Fantasy Update
Sep 19, 2017
Fox Sports Fantasy Baseball
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) NBA guard Goran Dragic has confirmed he is retiring from the Slovenia team that won the European basketball championship.
Fox Sports Fantasy Baseball Sep 19, 2017
NBA's Dragic retiring from Slovenia team after Euro win
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) NBA guard Goran Dragic has confirmed he is retiring from the Slovenia team that won the European basketball championship.
Bright Side Of The Sun Sep 19, 2017
From “Tragic” to MVP: Goran Dragic’s career progression warms this jilted Suns fan’s heart
Dragic’s two stints with the Suns ended prematurely, as did his mentor’s. For the first time in their small country’s history, Slovenia has won the European Championship called Eurobasket, beating Serbia (Bogdan Bogdanovic), Spain (Gasols, Ricky, etc.), Latvia (Porzingis) and Ukraine in the elimination rounds. And they can thank the Dragon, Goran Dragic, who was once called the worst player in the NBA when he came over at the tender age of 22, developed into one of the better point guards in the NBA over the past several years and now is the MVP of Eurobasket 2017. ...
Hot Hot Hoops Sep 18, 2017
Is the Dwyane Wade shooting guard era over for the Miami Heat?
The dominant performance by point guard Goran Dragic for Slovenia could lead the Heat shifting to today’s faster paced game. This season could witness a change of the guards for the Miami Heat: from a shooting guard to a point guard style, that is. Having All-Stars Dwyane Wade at shooting guard and Shaquille O'Neal at center, and then later LeBron James and Chris Bosh at forwards, lead Miami to a style of play that marginalized the point guard position. Goran Dragic‘s stellar play this summer may change that approach for the Heat this season. The play of Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook...
Hot Hot Hoops Sep 17, 2017
Goran Dragic suffers cramps in EuroBasket final
Dragic may rest at the start of the Heat training camp, which opens Sept. 26. Many Miami Heat fans are celebrating Goran Dragic’s dazzling 35-point MVP performance in the EuroBasket final earlier today. Dragic’s teammate Hassan Whiteside congratulated him on the victory. MVP MVP MVP ➡️ @Goran_Dragic with 35pts in the #EuroBasket2017 Final ! @kzs_si pic.twitter.com/MUCZTUtUEz— FIBA (@FIBA) September 17, 2017 Congrats to my brother @Goran_Dragic for winning European championship and MVP! Flex on them G pic.twitter.com/cWXh0vY6SJ— Hassan Whiteside (@youngwhiteside)...
NBA Sep 17, 2017
Goran Dragic scores 35 points as Slovenia wins first European title
ISTANBUL- Goran Dragic scored 35 points as Slovenia won their first European basketball title on Sunday with a 93-85 victory against Serbia.
Hot Hot Hoops Sep 17, 2017
Goran Dragic wins MVP as he leads Slovania to Eurobasketball 2017 championship
The Dragon was on fire as he lead his team to a perfect 8-0 record with a 93-85 win over Serbia in the Finals game Miami Heat’s Goran Dragic captivated Eurobasketball 2017 by scoring 35 points in a 93-85 win over Serbia in the Eurobasketball 2017 Finals game. His team fought to a perfect 8-0 record in Dragic’s final appearance for his national team. There ain't no stopping @Goran_Dragic! #EuroBasket2017 https://t.co/1xf8mQU7WH pic.twitter.com/I8uLREFmQG— FIBA (@FIBA) September 17, 2017 Goran displays the pace the Heat might play at this season. .@Goran_Dragic and the...
Hot Hot Hoops Sep 17, 2017
Goran Dragic wins MVP as he leads Slovenia to EuroBasketball2017 championship
The Dragon was on fire as he lead his team to a perfect 8-0 record with a 93-85 win over Serbia in the Finals game Miami Heat’s Goran Dragic captivated EuroBasketball2017 by scoring 35 points in a 93-85 win over Serbia in the Eurobasketball 2017 Finals game. THEY DID IT! #EuroBasket2017 @kzs_si https://t.co/yB5sLApmdU pic.twitter.com/2nllEjE4bK— FIBA (@FIBA) September 17, 2017 The Dragon was on fire as his team fought to a perfect 8-0 record in Dragic’s final appearance for his Slovenian national team. There ain't no stopping @Goran_Dragic! #EuroBasket2017 ...
Hot Hot Hoops Sep 15, 2017
Heat Links: Heat, Carnival, Arisons donate $10 million to Irma Relief
Today’s links look at the Heat’s Irma donation, what the minute distribution should be headed into the season and more. Heat Links: The Heat charitable fund, Carnival Cruise Lines, and the Arison family has donated $10 million to Hurricane Irma relief. [NBA] Ira analyzes whether or not Eurobasket has reignited the fire in Goran Dragic [Sun Sentinel] Matt Pineda looks at what the ideal minute distribution should be for the Heat this season. [Hot Hot Hoops] Around the League: Kings unveil their new court design [PBT] Cleveland Cavaliers plan to change offense in an effort to...
Hot Hot Hoops Sep 11, 2017
Dragic faces quick potential turnaround with training camp start
Goran Dragic’s run with Slovenia in the EuroBasket tournament could end just before training camp. As I’ve written about before, Goran Dragic has played scintillating basketball for the Slovenian national team at the EuroBasket tournament this summer. But what was a mere hypothetical possibility a week ago has become more plausible — Dragic’s run in EuroBasket could leave a quick turnaround for the start of training camp. Slovenia is 6-0 and will face Latvia on Tuesday. If Dragic is able to keep Slovenia undefeated, he and his team will play in the semifinal game against the winner...
Hot Hot Hoops Sep 7, 2017
Heat Links: What is Larry Drew II’s role with Miami?
Today’s Heat links look at Larry Drew II’s role with Miami, how DWade’s relationship with Chicago soured, and more Heat Links: Ira Winderman analyzes Larry Drew II’s role with Miami [Sun Sentinel] Alex Kennedy explains how DWade’s relationship with the front office soured in Chicago [Hoops Hype] Note: With the possibility of Wade returning to Miami, I consider this Heat news Our very own Kevin Kraczkowski does a fantastic job breaking down Goran Dragic’s career with the Heat thus far [Hot Hot Hoops] Around the League: Pau Gasol passes Tony Parker to become the top scorer...
Hot Hot Hoops Sep 7, 2017
The Dragon: 30 Years of Heat
Goran Dragic comes in at number 18 on the all-time countdown. 18. Goran Dragic Goran Dragic is a left-handed point guard from Ljubljana, Slovenia. Born on May 6th, 1986, the 31-year-old is Miami’s current starter at the one. He was initially selected in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs had traded for the selection with the Toronto Raptors, for Giorgos Printezis, and two days later, they sent him to the Phoenix Suns for Malik Hairston, a cash payout, and another second round pick (DeJuan Blair). Dragic spent his first two NBA seasons with the...
Hot Hot Hoops Sep 4, 2017
Dragic impresses in EuroBasket competition
After signing his five-year, $90 million contract with the Miami Heat in 2015, Goran Dragic infamously showed up to training camp out of shape. That won’t be the case this year. Playing in his final international competition for EuroBasket, the Heat guard had a scintillating three-night performance for his native Slovenia. Dragic scored 30, 29 and then 20 points to lead Slovenia to a 3-0 start in the tournament. The last game, a 78-72 win over Greece Sept. 3, featured Dragic scoring nine points in the decisive fourth quarter. @Kzs_si's @Goran_Dragic with his classic move! #Dracarys...
Hot Hot Hoops Aug 31, 2017
Can Goran Dragic recreate last season’s success?
Goran Dragic was phenomenal last season for the Heat. We analyze whether or not he’ll be able to recreate that success this season. Last season I considered Goran Dragic to be Miami’s best player. Without Dwyane Wade demanding the ball, he was finally able to increase the pace of Miami’s offense and run something similar to his time with the Suns. This worked for the Heat as Dragic was able to develop rapport with certain players, most evidently Dion Waiters and Wayne Ellington. Last season, Dragic averaged 20.3 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game. Keep in mind that in...
Hot Hot Hoops Aug 24, 2017
Wayne Ellington may surprise fans with his point guard possibilities
Ellington tops the Miami Heat in EF% as a pick & roll ball handler. NBA stats for the Miami Heat reveal Wayne Ellington has the highest EF% among current team players as a pick & roll ball handler. Wayne Ellington 50% Goran Dragic 48% James Johnson 47% That alone doesn't make Ellington a point God, but breaking out of his "Golden Arm" box could lead to Miami having more flexibility with WE on the court. Surpringly the Heat's leading spot-up shooter isn't Ellington, but Dion Waiters. Dion Waiters 59 EFG% Wayne Ellington 57 EFG% Tyler Johnson 53 EFG% This clip versus the Cavaliers shows...
