(AP) Pau Gasol has traveled to Spain twice during previous NBA preseasons, so he knows all about being a tour guide for a bunch of wide-eyed American hoopsters in his native Barcelona. Las Ramblas, the Sagrada Familia, the paella—he has […]
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Watch Spain vs. Greece, Serbia vs. Croatia Preview
There could be non-stop cannon blasts across Istanbul on Saturday night and it wouldn’t be as explosive as the basketball that’s going to be on show at the Sinan Erdem Dome. Croatia vs. Serbia (where to watch) Spain vs. Greece […]
Lakers’ Gasol out has strained hamstring, Artest in
Just as Ron Artest was ready to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, Pau Gasol will miss a couple games with a strained left hamstring. (Discuss the Los Angeles Lakers in our forum) Gasol played just 7 minutes before leaving […]
Happy Holidays from Interbasket (& Pau Gasol)
From the crew @ Interbasket (and Pau Gasol), we wish you a very Merry Christmas, a super Hannukkah; a happy holidays. Whatever you you do, however you are celebrating, whoever you are with, wherever you are in the world – we […]
Global Roundup: Yi’s return, Pau Gasol
This week’s quick international roundup of the player performances during the last few days. This post includes discussion about Yi Jianlian’s return to the New Jersey Nets, Pau Gasol’s extension, Luol Deng and Joakim Noah’s contributions to the Chicago Bulls, […]
Los Angeles Lakers thriving with Pau Gasol
No doubt the Los Angeles Lakers are a better team with Pau Gasol in the lineup, but just how good? The Lakers went a respectable 8-3 in their first eleven games without Gasol in their lineup, and have only lost […]
Pau Gasol may miss World Championships
Los Angeles Laker’s all-star forward Pau Gasol recently revealed whether he would participate in next year’s World Championships of Basketball. The 7-0 Spaniard called his chances “remote” in a short interview with Eurosport, a popular sports magazine in Europe. (Talk […]
Pic: Steve Nash and Pau Gasol dance
In last night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, Pau Gasol found himself guarding Steve Nash. Look like Pau Gasol is in the middle of a dance step as Steve Nash jabs and steps back for a […]
NBA: Hasheem Thabeet on Yinka Dare track?
Interbasket’s quick roundup of the international NBA player performances during the last few days in the NBA.. This week we’ll discuss Luol Deng doing work, injured international players in Golden State, Pau Gasol’s golden return, and Hasheem Thabeet’s very rough […]
NBA: Without Pau Gasol, Kobe stepping up for Lakers
How long will Pau Gasol be out with his right hamstring injury? Phil Jackson jokingly alarmed Laker fans by saying the 7-0 center could be out until around Christmas, but Gasol is listed day-to-day and is expected to be donning […]
Top 30 International NBA Scorers of all-time
During the 2008-09 NBA season, a rejuvenated Shaquille O’Neal moved up five spots on the NBA’s all-time scorers’ list. After scoring 1333 points, his highest total in four seasons, O’Neal is now #5 on the all-time list having surpassed Dominique […]
Phil Jackson speaks out on International Play
Phil Jackson speaks out, on the Los Angeles Lakers behalf, on NBA players participating in international competition: “We have always been reluctant about our players playing internationally,” he said. “We know that it’s a necessary part of the game. Some […]
Pic of the Day: Pau Gasol loses his head
I don’t know what it is about Pau Gasol, but the man seems to be very photogenic in an odd way. He’s had, by far, the most “Pic of the Day(s)”. Even his wax doppleganger gets into the mix. A […]
Top NBA Jerseys in Europe: Kobe Bryant #1
For the second-year in a row, Kobe Bryant has topped the list of the most popular NBA jerseys in Europe. Bryant also has the most popular jersey in the U.S. Bryant, who was recently named the most-hated basketball player, continues to […]
Pau Gasol named Eurobasket MVP, All-Tournament team
Spain’s Pau Gasol was chosen as Eurobasket’s Most Valuable Player and also named to the All-Tournament team. After coming into the tournament as the favorites, Spain was upset by Serbia and Gasol played terribly; scoring a tournament-low 9 points and […]
Spain hammers Serbia 85-63, wins first Eurobasket gold
Kotawice – Spain ended the tournament the way it started, by playing Serbia. This time was much different though, there would be no Serbian upset of the Spanish. Spain displayed the talent and teamwork that had them pegged as the […]
Watch Spain vs. Greece in Eurobasket Semifinals
Katowice – We’ve seen this dance before. Greece (5-2) will take on Spain (5-2) in the Eurobasket Semifinals today. The winner of the match will play in the Eurobasket finals and shot at the gold (Watch Eurobasket online or discuss […]
Pic of the Day: “It’s Pau Gasol, take cover!”
In today’s pic of the day, Pau Gasol takes on two Lithuanian defenders as if he was Godzilla stomping through Tokyo, unaware of the chaos and destruction he is causing below, as Lithuanian defenders scurry for safety… Gasol scored 19 […]
It’s Spain vs. Poland in Eurobasket deathmatch
How sweet would the revenge be for Poland’s Marcin Gortat, whose Orlando Magic lost to Gasol’s Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA finals, to send Spain packing in his home country? Tomorrow’s match between defending World Champions Spain and Eurobasket […]
Turkey gets big 63-60 win over Spain in Eurobasket
Łódź – Turkey held onto a 63-60 win over world champion Spain as Ersan İlyasova blocked Spanish guard Sergio Llull with on Spain’s penultimate possession. (Discuss the Turkey-Spain match in our forum) Down 61-60, Spain had a chance to win […]
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