Dubai Basketball welcomes EuroLeague champion Dzanan Musa ahead of new season

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball have welcomed their first major signing of the summer, Dzanan Musa, one of Europe’s brightest basketball stars.

The Bosnian forward arrives in Dubai with a reputation for excellence, spanning two EuroLeague championships and multiple domestic titles in Spain and beyond.

Musa brings with him not only world-class talent but also a winning mentality shaped during his time at Real Madrid, one of Europe’s most decorated clubs.

Speaking on his move, Musa expressed his excitement at joining the Dubai side.

“A lot of motivation. The new team, the chance to make history with one team, it’s a big motivation for me,” he said.

“I feel like the people around the project are very good. I feel like we’re one big family, so it’s like we have a lot of things to be joyful for, and I feel like if we’re going to do the things right, we can make big things.”

Known for his leadership, Musa shared that being entrusted with the role is both an honor and a challenge he is ready to embrace.

“When they called me at the beginning and told me that they want me to be a leader on the court and off the court, that’s something that every player wants to hear,” he said. “Especially now that we’re going to play EuroLeague, to be the face of the team in the EuroLeague is something that every player wants. I feel like we will do great things.”

Musa also acknowledged the passionate support of Dubai’s fans, saying: “I was watching the last two months of the Dubai basketball, every game, especially against Partizan — the fans were unbelievable. The arena is brand new — it looks brand new, something that is very helpful for the players. But at the end of the day, we need them to support us, and we need to build something here.