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
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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
Zubac Game Time Decision For Easter Mass, Laughs At MVP Chants
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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
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
