Whenever a major tournament arises, there are several players taking part in their final tournament. A superstar such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be looking to make his mark in a difficult group. A country hero like Eiour Guojohnsen has been playing for Iceland since 1996. After twenty years of striving to play in a major tournament, this experience will be satisfying for the … [Read more...] about Despite nearing retirement, Darijo Srna’s past big game performances could prove to be pivotal
The case for defending Dejan Lovren against Ante Čačić
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Before recent major tournaments, Croatia has dealt with a looming distraction or notable injury that caused major concern. Ivica Olić’s injury before Euro 2012 was considered a major loss at the time. It was also Slaven Bilić’s last tournament, which was a sad moment for many fans. Before the World Cup in 2014, nobody knew what to expect from the largely inexperienced Niko … [Read more...] about The case for defending Dejan Lovren against Ante Čačić
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 23
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Andrew Bogut and the Golden State Warriors have set a piece of NBA history that may never be broken. The Warriors broke the NBA record for regular season wins on Wednesday night by beating Memphis Grizzlies and finishing with a 73-9 regular season record which passed Michael Jordan's 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls' 72-9 record. Bogut's team is only the second to pass 70 wins since the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 23
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 22
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Photo: New York Post With only two weeks left in the season, the Brooklyn Nets are searching for players that could develop into long-term assets. Bojan Bogdanovic has evolved into one of Brooklyn's most reliable scorers. By showing substantial improvement, interim head coach Tony Brown is looking to play younger players to see their value. Bogdanovic did play in a 107-87 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 22
Croatians Around NBA: Week 21
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Photo: USA Today It has surprisingly been a positive week for the Brooklyn Nets. They continue to play hard during their disastrous season. Bojan Bogdanovic was quiet in Brooklyn's dramatic 104-95 upset against Cleveland. The second year guard scored 12 points on four of eleven shooting in 26 minutes of action. With upstart rookie Rondae Hollis-Jefferson healthy again, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around NBA: Week 21
Croatians Around NBA: Week 19
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Photo: USA Today After a promising start to the season, the Orlando Magic have stumbled by going 9-24 in 2016. They started the week strong by winning 107-100 against Sacramento. Mario Hezonja continues to play 15-20 minutes a game. The inconsistent rookie shot only one for six from the field in 19 minutes, although contributed with four rebounds and two assists. C.J … [Read more...] about Croatians Around NBA: Week 19
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 18
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Photo: NBA.com Bojan Bogdanovic continues to make the most of a lost year. By replacing Joe Johnson in the starting lineup, Bogdanovic has averaged 15 points in the last five games. The week started positively against the Nuggets. In a 121-120 victory, Bojan scored 17 points on six of thirteen shooting from the field. It was one of Brooklyn's best performances of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 18
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 17
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Photo: NBA.com With Joe Johnson no longer on the Nets, Bojan Bogdanović was inserted back into the starting lineup. Similar to his rookie season, the sharpshooter continues to be shuffled around the rotation. Bogdanović made an instant impression against Phoenix. In a dominant 116-106 victory, the second-year player scored 24 points on eight of sixteen shooting. Bojan was … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 17
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 15
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Photo: USA Today The all-star break couldn't come sooner for the Brooklyn Nets. As they continue to go through a lost season, the Nets are playing for pride. Bojan Bogdanovic is trying to make the most of limited opportunities. The second-year guard scored seven points in 20 minutes of action against Indiana. It was another lackluster performance from Brooklyn, as they … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 15
