current location:HOME > Sports News > Tennis Life > Text content

Klay Thompson gives promise to Nemanja Bjelica: 'We're going to Belgrade' / News - Basketnews.com

nqajqrqw7months ago (05-17)Tennis Life101
Credit: AFP-Scanpix Credit AFP-Scanpix

Nemanja Bjelica entered the history of Serbian basketball as only the fourth player, who managed to win the NBA title.

Player of the Game Stephen  Curry EFF 36 Stephen Curry Points 34 Accuracy 12-21 Rebounds 7 Assists 7

Peja Stojakovic (Mavericks), Darko Milicic (Pistons), and Ognjen Kuzmic (Warriors) were the other three Serbian athletes, who got an NBA ring during their careers across the Atlantic.

Although he did not appear on the court in Game 6, Bjelica had a big contribution on the defensive end, shaping the playoffs and NBA Finals.

For some purpose, star guard Klay Thompson shared a special championship-winning moment with the Serbian forward in the locker room, exchanging with brotherly words and giving a promise to visit Belgrade.

"We are going to Belgrade," four-time NBA champ, Klay Thompson, said.

Thank you for reading us! Help us even more.
Share with friends:

“Klay Thompson gives promise to Nemanja Bjelica: 'We're going to Belgrade' / News - Basketnews.com” ofrelated articles

Charles Barkley on possible NBC takeover: 'Am I concerned? 100%' / News - Basketnews.com

Charles Barkley on possible NBC takeover: 'Am I concerned? 100%' / News - Basketnews.com

Charles Barkley voices concern over the uncertain future of "Inside the NBA" as NBC's $2.5 billion bid threatens TNT's long-standing NBA broadcasting...

Marco Belinelli named Italian league MVP despite ranking 50th in efficiency / News - Basketnews.com

Marco Belinelli named Italian league MVP despite ranking 50th in efficiency / News - Basketnews.com

Despite ranking 50th in efficiency (11.7 PIR), 38-year-old Marco Belinelli clinched the MVP title for the regular season in the Italian league....

Donte DiVincenzo on altercation with Myles Turner: 'You're not a tough guy' / News - Basketnews.com

Donte DiVincenzo on altercation with Myles Turner: 'You're not a tough guy' / News - Basketnews.com

Donte DiVincenzo and Myles Turner had a scuffle during Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers series. After the contest, the Knicks guard commented on the incide...

Only 33 players of 306 played in all EuroLeague games this season / News - Basketnews.com

Only 33 players of 306 played in all EuroLeague games this season / News - Basketnews.com

Mostly because of injuries, a staggeringly small amount of EuroLeague players were able to participate in all games in the 2023-24 season....

Panathinaikos receive fines from EuroLeague / News - Basketnews.com

Panathinaikos receive fines from EuroLeague / News - Basketnews.com

One of the semifinalists of the EuroLeague, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens, received fines for fan behavior after Game 5....

Besiktas president: 'We allocated additional EuroLeague money to football' / News - Basketnews.com

Besiktas president: 'We allocated additional EuroLeague money to football' / News - Basketnews.com

Hasan Arat, the new president of the Besiktas club in Turkiye, announced that they allocated extra funds intended for the club's basketball team to it...