Basketball Spectacle and a Friendship That Breaks Boundaries!
Did you know that Chima Moneke and T.J. Shorts, two basketball players who shook the EuroLeague this season, are actually great friends? On the court, they were rivals, but off it, inseparable. Shorts was a sensation last EuroLeague season, nearly MVP, and is now officially a Panathinaikos player. Meanwhile, Moneke didn’t shine in Baskonia but showed top quality and joined Crvena zvezda as a major reinforcement.
Their story began at the University of California, Davis, where they met and immediately recognized similarities in their life stories – both were overlooked and underestimated. Moneke saw in Shorts a reflection of himself – modest but with an inner fire and determination. Their friendship quickly grew into an unbreakable bond, with Moneke acting like an older brother, strict but honest in his guidance.
Shorts’ career trajectory has been upward – playing in China, Latvia, Germany, and now Panathinaikos, where he’s ready to win a title. Moneke is skeptical but believes in his friend and thinks Shorts will be a key player for the Greek giant.
This story isn’t just about basketball; it’s about persistence, friendship, and proving doubters wrong. If you think basketball is just a game, think again – this is a story about life and fighting for your place in the sun.
What do you think? Will Shorts and Moneke win the EuroLeague together? Or will rivalry on the court overshadow their friendship? Drop a comment and keep the conversation alive!
Facts in numbers:
- T.J. Shorts was nearly the EuroLeague MVP last season.
- Chima Moneke signed a two-year contract with Crvena zvezda.
- The Gvozd 2 wind power plant project, with an installed capacity of 21 MW, is financed by a 25.63 million euro loan from EBRD (from another topic, but interesting for regional context).
This is basketball worth cheering for and following!
