Even without Nikola Jokic and Vasilije Micic, Serbia managed to reach the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup, giving a real lesson to Lithuania, who have been impressive since the start of the competition.
With his 18 points (out of 21) at 8/10 in shooting in the first half, captain Bogdan Bogdanovic launched his team perfectly, before letting the Serbian collective unfold. However, the Hawks fullback/winger said he was nervous as the quarter-final approached, thanking Borisa Simanic…
“I would like to start by saying something that happened this morning” he explained to the press. “Our teammate, who is still with us, Borisa Simanic, gave us incredible energy.”
Because it is a message from his teammate, who has just undergone the removal of a kidney, which calmed the Serbian leader.
“We were nervous yesterday about changing hotels. I was particularly nervous. I don’t know why but when I was young I always lost against Lithuania. But I saw Borisa’s message after the team meeting. He said to me: ‘Guys, I’m fine, don’t worry, let’s win tonight’. May he think of us, after all that has happened to him… He has united us. He is an extraordinary man. This victory is also for him.
