Former Maccabi Star Santos Impresses in Baskonia Debut
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- Marcius Santos debuted for Baskonia, contributing to their first EuroLeague win.
- Santos impressed with his energy and physicality in his first game.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost heavily to Panathinaikos in Athens.
- Baskonia's next opponent is Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Maccabi's current backup center is struggling to perform.
While Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a significant 90-67 loss to Panathinaikos in Athens on Friday, former player Marcius Santos made a notable debut for his new team, Baskonia. Santos helped Baskonia secure their first EuroLeague victory of the season, an 86-76 win over Milan, who are Maccabi's next opponents. Coming off the bench for 18 minutes, Santos contributed 10 points, 6 rebounds, and impressed Spanish and European media with his energy and physicality. Reports highlighted his strong presence under the basket and intense play, noting he brings exactly what Baskonia needed. The media contrasted him with Kenneth Faried, suggesting Santos has room for improvement but possesses character, good hands, and intensity. The article also pointed out that Maccabi's current backup center, Armand "Mook" Bye-Cott, has struggled to connect with the team, playing limited minutes and scoring few points in recent games.
The season is still in its early stages, but Santos's performance suggests he could be a significant addition for Baskonia, especially as Maccabi Tel Aviv faces their upcoming opponent, Milan.
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