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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

Croatia Fall Apart In 2nd Half, Lose 101-78 To Russia

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In what was supposed to be a promising EuroBasket tournament for Croatia, quickly turned into a disaster Sunday night against Russia. Croatia did what was expected of them in the EuroBasket 2017 group stage behind team leaders Bojan Bogdanović and Dario Šarić. They finished 2nd in the group, going 4-1, with their only loss coming to perennial European giants … [Read more...] about Croatia Fall Apart In 2nd Half, Lose 101-78 To Russia

Croatia Lose 1st Game At EuroBasket To Spain

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Croatia lost their first game of the EuroBasket group stage Tuesday in a 79-73 defeat to Spain. Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Šarić led the team with a double-double (18 points, 13 rebounds) but it wasn't enough as Croatia now look to finish second in the group before the knockout round begins this weekend. It was a close game at the end and both players and … [Read more...] about Croatia Lose 1st Game At EuroBasket To Spain

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

Bogdanović: Šarić For ROY, Zubac For EuroBasket

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Bojan Bogdanović spoke to CroatianSports after the Wizards 119-108 win over the Lakers in Los Angeles Tuesday night. Bogdanović discussed his trade from the Nets to Wizards last month and what it will be like playing for a team dreaming of a deep playoff run. Bojan also touched on his expectations for Croatia in the European basketball championships this summer, Dario Šarić for … [Read more...] about Bogdanović: Šarić For ROY, Zubac For EuroBasket

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