Photo: NBA.com Bojan Bogdanovic continues to make the most of a lost year. By replacing Joe Johnson in the starting lineup, Bogdanovic has averaged 15 points in the last five games. The week started positively against the Nuggets. In a 121-120 victory, Bojan scored 17 points on six of thirteen shooting from the field. It was one of Brooklyn's best performances of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 18
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Hezonja: It’s On My Back To Return Croatian Basketball to Glory
By 34 CommentsCroatianSports.com caught up with 21 year-old Croatian national basketball player and Orlando Magic shooting guard Mario Hezonja Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The Lakers defeated the Magic 107-98 with Hezonja scoring six points in 16 minutes of play. The 2015 overall #5 pick discussed the current state of Croatian basketball, his rookie season in the NBA and … [Read more...] about Hezonja: It’s On My Back To Return Croatian Basketball to Glory
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 17
By 4 CommentsPhoto: NBA.com With Joe Johnson no longer on the Nets, Bojan Bogdanović was inserted back into the starting lineup. Similar to his rookie season, the sharpshooter continues to be shuffled around the rotation. Bogdanović made an instant impression against Phoenix. In a dominant 116-106 victory, the second-year player scored 24 points on eight of sixteen shooting. Bojan was … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 17
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 15
By 12 CommentsPhoto: USA Today The all-star break couldn't come sooner for the Brooklyn Nets. As they continue to go through a lost season, the Nets are playing for pride. Bojan Bogdanovic is trying to make the most of limited opportunities. The second-year guard scored seven points in 20 minutes of action against Indiana. It was another lackluster performance from Brooklyn, as they … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 15
Croatians Around The NBA: Week 14
By 15 CommentsPhoto: USA Today With the Orlando Magic continuing to go through a rough patch, Mario Hezonja is receiving more playing time. The week didn’t start well by losing 113-94 to Boston. It was another poor performance with no offensive flow. Hezonja played 21 minutes and was limited to just two shots. As shots are going around in a crowded rotation, the rookie guard only scored … [Read more...] about Croatians Around The NBA: Week 14
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 13
By 64 CommentsPhoto: USA Today Despite trade rumors swirling around Brooklyn, Bojan Bogdanovic remains committed to playing hard. The recently demoted shooting guard had a productive week. It didn't start well against Cleveland, although Bojan received 30 minutes. In a 91-79 loss, Bogdanovic scored seven points on three of nine shooting. With Cleveland soundly outplaying them, the Nets … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 13
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 9
By 2 CommentsPhoto: ESPN It was only a matter of time before Bojan Bogdanovic's minutes would diminish for the fading Brooklyn Nets. Bojan exploded with 17 points on six of eight shooting, which included making all five three-point attempts. Brooklyn has struggled in many areas this season. Three-point shooting has been one of their biggest issues. Bogdanovic was outstanding, yet … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 9
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 8
By Leave a CommentPhoto: AFP Andrew Bogut looks set to miss some time after leaving Friday's game against the Bucks after just five minutes and is questionable for Wednesday night's tilt against Utah. The 7-footer underwent treatment Monday and did some non-contact stuff at practice, CSN Bay Area reports. This could be trouble for the Croatian-Australian as Andrew has a history of back … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 8
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 7
By 37 CommentsPhoto: Philadelphia.com Losses continue to mount for the hopeless Brooklyn Nets. They started off the week on a high note against the even more hopeless Philadelphia 76ers. Brooklyn won 100-91, as Bojan Bogdanovic started once again. Bojan scored ten points on four of seven shooting from the field. With rookie first-round pick Rondae Hollis-Jefferson injured, Lionel … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 7