup history, former NBA guard Yogi Ferrell sat down with Antonis Stroggylakis and Antigoni Zachari on Eurohoops' EurohooPOD podcast for a discussion on his beginning with Cedevita Olimpija and not only.

Ferrell talks about why he left Panathinaikos to join Cedevita in Slovenia and why his partnership with the Greek powerhouse ended so quickly. He also breaks down the most notable differences he has noticed between NBA and European basketball, recalls his days with the Dallas Mavericks, impressions of Dirk Nowitzki while revealing his goal to get back in the league and show that he belongs there.

(1:50) - (2:55) - Impressive EuroCup debut with Cedevita

(2:56) - (3:38) Getting a lot of minutes and a leading role right from the first game

(3:45) - (6:20) Experiencing the intense atmosphere of a European derby (Partizan - Cedevita), interacting with Partizan fans. Brad Stevens' presence in the game.

(6:21) - (7:01) His transition to European basketball

(7:02) - (7:55) The main differences between NBA basketball and European basketball that stick out for him

(7:56) - (9:11) Why things didn't work out for him at Panathinaikos

(9:12) - (10:12) His expectations coming to Panathinaikos and why he didn't play much

(10:13) - (10:39) If he ever came close to playing in Europe before

(10:41) - (11:30) Becoming an instant favorite among Dallas Mavericks fans and being named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team of 2017

(11:31) - (12:29) Whether he regrets his decision to back out of an agreement to continue with the Mavs in 2018. His goal for an NBA return

(12:30) - (13:41) Playing alongside Dirk Nowitzki - the lessons he learned from the German great

(13:42) His "Yogi" nickname