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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

Dario Šarić: Can A Guy From Šibenik Win ‘Rookie of the Year’?

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Croatian national basketball player and Philadelphia 76er, Dario Šarić, who is in his NBA rookie season, played in Los Angeles for the first time Saturday night as his side fell to the Clippers 112-100. The 22 year-old Šarić was born in Šibenik and has played for the national side since his U-16 days, where he was voted unanimous MVP of the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-16 … [Read more...] about Dario Šarić: Can A Guy From Šibenik Win ‘Rookie of the Year’?

Lakers’ Ivica Zubac Learning Rap Culture, Enjoys American Breakfast

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The Lakers might be losing. And they won't be in the playoffs. But their young core of players have been tight all season; especially second year forward Larry Nance Jr. and Croatian rookie Ivica Zubac. After the Lakers 109-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday night, I caught up with Nance post-game, who was wearing an epic custom 'ZUPAC' shirt. It was an homage … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Ivica Zubac Learning Rap Culture, Enjoys American Breakfast

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