Posts by CJ Clarkson
Kobe Bryant Named FIBA World Cup Global Ambassador
Living NBA Legend Kobe Bryant was named as the global ambassador for the FIBA World. The former Laker guard has a huge following in China, where the World Cup will be held, so it makes perfect sense that he will be the face of the event. He will also be promoting the event and take…
Read More7Days EuroCup: Red Star Gets Back On Track With Win
Crvena Zvezda Beograd got back on their winning path in the 7Days EuroCup with a convincing win 87-57 win over Galatasaray on Tuesday night. This was a nice bounce-back game after they fell to Germani Brescia in Round 4. This win in Belgrade takes them back to the top of the Group A standings with…
Read More3-Way Tie Atop Greek A1 League
After four rounds three teams in the Greek A1 League remain undefeated and they have claimed the top spots in the standings. As expected, league rivals Olympiacos and Panathinaikos Athens have surged ahead to 4-0 starts. They are joined by Peristeri GS Athens at the apex. After the top-3, six teams form a middle pack…
Read MoreKlay Thompson Breaks NBA Record for 3-Pointers Made in a Game
Klay Thompson shook off a slow start to the 2018-19 season in epic fashion on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. Everyone knew that the Warriors were in for a cake walk against the injury-plagued Bulls, but to what extent, was something even the brightest experts did not foretell. Thompson scored 52 points before the…
Read MoreABA Liga: Mega Bemax, Crvena Zvezda Stay Perfect
The ABA Liga wrapped up Round 5 of the 2018-19 regular season with two games on Sunday. It featured top-4 teams Mega Bemax, Mornar Bar, and Buducnost. Cedevita Zagreb stunned a struggling Budunost squad and prevailed 63-58 on home soil. This is the second loss for Buducnost in the ABA Liga this season but the…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Real Madrid Blasts Through Buducnost
The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague defending champions, Real Madrid came away with a massive 89-55 win over Buducnost Podgorica in Round 4 on Thursday. The ease with which Los Blancos dispatched with the Montenegrin Powerhouse was staggering. Buducnost has thus far not fared too well in the EuroLeague and has yet to enjoy the sweet taste…
Read More7Days EuroCup: Zenit Hands Valencia First Loss
Round 4 of the 7Days EuroCup 2018-19 regular season is now in the books. One of the most important games of the round took place in Group C on October 24th. Zenit Saint Petersburg handed Valencia Basket its first loss of the season with a convincing 104-93 win at home. Both clubs now sport identical…
Read More7Days EuroCup Round 4 Begins With Five Games
The 7Days EuroCup Round 4 got underway on October 23rd with five games for the fans to enjoy. It was a great night for basketball with a mix of blowout wins and narrow victories. Group B There were two games from Group B. The first was an impressive 82-68 thumping by ALBA Berlin over Asseco…
Read MoreNBA Hands Out Suspensions Post-Lakers-Rockets Brawl
The NBA has announced the suspensions of three players as a result of their involvement in a brawl that took place in the fourth quarter of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Lakers players Brandon Ingram has been suspended for four games and Rajon Rondo for three games.…
Read MoreReal Madrid, Barcelona Still Perfect At Liga Endesa
Liga Endesa, the domestic Spanish basketball league, has completed five rounds of the 2018-19 regular season and only two teams remain undefeated. They are none other than El Clasico rivals, FC Barcelona Lassa (5-0) and Real Madrid (5-0). Both clubs have shown to be resilient and productive in the early goings of this fresh and…
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