Ettore Messina discusses risks of new European basketball initiative
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Ettore Messina, a four-time EuroLeague champion, shared his insights on the new European basketball initiative backed by the NBA and FIBA. In an interview, he emphasized the need for stakeholders to assess the financial risks involved, given the uncertainty of the proposed model. Messina expressed concern about franchises potentially overextending themselves in pursuit of profits. He also highlighted the mix of interest and apprehension surrounding the project, warning that not all participants may succeed and some could end up failing financially.
- •Ettore Messina provided analysis on a proposed European basketball initiative.
- •He cautioned about the financial risks for franchises.
- •The initiative is backed by the NBA and FIBA.
- •Messina notes structural uncertainty in the model.
- •Not all interested parties may succeed in the venture.
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