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Juan Carlos Navarro

FC Barcelona’s unbeaten streak vs. NBA

October 9, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Dallas Mavericks found out first hand just how good FC Barcelona Regal is, as the 2011 NBA champs went down 99-85 to the European powerhouse in an exhibition game at Palau Sant Jordi in Spain on Tuesday. It is Barcelona’s third win in three tries against an NBA team, beating the Phildelphia 76ers and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General, NBA Tagged: Chris Kaman, Dallas Mavericks, Euroleague, FC Barcelona Regal, Juan Carlos Navarro, Marcelinho Huertas, NBA Europe Live, Pete Mickeal

Curious moves by Spain coach Scariolo

August 13, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The U.S.-Spain titanic showdown in the gold-medal game lived up to all the hype. The game hung in the balance until the final quarter when Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James made crucial baskets to give the U.S. enough separation from a very game Spanish squad led by Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General, Olympics Tagged: Chris Paul, Juan Carlos Navarro, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, London Olympics, marc gasol, Pau Gasol, Sergio Scariolo, Spain, United States

Low blow by France’s Nic Batum

August 8, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

For a country known for being good lovers instead of good fighters, France unleashed its dark side and took it out on Spain. Nicolas Batum and Ronny Turiaf, two players who don’t have thuggish reputations in the NBA, lost their cool at the end of a heated quarterfinal men’s basketball game at the London Olympics … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, Olympics Tagged: France, Juan Carlos Navarro, London Olympics, Nicolas Batum, ronny turiaf, Rudy Fernandez, Spain

IBAKA PLAYS HUGE ROLE FOR SPAIN

September 19, 2011 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The final game of the 2011 European Championship turned into a huge block party for Serge Ibaka. In his first major international competition wearing the colors of the Spanish national team, the 21-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder forward had half of Spain’s 10 blocked shots against France and helped Espana capture the EuroBasket title in Lithuania. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General Tagged: EuroBasket 2011, Juan Carlos Navarro, marc gasol, Oklahoma City Thunder, Pau Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Spain, Tony Parker

WILL SPAIN REIGN AGAIN AT WORLDS?

August 24, 2010 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The year 2010 has been very kind to Spain. In June, Pau Gasol won his second NBA championship with the Lakers. A few weeks later, Rafael Nadal won his second Wimbledon title. In July, Alberto Contador captured his third consecutive Tour de France title and the Spanish soccer team won its first World Cup. It … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General Tagged: FIBA World Championship, Juan Carlos Navarro, marc gasol, Ricky Rubio, Spain, Turkey

EUROLEAGUE: BEST PLAYERS IN 2010

May 14, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The best players of the 2009-10 Euroleague Basketball season were honored last week at the annual Euroleague Basketball Awards Ceremony held at the historic Paris city hall, Hôtel de Ville. Olympiacos point guard Milos Teodosic was voted the 2009-10 Euroleague MVP after a breakout season. Teodosic, who led Olympiacos to the Euroleague Final against Regal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, General Tagged: Aleks Maric, Euroleague, Josh Childress, Juan Carlos Navarro, Linas Kleiza, Milos Teodosic, Ricky Rubio, Tiago Splitter, Viktor Khryapa

JUAN CARLOS NAVARRO IS BACK AS EUROPE’S TOP GUN

May 11, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Like most European sensations, Juan Carlos Navarro wanted to try his luck in the NBA. He played one season with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2007-08, teaming with fellow Spaniard Pau Gasol. The Grizzlies acquired Navarro’s draft rights from the Washington Wizards – which selected the Spanish guard with the 40th overall pick in 2002 – … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General Tagged: Euroleague Final, FIBA, Juan Carlos Navarro, Regal FC Barcelona, Spain, Turkey, World Championship

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