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Bogdan Bogdanovic Rumors
Svetislav Pesic on Serbia: Our ambitions don't change with or without Bogdan Bogdanovic
However, when coach Svetislav Pesic was asked if the absence of Bogdanovic might alter the expectations of the team, he just smiled. The Serbs are still aiming for gold, and Pesic made it quite clear: “Well, how could we possibly change our ambitions? We would be shot for that. We know where we come from. Ambitions don’t change with or without Bogdanović. Right now, we’re only focused on preparing for the game against Turkey. It’s not great, but what can we do? Big expectations are not always good. I’m not saying this to you, but to my players through this press conference. Even realistic goals are hard to achieve. The best way is not to have huge expectations. And we don’t have them.”
Novak Djokovic contacts Bogdan Bogdanovic following injury at the Eurobasket
Support for the Serbian captain is coming from all sides, and now from Novak Djokovic, the greatest tennis player of all time. Djokovic had problems with the same injury, so in a conversation with Bogdanovic, the man with whom he celebrated great successes, he had something to say besides just support. "The moment I read that he was injured, I contacted him immediately. He told me that he would be fine and that it was nothing serious, but I saw that unfortunately he would not play," Djokovic told Serbian reporters at the US Open. "I called him again and he told me that unfortunately it was a more serious injury. I gave him some suggestions, ways he might be able to speed up his recovery. But it doesn't seem to be helping this time."
Bogdan Bogdanovic confirmed out for the rest of the Eurobasket
The Basketball Federation of Serbia confirmed Meridian Sport’s report by announcing that Bogdan Bogdanović will not be able to help the national team in the rest of the championship “due to a hamstring injury he suffered in the game against Portugal in the second round of the group stage.” “Bogdanović has been diagnosed with a hamstring muscle tear that prevents him from continuing in the European Championship. In agreement with his club, the Los Angeles Clippers, the captain will undergo intensive treatment in the United States in the coming period to recover as quickly as possible,” the official KSS website stated.
Bogdan Bogdanovic out for the rest of the Eurobasket?
According to Meridian Sport, citing sources from the United States, Bogdanović will not be able to help Svetislav Pešić’s team any further, as doctors in the U.S. confirmed a hamstring tear. The lethal scorer cannot play in the remainder of the tournament. That doesn’t mean Bogdanović won’t end up with gold around his neck. It’s one more reason for his teammates to bring joy to themselves, the nation, and their captain on September 14.
Nikola Jokic posts 39 points and 10 rebounds as Serbia improves to 3-0 at Eurobasket
The Serbian national team received bad news prior to the game against hosts Latvia in Riga, as a hamstring injury kept Bogdan Bogdanovic on the sidelines. However, Nikola Jokic took care of business with one of the best performances in Serbian national team history, leading the charge to a 84:80 victory. Serbia kept its perfect record, improving to 3-0, as Nikola Jokic recorded a double-double with 39 points and 10 rebounds, breaking a scoring record for his national team at the European Championships.
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Serbia is under immense tension, anxiously awaiting news about Bogdan Bogdanovic. According to Meridian Sport, an evaluation by the medical staff from the USA is needed. He was scanned, and the results arrived this morning. However, the medical staff from the US also needs to determine the severity of the injury due to the NBA's insurance policy.
Jokic led the way with a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Nikola Jovic with 18 points. Captain Bogdan Bogdanovic suffered an injury in the final minutes of the second quarter and did not return to the court.
Nikola Jovic, Nikola Jokic help Serbia coast to easy victory over Estonia
Nikola Jokic, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and co controlled the opener in Riga against Estonia, ultimately recording a statement 98-64 win. Three-time NBA MVP played for 23 minutes but still managed to record a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, finishing just three assists shy of a triple-double. However, it was Nikola Jovic who stole the show, as the Miami Heat forward finished with 18 points, six assists, and four rebounds, posting a team-high PIR of 26.
Bogdan Bogdanovic on playing with Nikola Jokic: No one has ever boosted my confidence the way he does
He added that Jokić’s “front vision” allows him to almost predict the game steps ahead. “He brings probably the highest confidence that I’ve ever had playing with anyone else,” he added.
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Bogdan Bogdanovic: “Giannis is pure athleticism. You can’t make mistakes against him because he punishes them all the time. His defense is incredible, and running in transition makes him unstoppable,” Bogdanović said, and ss for Luka Dončić, he noted, “He can kill anyone in a tournament. He can go for 50, 60 points… that’s what makes him special.”
“This is not a team of Jokic and Bogdanovic and the remaining 10,” Pesic said to Serbian network RTS. “This is a team of 10 players plus Jokić and Bogdanović. When you understand that, then you’ll understand why we are a team. This team has continuity, individual quality… I tell one player: “You will never be Jokić, do you understand? But Jokić will never be you either. Jokić is Jokić. Give what you know best and are good at.”
Nikola Jovic scored 22 points as Serbia downed Germany 91 – 81 in Munich to remain unbeaten after six preparation games ahead of the EuroBasket. During the 28:16 he spent on the floor, Jovic shot 7 out of 11 from the field, including 4-7 triples. Tristan Vukcevic had 11 points plus five rebounds, Bogdan Bogdanovic notched 11 points, four assists plus four boards and Marko Guduric scored 11 as well. Nikola Jokic mostly had a facilitating role, finishing with seven assists to go with his seven points (3-7 shots) and eight rebounds.
Nikola Jokic on Serbia's list for the Eurobasket
Confirming recent projections, Nikola Jokic will play for Serbia in the EuroBasket 2025. The selections by head coach Svetislav Pesic, which shaped a 17-player preliminary list for the senior national team, were revealed on Monday. Notable call-ups include Tristan Vukcevic, selecting Serbia as his international assignment. More NBA options stretch to Nikola Topic debuting at the senior level and Nikola Djurisic en route to his first appearance in the final stage of a senior tournament. Captain Bogdan Bogdanovic is the fifth currently active NBA player.
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