EuroBasket 2025 will be remembered for an outstanding showcase of NBA-caliber talent in the All-Star Five.

Germany’s Dennis Schroder, named tournament MVP, orchestrated his team’s offense to perfection, averaging 20.3 points and 7.2 assists as Germany clinched back-to-back international titles.

Schroder’s combination of speed, playmaking, and clutch shooting proved vital, especially in the championship win over Turkey. Alongside him, Franz Wagner, also from the NBA and Germany, was the epitome of consistency, averaging nearly 21 points per game and delivering a pair of near-flawless knockout stage performances. 

Luka, Giannis, and Sengun: Record-Setters for Their Countries

Luka Doncic of Slovenia reaffirmed his superstar credentials, leading all scorers with a dazzling 34.7 points per game and notching a rare tournament triple-double.

Though Slovenia missed the semifinals, Doncic’s all-around brilliance was impossible to ignore, cementing his status as one of the world’s most dynamic offensive forces.

Giannis Antetokounmpo powered Greece to the podium with monstrous averages of 27.3 points and 10.6 rebounds, capping his tournament with a 30-point, 17-rebound showcase in the bronze medal game against Finland.

Meanwhile, Alperen Sengun carried Turkey to a silver medal, posting 21.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game and cementing his reputation as one of the NBA’s next great big men.

Nikola Jokić was a force at EuroBasket 2025, toggling seamlessly between point-center orchestration and ruthless scoring as Serbia’s focal point, averaging roughly 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists on elite efficiency that included a 39-point masterclass against Latvia and a 33-point showcase versus Finland.

NBA’s European Core: Defining the Future of International Hoops

This EuroBasket made it clear: NBA players can define the gold standard of international basketball. Schroder’s leadership, Wagner’s two-way play, and the single-handed brilliance of Doncic, Giannis, Jokic, and Sengun turned the tournament into a global spectacle.

With these superstars pledging to represent their nations for years to come, the gap between European dominance and NBA stardom looks thinner than ever. 

EuroBasket 2025 reminded fans and scouts alike that the world’s game increasingly belongs to NBA talent, on both sides of the Atlantic.