Chicago Bulls Came to Belgrade Because of Partizan and Zvezda: They Entered the Temple of Saint Sava, Delighted by a Serbian Word
The eternal derby between Partizan and Crvena zvezda in basketball is something everyone must experience at least once in their life if they are fans of the sport under the hoop. Not so much because of the game on the court, but because of the atmosphere and everything that accompanies this match. This was recognized in the NBA, so legendary Joakim Noah, together with the Chicago Bulls team, came to Belgrade to make a live reportage on the spot about this "mystical" clash.
TL;DR
- NBA legend Joakim Noah and the Chicago Bulls visited Belgrade to report on the Partizan vs. Crvena zvezda basketball derby.
- Noah was drawn to Belgrade by stories of the derby's atmosphere and "mystical" nature.
- He visited the Temple of Saint Sava before attending the match.
- Noah described the derby's atmosphere as a "battle" with an "us against them" vibe, an experience he will never forget.
- He learned about the Serbian word "inat," which he sees as a representation of their strength and ability to overcome obstacles.