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Sweden Eyes NBA Star Pelle Larsson for European Basketball Championship

Sweden's basketball players will play the European Championship for the first time in twelve years this summer. Hopefully with a hot NBA player on the team.

Sweden Eyes NBA Star Pelle Larsson for European Basketball Championship

Long-awaited debut for NBA Swede

Pelle Larsson has already warmed up. And now, NBA's second Swede, Bobi Klintman, has made his debut in the world's best basketball league.

Long-awaited debut for NBA Swede

Brain fade cost Pelle Larsson's Miami: "Terrible"

Pelle Larsson's Miami fell heavily, 121-123 after overtime, in the meeting with Detroit. Afterwards, coach Erik Spoelstra took the blame.

Brain fade cost Pelle Larsson's Miami: "Terrible"

Star Durant sank Larsson's Miami

The Swedish NBA rookie Pelle Larsson and his Miami had a grip on the away game against Phoenix – leading by 84–69 a bit into the second half. Then the home team came back.

Star Durant sank Larsson's Miami

Two-digit score for Swedish NBA rookie: "A new level"

It's taking off for Pelle Larsson in the NBA. Against Sacramento, the Swedish rookie scored in double figures for the first time during his debut season in Miami.

Two-digit score for Swedish NBA rookie: "A new level"

The Swede made his NBA debut – scored points immediately

He wants to show the "kids" that as a Swede, it's possible to play in the NBA. Now, Pelle Larsson has made his debut in the basketball league.

The Swede made his NBA debut – scored points immediately

Larsson: "Want to show the kids that it's possible"

As a Swede, there are this year two new historical talents to keep an eye on in the NBA, Pelle Larsson and Bobi Klintman. I have tried to show that I can stand up to other good players, sink shots and just keep fighting, says Larsson ahead of the season premiere.

Larsson: "Want to show the kids that it's possible"

Swedish NBA rookie praised – decided the final

Recently, he was elected in the second round of the NBA draft – now the Swedish rookie Pelle Larsson has presented himself seriously. Larsson decided the final of the NBA Summer League in overtime for his Miami Heat against Memphis Grizzlies.

Swedish NBA rookie praised – decided the final

The announcement: The Swede signs NBA contract

Last week, he was drafted in the second round. Now, 23-year-old Pelle Larsson has also signed a contract with the NBA team Miami Heat.

The announcement: The Swede signs NBA contract

The duo makes history – drafted to the NBA

During Thursday evening's NBA draft, Swedish basketball history was written. Two Swedes – Bobi Klintman and Pelle Larsson – were both drafted in the second round.

The duo makes history – drafted to the NBA

The duo can write Swedish basketball history

Never before have two Swedes been drafted to the NBA in the same year. Now everything suggests that the duo Bobi Klintman and Pelle Larsson are making history.

The duo can write Swedish basketball history