Sasha Vezenkov honored by NBA GMs and named EuroLeague round 6 MVP

Olympiacos forward Sasha Vezenkov has been voted the best international basketball player competing outside the NBA in the league's annual general manager survey for the 2026-27 season. Vezenkov secured 77% of the votes, a significant increase from the 44% he received in the previous year's survey, comfortably ahead of Zalgiris player Jonas Valanciunas who received 7%. This recognition follows a highly successful 2025-26 season for Vezenkov, where he averaged 19 points and 6.4 rebounds across 39 games, earning both the Alphonso Ford top scorer award and his second career EuroLeague MVP trophy.

Building on this momentum, Vezenkov was named MVP for the 6th round of the 2026-27 EuroLeague season following a standout performance against FC Barcelona. During the overtime victory, he played approximately 31 minutes, recording 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 drawn fouls with no turnovers. His overall efficiency rating of 38 secured him the weekly honor. While the NBA survey also highlighted the San Antonio Spurs as favorites to win the 2027 NBA championship, Vezenkov continues to demonstrate his elite status within the European basketball landscape.