Same Name Different Game Your Guide For A Successful European Rookie Season - E-book - ePub

Since first entering the world of professional European basketball over two decades ago, Sean J. McCaw has won multiple titles, played for the Austrian national team, and coached extensively at all levels. Following a highly decorated twenty-one year career in six countries, McCaw pulls back the curtain to show the inner workings of professional basketball in Europe.   In Same Name Different Game, McCaw draws upon his own experiences to highlight key points and tips that will serve you well as you consider playing professionally in Europe.
From the "Last Dance" of your senior season to your rookie debut with a European team, McCaw outlines what to expect at each stage of the process to help you become a more confident, informed player both on and off the court.  McCaw's tell-all guide reviews practical considerations like standard contract clauses, the differences between leagues and countries, and paying taxes. Worried about how to respond if you're fired during your rookie season? Confused about how to find the right agent? Same Name Different Game delves into these common career management concerns to put you at ease as you approach the bargaining table. Whether you're a collegiate athlete, a coach hoping to lead players to the next level or a player growing tired of semi-professional leagues in America, there's no better resource than Sean J.
McCaw.