EuroLeague: Larkin, first MVP ever in 3 straight rounds

Larkin makes history in EuroLeague as first MVP ever in 3 consecutive rounds

By Fatih Erel

ISTANBUL (AA) - Anadolu Efes guard Shane Larkin has made history as the first player ever to be named Most Valuable Player (MVP) in three consecutive rounds in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

The 27-year-old point guard won his third straight MVP honor on Friday in the Round 19 basketball game when Anadolu Efes defeated LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 101-74 at home to secure their lead in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

American guard Shane Larkin was unstoppable, scoring 29 points for the Istanbul team with seven assists in 28 minutes at Istanbul's Sinan Erdem Dome.

Larkin's performance helped put Anadolu Efes on top of the table with 17-3 record.

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