(Photo : Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 22: Dario Saric #20 of the Phoenix Suns places up a shot over Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers throughout the fourth quarter in sport two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NBA gamers Ivica Zubac and Dario Saric had been a part of a nightclub altercation in Greece early Monday morning, July 8 after the Croatian nationwide crew was eradicated from Olympic competition.
Zubac, who performs for the Los Angeles Clippers, was having a heated dialog with a person at Bolivar Beach Bar when Saric rushed to defend his fellow Croatian.
Another footage, obtained by TMZ Sports, exhibits Saric on the bottom being held in a chokehold.
Saric not too long ago signed with the Denver Nuggets this summer season after taking part in for the Golden State Warriors within the 2023-24 NBA season.
“While hanging out at a club in Athens, some of our players were verbally and then physically attacked, prompting them to defend themselves. The incident was brief, thanks to the quick intervention of the club’s security staff,” The Croatian Basketball Federation mentioned in a assertion.
Zubac and Saric was coming off loss with Croatia
Zubac and Saric not too long ago represented their nation, Croatia, within the 2024 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament held in Piraeus, Greece.
Croatia misplaced the ultimate of the event to Greece, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, 80-69, on the night earlier than the altercation occurred on Sunday, July 7, on the Peace and Friendship Stadium.
Zubac led Croatia with 19 factors within the sport, whereas each Zubac and Saric led the crew in rebounds with 12 every.
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