Europeans in the Draft
Ridiculed by many for not having a jump shot and for being to skinny, he was still taken with the 15th pick in the 2013 draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. He is now a top contender to win the MVP.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sacramento Kings’ 3-point specialist who is in contention for the Most Improved Player award this season
Bogdan Bogdanovic
It is common to see players averages in the high 20s to low 30 point range in this league.
The NBA
This location is where the first preseason global NBA game was played in September of 1978.
Tel Aviv, Israel
Considered “The GOAT” when it comes to European basketball players
Dirk Nowitzki
Hailed by many as the “Unicorn”, this 7’3 power forward was taken with the 4th overall pick the New York Knicks in the 2015 draft.
Kristaps Porzingis
Center who is currently second in the league in triple-doubles and is known for his slick passing skills
Nikola Jokic
The league that focuses on a “team mentality” and is considered to be a more competitive league is known as this.
This London arena has been used since 2013 for January NBA games that feature primarily East coast teams.
London’s O2 Arena
American Basketball player who was born in France while his parents while his parents were stationed in Paris for the United States Air Force
Dominique Wilkins
The team Luka Doncic was drafted from before coming to the NBA
Real Madrid
This retired Serb with the initials PS had an 18 year career, was notorious for his sharpshooting, and played for the Kings during his prime
Peja Stojakovic
This NBA rookie who came from Real Madrid, was deemed so valuable to the Dallas Mavericks that they traded in the NBA draft to receive him as the 3rd overall pick.
Luca Doncic
The first regular season competition outside of the states played is in this city
Tokyo
The number of seasons that Dirk Nowitzki has appeared in the All-Star game
13 seasons
A Spanish point guard who was drafted 5th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2009.
Ricky Rubio
7’3 center who was recently traded from the Clippers to the Sixers along with Tobias Harris
Boban Marjanovic
The strategy where NBA teams draft international players but do not sign them to contracts
‘Draft and stash’
The first regular season game outside of the United States played was in this year
1990
A Spainsh center who was granted the Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season
Pau Gasol
Number of rounds in the NBA Draft
Two
Current Kings power forward, known for his versatility and range and nicknamed “Belly”
Nemanja Bjelica
Many Europeans say this is a main reason for easier scoring in the NBA
Larger court
NBA player who holds the record for most points scored in an NBA regular season game played in Europe. Hint: He is Italian
Andrea Bargnani
Up until 2018, this European was the only guard to make the All-Star Game
Tony Parker