The Los Angeles Lakers have traded their 21 year-old Croatian to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday afternoon. Zubac will now head down the hall at Staples Center and play center for the Clippers with four months remaining on his rookie contract. This summer, Zubac becomes a restricted free agent which means the Clippers can match any contract another team offers … [Read more...] about Zubac Traded To Clippers; Moving Down The Hall
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ONLY IN CROATIA: Fan Hits Half Court Shot, Wins 1,200 Ćevapi & 120 Liters Of Beer
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In America, if a fan hits a half court shot at an NBA game, they usually win a car, or a vacation, or some cash. Not in Croatia! KK Split fan Petar Gavranić scored from half court during a halftime competition during Split’s match against KK Sixt Primorska at Arena Gripe in Split, CroatiaWeek.com reports. Petar Gavranić will now walk away with 1,200 ćevapi … [Read more...] about ONLY IN CROATIA: Fan Hits Half Court Shot, Wins 1,200 Ćevapi & 120 Liters Of Beer
Bogdanović Puts Up 31 As NBA Heads Into Final Stretch
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Bojan Bogdanović had another impressive game Saturday night in Miami as the Pacers beat the Heat 95-88 behind Bogdanović's 31-point performance. 'Babo' went 13-of-19 from the field which included three 3-pointers and seven rebounds in the victory. With Victor Oladipo out for the remainder of the season, Bogdanović and the rest of the Pacers will have to carry a heavier load … [Read more...] about Bogdanović Puts Up 31 As NBA Heads Into Final Stretch
Zubac Turning Up For New Years After Hot December In Laker Gold
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Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac talks about his "18 point-11 rebound" game against the Warriors on Christmas night and what his phone looked liked after. The third-year NBA player mentions his plans for New Year's alongside veteran 'Dancing' Lance Stephenson. Zubac had an impressive 3-game stretch in December where he shot 78% from the field, averaged 17 points, … [Read more...] about Zubac Turning Up For New Years After Hot December In Laker Gold
Šarić Headed To Minnesota In Butler Trade
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In his third NBA season, 24-year old Dario Šarić has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN has reported. Arguably Croatia's best basketball player, 'The Homie' has averaged 30 minutes, 11 points and six rebounds for the Sixers this year in what was expected to be a season that ended with at least an Eastern Conference semifinals … [Read more...] about Šarić Headed To Minnesota In Butler Trade
Lakers’ Ivica Zubac Talks Lebron, World Cup
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CroatianSports.com caught up with Los Angeles Lakers/Croatia center Ivica Zubac this week at Staples Center. Zubac mentioned that Lebron James has already taught him to become more professional in the young season before talking about the World Cup and his time watching the games at St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic church in Downtown Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Ivica Zubac Talks Lebron, World Cup
Šarić Goes Big To Keep Philly Alive
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No team in NBA history has ever come back to win a series down 3-0. And although Philly has lots of work to do; not getting swept by the Boston Celtics Monday night was step one. Dario Šarić was the game's high scorer with 25 points, shooting 9 of 17 from the field in 39 minutes. The Homie will need another big game for Philadelphia if they want to force Game 6 back … [Read more...] about Šarić Goes Big To Keep Philly Alive
Bogdanović Throws Down 30 As Pacers Beat Cavs In Game 3
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Bojan "Babo" Bogdanović had the best home playoff debut he could ask for for the Indiana Pacers as he scored 30 points in a 92-90 win over Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Babo shot 11/15 from the field and 7/9 from 3-point. He also guarded Lebron most of the night and was effective as the Cavs led by double digits for most of the game heading into the second … [Read more...] about Bogdanović Throws Down 30 As Pacers Beat Cavs In Game 3
Šarić, Bogdanović, Žižić Begin Playoff Push
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It has been too long since Croatians could be excited about NBA basketball. It was only a few years ago that Australian-born Croatian Andrew Bogut was the only player in the NBA with Croatian blood. Today, six players grace the NBA with their talent: Dario Šarić (76ers), Bojan Bogdanović (Pacers), Ante Žižić (Cavs), Mario Hezonja (Magic), Dragan Bender (Suns) and … [Read more...] about Šarić, Bogdanović, Žižić Begin Playoff Push
