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Players show care, respect for one another at VBA Premier Bubble Games

Players show care, respect for one another at VBA Premier Bubble Games

Friday, February 11, 2022, 11:39 GMT+7
Players show care, respect for one another at VBA Premier Bubble Games
Danang Dragons players help a teammate after a collision at the 2021 VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

While each game at the 2021 VBA Premier Bubble Games - Brought to you by NovaWorld Phan Thiet was an intense battle between opposing teams, the competitors never seemed to lose sight of their admiration and respect for both their teammates and opponents.

Collisions and injuries are inevitable in professional basketball. They are just part of the game. 

But players in the 2021 VBA edition never had to worry about their teammates coming to the rescue when things went wrong.

Hanoi Buffaloes’ Anthony Moody show his injury to Mike Bell at the VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

Hanoi Buffaloes’ Anthony Moody shows his injury to Mike Bell at the 2021 VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

Such care as well as the determination to strive for the common goal were the important factors that helped boost the solidarity between players on each team.

Saigon Heat’s Tony Hoang once said he considered his team a second family.

“We understand each other's play style and personalities,” Hoang stated.

“We are not only teammates but also brothers.”

Players of Hanoi Buffaloes help Anthony Moody cool down after their opponents commit a foul. Photo: VBA

Players of Hanoi Buffaloes help Anthony Moody cool down after their opponents committed a foul. Photo: VBA

One of the most emotional moments of the season came when coach Kevin Yurkus and his players on the Vietnamese national basketball team offered their support and condolences to Richard Nguyen, who lost his aunt during then.

The players at the VBA Premier Bubble Games also displayed great sportsmanship, and 38-year-old Akeem Scoot of Danang Dragons is one of the clear examples.

Players of Nha Trang Dolphins help their foreign teammate up following a collision at the VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

Players of Nha Trang Dolphins help their foreign teammate up following a collision at the 2021 VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

Saigon Heat’s Daquan Bracey has fist pumps with his teammates at the VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

Saigon Heat’s Daquan Bracey has fist pumps with his teammates at the 2021 VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

The captain of Thang Long Warrior checks on a teammate following a fall. Photo: VBA

The captain of Thang Long Warriors checks on a teammate following a fall. Photo: VBA

Richard Nguyen of the Vietnamese national basketball team is supported by his coach and teammates. Photo: VBA

Richard Nguyen of the Vietnamese national basketball team is supported by his coach and teammates. Photo: VBA

Akeem Scoot of Danang Dragons speaks with William Tran of Cantho Catfish at the VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

Akeem Scoot of Danang Dragons speaks with William Tran of Cantho Catfish at the 2021 VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

Akeem Scoot of Danang Dragons hugs his opponents following a collision at the VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

Akeem Scoot of Danang Dragons hugs his opponents following a collision at the 2021 VBA Premier Bubble Games. Photo: VBA

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