An Unnecessarily Exhaustive Guide To The Euroleague Final Eight
[...] Unfortunately, Sow is likely out for the remainder of the season after suffering a pulmonary embolism of his own. This may mean an expanded role for Pneumonia Bjelica, the recent Timberwolves draft pick, but this is not necessarily a good thing. Bjelica is still all about hype and not about production; on the Euroleague season thus far, he is averaging 1.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.1 fouls per game, shooting 25% from the floor. He remains overmatched at Europe's highest levels, and turns 23 in six weeks time. You'd think that if he really were that, the next Kukoc would be further along by now. (There is also a slim chance that Sow's illness may mean some minutes for draft prospect, Dejan Musli. However, it's very unlikely. Musli has played all of 2 Euroleague minutes all season, and has somehow recorded 5 fouls in that time. That's not a player you can trust in quarter final action.)
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