Fiba and the CBA (Chinese Basketball Association) got together in Beijing on Friday and hosted the official Olympic group drawings. Though all the participants haven’t been determined yet, the teams that have already been qualified were placed into two groups […]
2008 NBA Playoffs: Least Valuable International Players … through 2 games
Continuing yesterday’s post, Interbasket presents the five least valuable international NBA players for the 2008 NBA Playoffs through the first two games: 1. Andrea Bargnani – Everyone was talking about the benching of Rasho Nesterovic in favor or Jamario Moon, […]
2008 Playoff’s Most Valuable International NBA Players ….so far
In my previous post, I wrote about the important roles international players will have on this year’s NBA Playoffs — particularly the western conference. Each series has now played at least 2 games, and we’re going to assess the most […]
Impact International Players in the 2008 NBA Playoffs
With the NBA playoffs about to begin this weekend, Ibn would be remiss not to talk about the unprecedented competitive Western Conference this year and the roles that international players are having on every playoff-bound team. It’s just crazy to […]
A Little on Philippines Basketball History
Fiba has a short article about basketball history in the Philippines and how the small Asian country used to be the dominant player, not only in their region, but was one of the basketball powers of their day. “There was […]
Linas Kleiza | SLAM Report
This month’s SLAM Magazine report is featured in the “In your face” section and focuses on do-it-all Denver Nugget’s reserve power forward from Lithuania – Linas Kleiza. In Your Face: Security Blanket The Denver Nuggets made no moves at the […]
Jose Manual Calderon | SLAM Report
Welcome to Interbasket’s first SLAM Report. Every month, your lovely editor receives an issue in the mail and his intention is to always report on articles or mini-articles that feature international players. Your lovely editor has actually been meaning to […]
Mickael Pietrus: Flying High in the Bay Area
In the last few weeks, Mickael Pietrus has been flying high for the Golden State Warriors, winning eight out of eleven, and Pietrus has started six of those games. In that stretch of 11 games, the 6-7 French guard-forward from […]
Luis Scola: The Rocket’s Rock during their 19-Game Winning Streak
The Rockets are rolling and a lineup change in late January may have ignited their current run. The first game that Luis Scola was inserted into the Houston Rocket’s starting lineup, they lost to the Utah Jazz 89-97. That was […]
Dirk Nowitzki becomes Dallas Maverick’s All-Time Leading Scorer
Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points last night and passed Rolando Blackman, whom had 16443 points, as the Dallas Maverick’s all-time leading scorer. Dirk accomplished the feat in 743 games while Blackman did it in 865 games. Dirk Nowitzki joins Hakeem […]
Yao Ming out for the NBA Season, what of the Olympics?
Not only is it disheartening for the Houston Rockets that Yao Ming suffered a season-ending stress fracture in his foot and will miss the rest of the 2007-08 NBA season in the midst of their 11-game winning streak, but he […]
Jason Kidd Back in Dallas
Jason Kidd is apparently headed back to Dallas, where he started his career almost 14 years ago. The star power and talent continues to shift to the Western Conference. With Pau Gasol being sent to the Lakers in exchange for […]
Top-Ten NBA Jerseys Sold in Europe
I was watching an NBA game and the broadcasters put up a shot listing the top ten NBA jerseys sold in Europe. I was shocked to see some of the names on the list (Iverson, Diaw), and more importantly, the […]
Gasol to the Lakers: 10 NBA Players from Around the World
Every Wednesday during the NBA season, Interbasket takes a closer look at ten international NBA players that has caught our eye. (This week is for period 01/30/2008- 02/05/2008) Pau Gasol + Kobe + Bynum Shakes Up the West After months […]
Pau Gasol Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers!
Disgruntled Memphis Grizzly and Spaniard Superstar Pau Gasol was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers today (Discussion). With one swift move, the LA Lakers have truly upgraded their lineup and their championsip prospects. They did so in two ways – […]
Ginobili gets the Last Laugh in Phoenix
Every time Manu Ginobili touched the ball last night in the Spur’s game against the Phoenix Suns, he was booed with fervor by the hometown Phoenix fans. They booed every single time he touched the ball, they cheered when he […]
Go East, Young Man: 2008 NBA All-Star Reserves
In this year’s NBA Western Conference, it’s a huge honor just to be nominated for the 2008 All-star game. Really, that’s how good the field of candidates is this year. Honestly, one could put-together a second team in the west […]
Almost All-Stars 2008: 10 NBA Players from Around the World (01/29)
Every Wednesday during the NBA season, Interbasket takes a closer look at ten international NBA players that has caught our eye. (This week is for period 01/23/2008- 01/29/2008) Cleveland Hurting The Cleveland Cavs are playing great since the first of […]
Thanks to the fans, Manu still has a chance…
For the first time in a loooooong time the fans’ choices for the NBA All-Star starters did not include 2-3 undeserving players. By and large, all the players were probable all-stars, made possible by Allen Iverson surpassing Tracy McGrady in […]
Mini-Update: 10 NBA Players from Around the World (01/23
Every Wednesday during the NBA season, Interbasket takes a closer look at ten international NBA players that has caught our eye. (This week is for period 01/16/2008- 01/22/2008) So the three of the top-four scorers off the bench are international […]
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