Darius Thompson has rediscovered the consistency he showed at Baskonia

After last year’s struggles, the Efes point guard is reminding EuroLeague fans of his talent

Consistency is key in any aspect of life, and basketball is no exception.

Head coaches need to rely on winning runs and avoid losing slumps to keep hold of their positions, while fans surely prefer to see winning basketball rather than witness defeat after defeat.

Players build confidence with consistent performances. In the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, this need turns into a priority.

His first season in Istanbul might have given Darius Thompson new experiences, colors, and angles to explore in Turkiye, but it didn't grant him the consistency he craved on the court.

However, entering the 2024-25 campaign, something changed, giving Anadolu Efes Istanbul's passionate followers an early present to unpack heading to the new year: the uniqueness of having such a talented and versatile point guard leading the team.

The efficiency of his performances at Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, which saw him named to the 2022-23 All-EuroLeague Second Team, seemed to fade away, but the past few weeks have been proving the opposite.