After 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
Archives for June 2015
Curry Roots Deep With Petrović Family
By 31 CommentsIt was reported by multiple news outlets Wednesday that 2014-15 NBA MVP and NBA champion, Steph Curry, had sent one of his Finals jerseys to Biserka Petrović, the mother of late, great Croatian basketball player Dražen Petrović. "In 1992, Stephen Curry's father Dell took part in the three-point contest during All-Star weekend in Orlando. Dell didn't make it out of … [Read more...] about Curry Roots Deep With Petrović Family
2015 NBA Mock Draft: Mario Hezonja will be wearing blue
By 25 CommentsPhoto: Victor Salgado-FCB After a long season of covering Croatians around the NBA, it’s time for the long-awaited NBA draft. We haven’t seen a draft with this many talented prospects in almost a decade. To make matters more exciting, a Croatian player will likely be a top-ten pick at minimum. Mario Hezonja has been linked with several teams between picks four and eight. … [Read more...] about 2015 NBA Mock Draft: Mario Hezonja will be wearing blue
Champions League, Europa League Draws Complete
By 85 CommentsThe draws of the European tournaments have been set and clubs that hail from Croatia have faired very well and are expected to advance. Dinamo Zagreb was paired up with Luxembourg champions, CS Fola Esch. Dinamo last played the team in Champions League qualifiers two years ago and dominated the team with a 5-0 win. Dinamo will have first honors of … [Read more...] about Champions League, Europa League Draws Complete
Bogut Talks Lack Of Playing Time In NBA Finals
By 52 CommentsThe Golden State Warriors are one win away from their first NBA title in 40 years. And they're going to get the job done without their 7'0" center Andrew Bogut. Bogut did not play a single minute in Game 5's 104-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, after only earning four minutes of playing time in Game 4. Andrew has been professional about his lack of playing … [Read more...] about Bogut Talks Lack Of Playing Time In NBA Finals
Checkered Man Unveiled/More Croatians at Game 5
By 12 CommentsCroatianSports.com caught up with NBA Finals Game 2 Croatian checkered man behind the bench. His name is Šime Grizelj. Parents from Herzegovina and Dugi Otok. From the Bay Area. He's a huge Croatia fan and obviously a supporter of the Warriors. Why did he wear the checkers? Quite simple. He wanted to be seen. And guess what? It … [Read more...] about Checkered Man Unveiled/More Croatians at Game 5
Even Without Modrić And Ćorluka, Croatia Still Leaves A Lot To Be Desired
By 99 CommentsOn paper, it was another productive qualifying match for the Croatian national team. They earned a vital point to stay in first place (although that may change) against their main competitor. While both teams were always going to qualify, it was still an important test for Croatia. They were forced to play without two of their leaders in Luka Modrić and Vedran … [Read more...] about Even Without Modrić And Ćorluka, Croatia Still Leaves A Lot To Be Desired
Here We Go Again
By 181 CommentsEven with an empty stadium, Croatia still couldn't keep themselves drama-free after the match. Eurosport has reported that the Italian Football Federation has formally complained about a 'swastika' etched in the Poljud pitch for the Croatia/Italy Euro 2016 qualifier Friday night in Split. The match was already being played behind closed doors due to racist fan behavior … [Read more...] about Here We Go Again
Vatreni Draw Italy 1-1 In Silent Split
By 254 CommentsThe Vatreni take on Italy Friday night in Split in front of an empty Poljud Stadion. With first place in Euro qualifying Group H on the line, Croatia can extend their lead and inch their way closer to France next summer with a win over the Italians. And remember, Croatia has never lost to their Adriatic neighbors in a competitive match. Not in qualifiers. Not in Euro. Not even … [Read more...] about Vatreni Draw Italy 1-1 In Silent Split