Ivica Zubac and Dario Saric found themselves in a nightclub altercation in Greece following their elimination from the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Footage from TMZ Sports captured Zubac in a heated exchange at Bolivar Beach Bar, with Saric joining in to assist before being restrained and taken down by another individual.
NBA players Ivica Zubac & Dario Saric were involved in a bar fight near Athens, Greece early this morning (around 5:30 AM local time) — following their game (Team Croatia) against Greece.
Much of the confrontation was caught on video.
At one point, another man seems to put Saric… pic.twitter.com/Y72trC76Mn— michael j. babcock (@mikejbabcock) July 8, 2024
Zubac and Saric were eventually escorted out of the venue after the altercation subsided.
The Croatian Basketball Federation defended their players’ actions, stating they were acting in self-defence during the incident, which was quickly handled by club security.
While the exact cause of the conflict remains unclear, it added to the disappointment of falling short in their quest to qualify for the Olympics.
Croatia’s loss to Greece with a score of 80-69 in a crucial game for a spot at Paris 2024 ended their Olympic dreams.
Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo shined with 23 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in the game.
