The EuroLeague Champion Returns to the Capital?

Last summer, the basketball world watched with bated breath as Donta Hol hovered in the crosshairs of Belgrade’s eternal rivals. Crvena zvezda and Partizan both circled the talented American center, sensing a blockbuster acquisition. Instead, destiny steered him to Greece. Hol signed with Olympiacos, where he didn’t just play—he conquered. He helped lift the EuroLeague trophy at the Final Four in Athens, cementing his status as a clutch performer on the continent’s biggest stage.

Maccabi’s Belgrade Base and the Hunt for Help

But legends are rarely content to stay put. Now, whispers swirl that Hol could be making a return to Belgrade—though not to join the derby clubs. This time, the interest comes from Maccabi Tel Aviv. Due to ongoing security challenges, the Israeli giants are forced to host their EuroLeague home games at the "Aleksandar Nikolić" Hall in Belgrade. They need reinforcement in the paint to support Roman Sorkin, and Hol fits the profile perfectly.

Olympiacos Will Not Let Go for Free

Can Maccabi pry him away? Don’t count on it being easy. Olympiacos knows the value of a player who stepped up when the pressure was highest. Hol averaged 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in the EuroLeague, while dominating the Greek league with 9.6 points and 5.6 boards per game. The club from Piraeus will likely demand a substantial price for their champion. The stage is set: will Hol trade Greek laurels for a new chapter in the Serbian capital?