[VIDEO] Dario Šarić Proud to Represent Croatia at NBA All-Star Weekend
- by croatiaweek
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Croatian basketballer Dario Šarić says he was proud to represent his homeland of just 4.5 million at the NBA All-Star Weekend which kicked off on Friday in New Orleans.
Šarić starred for the World in their 150 – 141 against the U.S in the World Rising Stars Challenge match which opened the All-Star Weekend on Friday.
The big Croatian showed off again his skills on court in the match, confirming why he is in the running for the NBA Rookie of the Year award with 17 points and some impressive assists.
17PTS / 5REB / 4AST / Lots of smiling
The Homie @dariosaric highlights ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/y0yrR00Hmr
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) February 18, 2017
“For me, to represent my country, you know we are like 4.5 million and to represent them in big things and a big show like what is All-Star Weekend I am a proud man because of that”, Šarić.
.@NStauskas11 takes over the postgame interview, asks @dariosaric the hard hitting questions » https://t.co/rgpOjyfPJ2 pic.twitter.com/HZ8nOtJ35d
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) February 18, 2017
Šarić says he will spend the next few days chilling in Miami as the NBA takes a small break.
The Homie’s homies. ?? pic.twitter.com/S9SZBFkLmy
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