The world lost another legend Sunday morning when a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant, his 13 year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others crashed into the Calabasas hillside just northwest of Los Angeles due to heavy fog. Although Kobe - who was a 5x NBA Champion, NBA MVP, and 2x Finals MVP - was done with his playing career, he was barely starting his philanthropic … [Read more...] about Legends Never Die
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Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić CroatianSport.com Nation!
By 13 CommentsMerry Christmas to you and your families from CroatianSports.com nation! Here's a special holiday message from Los Angeles Clipper Ivica Zubac and Phoenix Sun Dario Šarić; who are both gunning to get Croatian basketball to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić CroatianSport.com Nation!
Zubac, Šarić Talk 2020 Olympic Qualifiers, Playing Serbia
By 11 CommentsIvica Zubac of the Los Angeles Clippers and Dario Šarić of the Phoenix Suns - both on the Croatian national basketball team - talk about Croatia's Olympic qualifying tournament, which will be hosted in Split this June. Croatia must win the mini-tourmanent which consists of Brazil, Tunisia, Germany, Russia in order to qualify for the Olympics. The two also … [Read more...] about Zubac, Šarić Talk 2020 Olympic Qualifiers, Playing Serbia
Zubac Staying In L.A., CroatianSports Heading On Vacation
By 119 CommentsIvica Zubac will be staying with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 22 year-old Croatian center signed a 4-year, $28 million contract Saturday to stay with the team, Yahoo Sports reports. The Lakers traded Zubac to the Clippers last season. With reports stating that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will be joining the Clippers sometime this month, the team has become a title contender … [Read more...] about Zubac Staying In L.A., CroatianSports Heading On Vacation
Bogut Talks Dandenong City, Croatian-Australian Tournament During NBA Finals
By 9 CommentsGolden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut talks about Dandenong City SC and the upcoming Croatian-Australian soccer tournament held by the CSA Australia Savez and Dandenong as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. Bogut was born in Australia with both parents emigrating from Croatia. He nearly played for the Croatian national basketball team before being pulled away by … [Read more...] about Bogut Talks Dandenong City, Croatian-Australian Tournament During NBA Finals
Andrew Bogut Talks 2018 Croatian World Cup On Eve Of NBA Finals
By 23 CommentsGolden State Warriors center and Australian-born Croatian Andrew Bogut talks 2018 World Cup on the eve of the NBA Finals vs. the Toronto Raptors. The NBA Finals tip off Thursday night in Canada with Bogut looking to capture his second title with the Warriors; the first since 2015. Bogut has been a roll player this postseason after DeMarcus Cousins went down with an … [Read more...] about Andrew Bogut Talks 2018 Croatian World Cup On Eve Of NBA Finals
Zubac On Golden State: It’s A Dream To Play Them In The Playoffs
By 4 CommentsLos Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac shares his thoughts on playing the reigning NBA champions Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2019 playoffs and their historic 31-point comeback win in Game 2. Zubac says it's a dream to play against one of the greatest teams in NBA history which includes Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. … [Read more...] about Zubac On Golden State: It’s A Dream To Play Them In The Playoffs
Ivica Zubac Talks Game Of Thrones Final Season
By 3 CommentsLos Angeles Clippers 22-year old center, Ivica Zubac, talks about the final season of Game of Thrones, which hits television screens this Sunday, April 14th. Zubac tells us who his favorite character is and who will end up the big victor when all is said and done. Zubac will be entering his first NBA Playoffs next week. It is still undetermined who the Clippers … [Read more...] about Ivica Zubac Talks Game Of Thrones Final Season
Zubac Plays 1st Game In Los Angeles As Clipper, Praised By Jerry West & Steve Ballmer
By 12 CommentsAfter being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Los Angeles Clippers last week, 21 year-old Croatian center Ivica Zubac played his first game back in LA Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. Zubac was praised by NBA Hall of Famer and current Clipper executive Jerry West as well as owner Steve Ballmer. When legendary Clippers announcer Ralph Lawler was asked about … [Read more...] about Zubac Plays 1st Game In Los Angeles As Clipper, Praised By Jerry West & Steve Ballmer