Photo: 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
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Croatians Around the NBA: Week 6
By Leave a CommentPhoto: Press Herald It has been another disappointing week for the Brooklyn Nets. They started a two-game losing streak on Friday against their cross-town rivals. Bojan Bogdanovic contributed with seven points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes against the New York Knicks. In a 108-91 loss, Brooklyn allowed 42 points in the first quarter. For a Lionel Hollins team, their … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 6
Croatians Around The NBA: Week 5
By 14 CommentsPhoto: Euro Sport For the first time this season, the Brooklyn Nets had a decent week. They went 2-2 compared to not winning a game or losing three out of four games. It started off rough against Oklahoma City in a 110-99 defeat. Bojan Bogdanovic contributed with four points on two of six shooting in 22 minutes of action. It was a lackluster game for the second year … [Read more...] about Croatians Around The NBA: Week 5
Croatians Around The NBA: Week 1
By 1 CommentPhoto: AFP Andrew Bogut opened up the 2015-16 NBA season with another injury. The Australian born Croatian bumped heads with the New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham at the 7 minute mark of the third quarter on Tuesday night in Oakland. Bogut went to the locker room after the play and did not return as the 7 footer finished the match with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around The NBA: Week 1
NBA Eastern Conference Preview
By 19 CommentsAfter a long summer of several high-profile moves and astonishing new contracts, the NBA is finally back. A possible resurgence from the Eastern Conference seems to be possible this year. Teams such as Miami, Toronto, Milwaukee have retooled their starting lineups with high-priced signings. Young teams such as Orlando and Boston could present problems as well. Here are my … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Preview
Mario Hezonja Ends Up In An Ideal Situation With Orlando
By 56 CommentsAfter much speculation over the past week, Mario Hezonja was selected by the Orlando Magic. It comes as a bit of a surprise, considering Sacramento and Denver were heavily linked to the 20 year-old Croatian. Instead, Hezonja can be labeled as a top five pick and will join an intriguing young team in the weakened Eastern conference. Orlando is filled with rising stars such as … [Read more...] about Mario Hezonja Ends Up In An Ideal Situation With Orlando
Will Bogut Bring Howard to LA?
By 18 CommentsPhoto: AP Written by Vedran Ćavara Most of us are familiar with Andrew Bogut, the 27 year-old Croatian-Australian center playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. Bogut was drafted with the #1 overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft and has since played exclusively for the Milwaukee Bucks. Throughout his playing career, Bogut has played with 2004 NBA All-Star Michael Redd and … [Read more...] about Will Bogut Bring Howard to LA?