BUCHAREST (Romania) – Worthy de Jong of Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) capped a sensational weekend by earning Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Bucharest 2026 after leading the Dutch side to a successful title defense on October 11.

De Jong was the driving force behind Amsterdam’s winning run, delivering when it mattered most as the defending champions won all seven of their games, starting in the Qualifying Draw and finishing with a thrilling 19-17 victory over Fuengirola (ESP) in the Final.

When the pressure peaked, de Jong came through once again. After pouring in 16 points in Amsterdam’s Semi-Final win over Miami (USA), he hit the game-winning two-pointer in the Final to seal the title and complete another memorable Bucharest campaign.

Throughout the tournament, de Jong was an unstoppable force, finishing with a tournament-best 58.4 Player Value and 46 points, also leading all players with 26 highlights. He added 20 rebounds, the third-highest total in the competition, and five dunks, ranking second overall.

His all-around excellence helped Amsterdam secure their second FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop win of the 2026 season, following their triumph in WT Vienna.

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VIENNA (Austria) – Worthy de Jong of Amsterdam Rabobank (NED) added another accolade to his illustrious 3×3 basketball career after being named Most Valuable Player of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Vienna 2026 on June 14.

De Jong was the driving force behind Amsterdam Rabobank’s triumphant campaign in the Austrian capital. The Dutch powerhouse overcame a loaded field and delivered when it mattered most, capturing their first FIBA 3×3 World Tour title of the 2026 season.

As he has done so many times throughout his career, de Jong impacted every aspect of the game. Whether it was scoring, rebounding, defending or creating highlights, the Dutch superstar consistently found ways to elevate his team throughout the tournament.

His all-around brilliance was reflected across the statistical leaderboard. De Jong led the event with four double-fives, two triple-fives and 28 rebounds, while also ranking second in player value (40.8), highlights (18), drives (9) and blocks (3). He finished third overall in scoring with 33 points and knocked down six two-pointers during Amsterdam Rabobank’s championship run.

When the stakes rose on Day 2, de Jong once again proved why he remains one of the most influential players in world 3×3 basketball. His leadership, versatility and trademark flair helped Amsterdam Rabobank navigate the knockout rounds and ultimately lift the trophy in Vienna.

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