VEF Riga releases new podcast episode with Mareks Mejers
The latest VEF Riga podcast features basketball player Mareks Mejers, who compares his experience in several countries, discusses his goals and looks ahead to the future.
VEF Riga has published a new episode of its podcast, with basketball player Mareks Mejers as the guest. In the conversation, Mejers reflects on his career in Russia, Israel, Romania, Poland and Latvia, comparing not only the level of basketball but also the daily routines and conditions in each country. He talks about what stood out in each league and how these experiences shaped him as a player.
Mejers also discusses his ambitions in basketball. He reveals what achievements he is still aiming for and which coach has been his favourite throughout his career. The conversation devotes particular attention to Kosuškins, who was Mejers’ teammate at one point. Mejers describes what kind of teammate Kosuškins was, how he behaved in the dressing room and what young players could learn from him.
The podcast also focuses on Mejers’ future in basketball. He shares his thoughts on whether he sees himself continuing to play, what kind of roles he could take on, and what will influence his next steps.
At the end of the episode, the player explains why Artūrs Strēlnieks is special. This part of the discussion reveals more about the personal connections between players and what Mejers values in those relationships.
The release gives fans a detailed look into the career of a Latvian player who has experienced several basketball cultures. The episode is available in the Sportacentrs audio section.
