The NBA's first unanimous MVP, Stephen Curry, was a draft sandwich between the Golden State Warriors' 2008 first-round selection, Anthony Randolph, and 2010 sixth overall pick, Ekpe Udoh.
While Curry and the Golden State Warriors are on a quest for back-to-back runs at the Larry O'Brien hardware, Randolph and Udoh each played 96 games for the Warriors before bouncing around the NBA, then overseas, each suddenly in demand as NBA free agents.
Udoh came to Europe last summer on a one-season deal with Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce Ulker of which he learned via YouTube videos. "I didn't know anything about the situation but the crazy fans and the coach who was yelling and screaming all the time on the videos. I was looking forward to the challenge."
His coach, Zeljko Obradovic, dubbed "ZelGOD," is a glorified European legend with multiple Euroleague trophies, known mostly for his steaming temper and sideline shenanigans.
None of that frightened Udoh.
"Everyone respects him, but it got to a point where players were scared to make e ...
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