Back to selection Bogdan Bogdanovic will find the Serbian jersey as captain. Absent since the 2019 World Cup in China, the back of the Hawks asks that his team focus on the forces present and not on the absentees. However, there is reason to think about it since in addition to Nikola Jokic, the MVP of the Finals and NBA champion, Nikola Kalinic, Aleksej Pokusevski and the new leader of Oklahoma City, Vasilije Micic, are absent. Not enough to discourage Bogdanovic, follower of the “Memba mentality”.
“To be frank, our time is limited. We underwent intensive training in Pazova and various engagements kept us busy” responds the Serb to Meridian Sports. “We don’t dwell on it too much, everything is going as planned. We focus on the competition itself, rather than the people present or absent. »
Serbia rather spoiled by the draw
Leader of a formation which has just put down its suitcases in Greece to dispute the Acropolis Cup, “Bogi” finds a rejuvenated group, and he confides that he must get used to the FIBA pitches again.
“Since it’s a relatively young team, we handled the situation well. The preparation went smoothly, without major injuries, which is of paramount importance” he continues. “We are ready to fight and continue our preparation for the World Cup. I can already tell, we play a fast and attractive style of basketball. I hope everything will go well”.
In Athens, Serbia will face Greece and then Italy. Then, it will be time to head to Asia where a match against China awaits on August 26, before moving on against Puerto Rico and South Sudan. A more than affordable group before crossing with the first two of the group from Italy, where we also find the Philippines, the Dominican Republic and Angola.
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2017-18 | BAG | 78 | 28 | 44.6 | 39.2 | 84.0 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 11.8 |
| 2018-19 | BAG | 70 | 28 | 41.8 | 36.0 | 82.7 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 14.1 |
| 2019-20 | BAG | 61 | 29 | 44.0 | 37.2 | 74.1 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 15.2 |
| 2020-21 | ATL | 44 | 30 | 47.3 | 43.8 | 90.9 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 16.4 |
| 2021-22 | ATL | 63 | 29 | 43.1 | 36.8 | 84.3 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 15.1 |
| 2022-23 | ATL | 54 | 28 | 44.7 | 40.6 | 83.1 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 14.0 |
| Total | 370 | 29 | 44.0 | 38.7 | 82.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 14.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
