Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac had a monster 14-point fourth quarter Friday night; helping Laker nation erase a 17-point Bucks lead to force overtime. The Lakers would eventually fall to Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks in overtime, but not before the entire Staples Center erupted in M-V-P! chants for the 21 year-old Zubac. Zubac, although appreciative of the MVP … [Read more...] about Zubac Game Time Decision For Easter Mass, Laughs At MVP Chants
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Šarić: “I Don’t Want To Play Against Lebron”
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With the NBA playoffs only two weeks away and the Philadelphia 76ers already booking their spot; Croatian stud Dario Šarić is heating up just at the right time. Wednesday night, Šarić went for 26 points and 14 rebounds in a 118-101 win over the Knicks. Šarić is averaging 15 points with seven boards in his sophomore NBA season. When asked about the playoffs Wednesday … [Read more...] about Šarić: “I Don’t Want To Play Against Lebron”
Lakers’ Zubac Turns 21, Talks Croatia’s Chances At World Cup
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CroatianSports.com visited Los Angeles Lakers' Ivica Zubac for his birthday as he turned 21 years old on March 18th. The 7' 1" center from Čitluk, Herzegovina is a huge Real Madrid and Luka Modrić fan and said he will be planning a trip to Russia when the NBA season ends to watch Croatia at the World Cup. He thinks the Vatreni can make the semifinals. He also spoke about his … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Zubac Turns 21, Talks Croatia’s Chances At World Cup
Fair Or Foul: Šarić Last Second Layup
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With the game already out of hand Thursday night and only seconds to kill off the clock, Croatian Dario Šarić decided to take advantage of the open floor and put the ball up for the layup. Philadelphia had already won with Cleveland Cavaliers players standing around putting zero defensive pressure on the ball. There's an unwritten rule to simply dribble out the clock, but did … [Read more...] about Fair Or Foul: Šarić Last Second Layup
Petrović Still Making Headlines
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Nearly 25 years after his death, Croatian basketball legend Drazen Petrović is still making headlines on ESPN, senior writer Zach Lowe explains. Last night in Brooklyn, Petrović was honored by the Nets in a pregame ceremony which saw his mother, Biserka, and nephew, Marko, attend. The 2002 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee has left a legacy which will remain for future … [Read more...] about Petrović Still Making Headlines
Petrović To Be Honored By Brooklyn Nets
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Croatian basketball legend Drazen Petrovic, who passed away in 1993 at the age of 28, will be honored by the Brooklyn Nets the night of February 26th, ESPN has reported. "Petrović’s mother will be in attendance and there will be a video tribute showcasing the guard’s legacy. The Nets will also be giving out Dražen Petrović STARTING LINEUP ™ Figurines to the first … [Read more...] about Petrović To Be Honored By Brooklyn Nets
Šarić, Hezonja Heating Up At The Break
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As the NBA season enters the All-Star break, Dario Šarić of the Philadelphia 76ers and Mario Hezonja of the Orlando Magic have been on fire of late. Šarić is starting for the 76ers, who are currently sitting 7th in the East, which is enough to make the playoffs. Šarić was a finalist for NBA Rookie of the Year last season but just fell short of the award to the … [Read more...] about Šarić, Hezonja Heating Up At The Break
Lakers Star Larry Nance Jr. Learns About Herzegovina
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Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr., who is good friends with teammate and Čitluk, Herzegovina native Ivica Zubac, learns about the geopolitical complexities of the Balkans. Nance Jr. did not understand how Zubac could be Croatian when he is from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Nance Jr. also talks about the upcoming World Cup and who he will be rooting for. … [Read more...] about Lakers Star Larry Nance Jr. Learns About Herzegovina
EXCLUSIVE: Lakers’ Larry Nance Jr. Made Honorary Croatian
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Ivica Zubac had a promising rookie season for the Los Angeles Lakers this year; averaging 7.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1 block in 38 games. The now 20 year-old got off to a slow start, going up and down from the D-League, before ultimately being shut down in early April with an ankle sprain. However, along the way, he befriended teammate Larry Nance Jr., who is in … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Lakers’ Larry Nance Jr. Made Honorary Croatian
