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7 things we learnt from an epic FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) - 2020 has been insane but nothing was crazier than the epic FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final in Jeddah, where Nauris Miezis spectacularly won the title for Riga.
Let s recount the things learnt from a dazzling ninth edition of 3x3 s showpiece event.
Miezis is no sidekick
Nauris Miezis might need a new nickname. Robin feels almost beneath this assassin who was the best player on the World Tour s biggest stage. Not for the first time, he was Superman when it mattered most to deliver one of the best Tissot Buzzer Beaters of all-time to deliver Riga s first World Tour Final title.
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Eight players to watch at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Jeddah Final
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) - The FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final is here and the field, loaded with talent, is ready to go head-to-head for the ultimate 3x3 prize. Let’s take a closer look at 8 of the top players, all determined to earn the top spot in Jeddah.
Stefan Stojacic (Liman)
No. 1 S-VAL, No. 1 2-pointers made (tied), and No.2 P-VAL
There’s a reason every 3x3 player chose Liman as their favorite to win the World Tour Final, and his name is Stefan Stojacic. ‘Mr. Robot’ has been the best shooter throughout the 2020 season, tied for the lead in 2-pointers made (31) while shooting a stellar 38% from distance.
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The 10 best moments in FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final history
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) - The World Tour Final is 3x3 s biggest prize and there will definitely be insane moments during the upcoming two-day end of season spectacle.
Ahead of this week s Jeddah Final, we look back at the top 10 moments in the World Tour Final s rich history.
San Juan win first-ever World Tour season
World famous Miami was an appropriate setting for the first ever World Tour Final. In glitzy Florida, San Juan created history by claiming the title and setting the standard for the World Tour s biggest prize.
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JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) - Lithuanian bragging rights will be on the line when Sakiai
Gulbele and Utena
Uniclub clash in a Day 1 blockbuster at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final in Jeddah on December 18-19.
Lithuania has been a powerhouse hoops nation for decades but arrived with a bang on the 3x3 scene last year after Sakiai s stunning emergence. Aurelijus Pukelis, Marijus Uzupis and Paulius Beliavicius were a three-headed monster as Sakiai stormed to a historic victory at the Montreal Masters.
Inspired by their countrymen and perhaps learning some tricks from them, Utena
Uniclub s dazzling debut season on the World Tour has ensured Sakiai have hot competition for the pride of Lithuania.
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One question for every team ahead of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final
JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) - The FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2020 is coming to a conclusion with the final set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We take a closer look at each team and ask one question ahead of the World Tour Final.
Liman
Is it their time?
Simply put, Liman has done everything to convince us all that they are the favorites to win their first World Tour Final title. In fact, five different 3x3 stars all picked the Serbian team to win.
Stefan Kojic and Stefan Stojacic are both playing at MVP levels and after winning at both the Debrecen and Europe Masters, they are in a prime position to finally get over the hump and get their first finals trophy. This would be a massive accomplishment for a team that has won more Masters (7) than any other team in 3x3 history, not named Novi Sad.