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Lithuania a Familiar Foil for Team USA

ISTANBUL -- Jerry Colangelo was the architect of the Redeem Team. But where did it all start that USA Basketball would need redemption? Chinks in the armor began courtesy of Lithuania, a tiny nation of 3.3 million, about the size of Connecticut. In 1992, the Dream Team rolled to a gold medal in the first Olympics with...

Sarunas Jasikevicius Is a Greek God

As seen on Ball In Europe, that's Sarunas Jasikevicius arriving in Athens earlier this week. He probably could have found another NBA job after having his contract bought out by Golden State, but why would he want to? Do you think he would have received this kind of hero's welcome were he to sign with any other team in the...

Is the Euro Exodus Beginning?

First, Charlie Bell nearly went overseas. An American opting for Europe over the NBA would've been a real eye-opener. Then, Andrei Kirilenko suggests that he'd be willing to give up millions to play in front of his people year-round. You can add one definite, and one maybe, to this growing list. SPORT (translated by...

Random YouTube Magic: Sarunas, Lithuania's God of Song

I don't know nearly as much about international ball as some of my colleagues; I had to get Ziller to tell me that this is from Lithuania's 2003 EuroBasket title. But I do recognize Sarunas Jasikevicius, and I know American Idol-caliber talent when I see it. He doesn't just sing with all his might--he connects with the...

Jasikevicius Finally Understands Golden State

Lithuanian guard Sarunas Jasikevicius -- one of those players who's an MVP in Europe but for some reason can't escape the bench in the NBA -- tells ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan he doesn't understand the Golden State Warriors. The Dubs, he says, have had a variety of opportunities to trade Saras to various teams with various...