Serenaded jubilantly by their countrymen after a 80-75 gold medal victory over Brazil, Argentina’s national basketball team added another chapter in a story I haven’t the skill or depth of words to write. But Argentina’s fascinating rise to basketball prominence is a story that should be told. One that would be best narrated in their [...]

The NBA lockout has another player heading internationally to play basketball – NBA guard Leandro Barbosa has signed a deal to play in his home country of Brazil. Discuss Barbosa to Brazil Barbosa, who averagd 13.3 points, 2.1 assists with the Raptors, signed with basketball Regatas de Flamego, based out of Rio de Janeiro. Although [...]

According to a poll done by Sports Illustrated, 152 NBA players named three Argentinians as some of the biggest “floppers” in the NBA. Manu Ginóbili, Luis Scola and Andres Nocioni, all from Argentina, made the top-ten in this infamous category. Fellow South American, Anderson Varejão of Brazil topped the list at #1 – really no [...]

The New York Times has shown some love to a couple of under appreciated international players playing large roles for successful teams, Nenê of the Denver Nuggets and J.J. Barea of the Dallas Mavericks. …with all the focus on whether or not Anthony will still be a Nugget after this season’s trade deadline or next [...]

Kobe Bryant and Donyell Marshall hold the NBA record for more three-pointers hit in one NBA game. Both Bryant and Marshall recorded 12 three pointers in a single NBA game. Bryant accomplished the feat when the Lakers played Seattle on January 7, 2003. Marshall did it even more recently, when his Toronto Raptors took on [...]

Cleveland’s Anderson Varejão beat himself up after a missed layup during a game vs. the Orlando Magic.  After taking a pass from Mo Williams, Varejão missed a reverse layup. He is able to grab the offensive rebound but is foued by Hedo Turkoglu. The 6-10 Brazilian proceeds to pound his fists against his own head multiple times. [...]

Tony Parker had 19 points and nine assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 111-94 and improved to 18-3, setting a new franchise record for best start to a season. (Discuss the NBA in our NBA basketball forum) Parker spearheaded a 16-0 first quarter run that allowed the home side to [...]