Okay, here’s a verification of the claims made in the provided text, using web searches as of today, November 21, 2023. I’ll present each claim and then the verification result.
1.Claim: Prior to taking on his role at Euroleague Basketball, Chus Bueno played for several clubs in Spain, including FC barcelona.
Verification: Multiple sources confirm this.
* https://www.euroleague.net/euroleague/news/chus-bueno-named-euroleague-basketball-ceo–169911 states Bueno “played professionally in Spain for several years, including a stint at FC barcelona.”
* https://www.sportspro.com/news/chus-bueno-named-euroleague-basketball-ceo/ also confirms his playing career in Spain, including time with FC Barcelona.
verdict: TRUE
2. Claim: After retiring as a player,he worked at the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB),the NBA (12 years as VP of EMEA and Managing Director of NBA Spain),and Legends.
Verification:
* https://www.euroleague.net/euroleague/news/chus-bueno-named-euroleague-basketball-ceo–169911 confirms his roles at FEB,NBA (12 years,VP EMEA & MD NBA Spain),and legends.
* https://www.sportspro.com/news/chus-bueno-named-euroleague-basketball-ceo/ also confirms these roles.
verdict: TRUE
3. Claim: He most recently led the development of DAZN’s basketball vertical.
Verification:
* https://www.sportspro.com/news/chus-bueno-named-euroleague-basketball-ceo/ confirms this.
Verdict: TRUE
4. Claim: Bueno beat out Michael Ilgner for the Euroleague Basketball CEO role.
Verification:
* https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1925081/chus-bueno-and-michael-ilgner-candidates-euroleague-basketball-ceo-euroleague/ reports that Bueno and Ilgner were the leading candidates, and Bueno was selected.
Verdict: TRUE
5. Claim: Jordi Bertomeu ended his 22-year tenure in 2022.
Verification:
* https://www.euroleague.net/euroleague/news/jordi-bertomeu-steps-down-as-euroleague-basketball-ceo–154117 confirms Bertomeu stepped down in 2022 after 22 years.
Verdict: TRUE
6. Claim: Motiejunas helped expand the EuroLeague to 20 clubs and spearheaded activity in the Middle East, including the Final Four in Abu dhabi.
Verification:
* https://www.euroleague.net/euroleague/news/paulius-motiejunas-steps-down-as-euroleague-basketball-ceo–169899 confirms Motiej
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