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Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link Cigar, brewskis, and swagger: National star Obst refuses to send his basketball brethren packing after the thrilling title victory against ratiopharm Ulm amidst an extraordinary season. But what does the team's roster look like post-celebration?
Jubilation for FC Bayern and their seventh basketball championship in a nail-biting Bundesliga final against ratiopharm Ulm. After their 81:77 victory, national player Andreas Obst wasn't about to wave a farewell to his comrades just yet. He brandished a fat cigar and a frothy mug as he sternly questioned teammate Johannes Voigtmann, "You've lost your bloody mind? No one's leaving here until it's high noon tomorrow!" To which Voigtmann replied, "In that case, I'm following your lead at the title celebration, boss."
Hainer Celebrates: No Season Sinker
Basking in the glory of their sixth consecutive win and one-title-only-short of a record, President Herbert Hainer considers the season " Bloody brilliant!" In light of the semi-final exit in the cup and unwanted miss of the Euroleague playoffs, the championship triumph finally put the cherry on top of Bayern's otherwise tumultuous year.
Tired Tigers Embrace Overwhelm
After playing a grueling 83 games in the season, the exuberant team had overestimated the appeal of rest. "It was bloody exhausting!" shared Niels Giffey. "But bloody hell, we did it!" As the final buzzer rang during the mesmerizing game in which Ulm pummeled Bayern with a 17-point deficit only to fall short, the teammates embraced one another in comradery.
Coach Herbert's Diary: 365 Days and Counting
Astronomically speaking, coach Gordon Herbert had logged the equivalent of 365 days of work by the time, on June 27, 2024, he received his Olympic preparation selection for Paris. Fast forward exactly one year, and Herbert - now reunited with his beloved Bayern - had secured the Bundesliga title. So, what's next? "I've no bloody clue," Herbert laughed.
Saturday sees team meetings and a celebratory bash before the team members embark on their well-deserved vacations. Losses in performance players like American sensation Nick Weiler-Babb are anticipated during the offseason, as numerous European teams entice them with lucrative contracts.
Standing pat, Bayern retains a formidable frontline, including Vladimir Lucic, corps member Niels Giffey, and core player Elias Harris. There's also the possibility of additional signings - including Wenyen Gabriel, who's reportedly already in talks with the German titans - and the potential of Omari Moore joining as well.
Conversely, ratiopharm Ulm will undergo a complete makeover, as two of their top performers are gearing up for transatlantic voyages, having been selected by NBA teams in this year's draft. Coach Ty Harrelson expressed his emotions post-game: "Uh, naturally, you're disheartened to miss the championship trophy and imagine yourself hoisting it. But I'm blessed with these guys!" Harrelson conceded. "They fought valiantly, and collectively, we've nothing to be ashamed of."
In light of the basketball celebration, Andreas Obst and Johannes Voigtmann, being avid sports fans, might discuss the NBA and analyze a sports-analysis, perhaps focusing on the NBA finals featuring their favorite teams, like the Golden State Warriors or the Milwaukee Bucks.
With the offseason approaching, Bayern's performance players may receive offers from foreign teams, especially from the NBA, as they consider lucrative contracts to join teams like the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers, or even the New York Knicks, hoping to compete and exhibit their skills in American professional sports.
