The Crossover (Special Edition): General Managers | Ep 9

The Crossover has a different feel this time with host Joe Arlauckas welcoming a trio of well-respected general managers from Turkish Airlines EuroLeague clubs to tell of their experiences and behind-the-scenes insights. Maurizio Gherardini of Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, Christos Stavropoulos of AX Armani Exchange Milan and Paulius Motiejunas of Zalgiris Kaunas share the microphone with Arlauckas in this two-part panel discussion that touches on a wide range of topics. 00:00 Intro 06:30 Becoming a basketball executive 15:30 Working with team owners 27:00 Day-to-day work of a GM 34:30 Helping foreign players adapt 38:45 Dealing with mistakes made 43:00 GM’s relationships with coaches 53:00 Fenerbahce’s rise under Coach Obradovic 59:00 The best part of the job: team building 1:03:30 A new project in Milan Subscribe to EuroLeague ► Watch more Highlights from Turkish Airlines EuroLeague here ► Watch more Top 10 Plays from Turkish Airlines