The Manimal is MVP | Kenneth Faried’s Monster NOVEMBER Run | EL & FRIENDS MVP TALK
Dec 10, 2025, 11:48 AM
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The Manimal is MVP | Kenneth Faried’s Monster NOVEMBER Run! | EL & FRIENDS MVP TALK
Kenneth Faried is the EuroLeague MVP of November… and his story is unbelievable.
After playing in Taiwan and signing just a two-month deal, the Manimal arrived in Athens and instantly changed everything for Panathinaikos — undefeated since he put on the Green jersey.
In this exclusive EuroLeague & Friends MVP Podcast interview, Faried sits down with Olivia Harlan Dekker in Barcelona to share the whirlwind month that brought him back to the very top of European basketball:
• From Taiwan to Athens in 24 hours
• Starting immediately and becoming a fan favorite
• Top-5 in rebounds & blocks in November
• Dunks, energy, hustle — vintage Manimal
• Why he believes PAO can make the Final Four
• His emotional tribute to his mother
• Learning Greek culture, chants & the importance of the Greek Derby
Faried talks about embracing the Panathinaikos identity, keeping a high motor, and using his NBA experience to dominate in the EuroLeague again. His passion, IQ, and chemistry with teammates like Sloukas, Kendrick Nunn & Juancho have made him the missing puzzle piece.
From EuroLeague comeback to MVP glory, this is the motivation every basketball fan needs.
Kenneth Faried is the EuroLeague MVP of November… and his story is unbelievable.
After playing in Taiwan and signing just a two-month deal, the Manimal arrived in Athens and instantly changed everything for Panathinaikos — undefeated since he put on the Green jersey.
In this exclusive EuroLeague & Friends MVP Podcast interview, Faried sits down with Olivia Harlan Dekker in Barcelona to share the whirlwind month that brought him back to the very top of European basketball:
• From Taiwan to Athens in 24 hours
• Starting immediately and becoming a fan favorite
• Top-5 in rebounds & blocks in November
• Dunks, energy, hustle — vintage Manimal
• Why he believes PAO can make the Final Four
• His emotional tribute to his mother
• Learning Greek culture, chants & the importance of the Greek Derby
Faried talks about embracing the Panathinaikos identity, keeping a high motor, and using his NBA experience to dominate in the EuroLeague again. His passion, IQ, and chemistry with teammates like Sloukas, Kendrick Nunn & Juancho have made him the missing puzzle piece.
From EuroLeague comeback to MVP glory, this is the motivation every basketball fan needs.