Dan Spry

Social and Content Strategist. South London native. Basketball & Flim obsessive.

[Dan Spry @Dan_Spry]

@Shapingus_ @SLAMonline Correct - this is a mistake. I'm not even sure he has that stake in the club anymore, as Lions ownership went into liquidation, and the team got bought out of administration after he invested.

[Dan Spry @Dan_Spry]

Amazing news for Lions fans. This show's that the ownership have some real intentions to keep the club pushing for better European performance.

Not only that, but depending on Lions other signings and if he stay's healthy - we have an MVP favourite here already in the SLB.

[London Lions Basketball @LondonLions]

THE BEAST IS BACK! 🦁😤

London Lions are delighted to confirm that forward Joel Scott has re-signed with the club for the 2026-27 season, following a debut campaign in which he was part of the side that completed the SLB quadruple.

Across 29 league games Scott averaged 12.9 points and 5.7 rebounds while shooting 57.9 per cent from the floor and a sharp 38.6 per cent from three.

Welcome back, Joel! ❤️👊

Register your interest for 2026-2027 season tickets via the link in bio 🎟️👀

#WeAreLondon #LondonLions #JoelScott

[Dan Spry @Dan_Spry]

@TheHoopGenius Not that he "needs" it, but it's a great retirement earner. You can bet this keeps the P's rolling-in after he stops earning an NBA salary, smart move. The Chinese market is no joke, and he's the biggest NBA athelete they've had.

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@TheHoopGenius Refree Social Manager understands engagement bait 😂

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5. Go after Carl Wheatle as Lions new captain, and make him a British basketball superstar. This league still needs to make more of our domestic talent and IMO, Carl is primed to be that guy.

[Dan Spry @Dan_Spry]

Another @LondonLions season in the books. So what happens with the champs next season?

1. The domestic clean sweep is the bar.

Unless Manchester invest at least 2x the amount they had this year, it will be hard to stop Lions. That said, one-game finals give room for upsets.

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4. I expect ownership to have the same budget, not more.

I think Lions will try @EuroCup again with a similar level team (mid-table). With less bad luck injuries & a more experienced coach, they could make the playoffs. Sustainibilty is key, not trying to buy the cup like 777.

[Dan Spry @Dan_Spry]

Just LOOK what this fella can do when let loose. Gutted we missed 3 months of this, but glad he got the accolades he deserves tonight.

Would love to have him back, he’s got a high-level career ahead of him. Unreal player. 22 & 17 in a final is CRAZY 🔥

[Super League Basketball @SprLeagueBballM]

Your 2026 SLB Playoff Final MVP Joel Scott goes for a HUGE double double to lead @londonlions to the Quadruple💯🎉🏆

Re-live his highlight over on @bbcsport 📺

#britishbasketball #StandTall

[Dan Spry @Dan_Spry]

@BigMac1892_ Other than new or existing franchises getting hefty investment- I dunno what the solution is. There will be more seasons of Lions dominating because they can afford too. Hopefully its a growing pain for when the floor is eventually raised

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@BigMac1892_ You’re right - other teams can’t compete in SLB, & it’s unfair, I don’t think any Lions fans would disagree. Euroleague & NBA are knocking, a cap would deter investment. So, sadly this the game we’re in right now. If an NBA team joins SLB…. That’s around 80x the budget of Lions

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@BigMac1892_ 4. Built to be good, not win

Their ceiling & budget wasn’t built to compete for the cup, but to build a foundation. Not like that 23/24 team super team, stopped by Paris.

4 1pt Ls - a make or miss in 2 games could have seen them in the playoffs, despite all the bad luck

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@BigMac1892_ 2. Rookies

Shavar, McGusty, Scott, Price, Adamu, Rai to name a few, are rookies to that level of Euro completion.

Sabonis is a rookie head coach, going against VERY experienced and storied head coaches and teams

3. Budget
Lions are lower end Eurocup of budgets

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Goes without saying, but with the funding and talent London Lions have, this was how we’d expect things to go. However, Cheshire were the team that I think could have beaten them today, just a shame they didn’t show-up like they do.

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Sweep ➡️ complete 🏆🏆🏆🏆

London played possibly their best game of the year today when it mattered most. An unreal level of defensive and rebounding energy, plus a relentless pursuit of looks at the rim.

[Super League Basketball @SprLeagueBballM]

🎉🏆The @londonlions are your 2026 SLB Playoff Final winners and clean sweep the seasons silverware!🏆🎉

📲 Rewatch the action on @bbcsport player and @dazn

#BritishBasketball #StandTall

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@UKBballWatcher @Prophesy_Scout Welp. There goes that plan then.

[Dan Spry @Dan_Spry]

@Prophesy_Scout Deane Williams was my pick too - but for the guys voting, their on the floor with these players and experience how they play outside of the analytics. They clearly voted based on how it felt to be guarded Tarik, which i can imagine, is hell. lol