#04: Review of Euroleague Round 2, way too early MVP discussion, NBA teams we like and discussing the big Zlatan Ibrahimovic interview

First, Matej and Simon recap the second round of Euroleague action with all the highlights and storylines that have been played earlier in the week discussing Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Real Madrid (00:01:44) first, then moving on to the ALBA Berlin vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz matchup and also discuss Germany becoming a steady nurturing ground for European talents (00:04:35), ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne being demolished by Partizan Belgrade (00:09:20) as well as the matchup of early playoff contenders between Panathinaikos Athens vs. Bayern Munich (00:15:50). After the break they take you through the second half of Round 2 with all the games from Friday October 13th. A very one-dimensioned contest in AS Monaco vs. Virtus Bologna (00:22:26), the surprising win of Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Crvena Zvezda Belgrade (00:27:51), the very intense encounter in Athens between two European powerhouses in Olympiakos Pireus vs. FC Barcelona (00:33:50) and finishing it off with their break down of Valencia Basket vs. Fenerbahçe Istanbul (00:40:37).  Wrapping up this weeks Euroleague Matej and Simon engage in a still way too early Euroleague MVP debate about which players need to have more spotlight on them (00:46:26). There's also a sneak preview ahead of the start of the NBA season 2023/24 and what teams they most look forward to see in action (00:53:15). Finishing off Episode 4, Matej and Simon discuss the, as expected, candid Zlatan Ibrahimovic interview with Piers Morgan and the fine line between confidence in his own abilities and arrogance (00:59:04). Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: [email protected]