Bogdan Bogdanovic
Serbian sharpshooter for the Houston Rockets and national team star.
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Bogdan Bogdanović (; born 18 August 1992) is a Serbian professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents the Serbian national team.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Shooting guard
- League
- NBA
- Team
- Houston Rockets
- Born
- 18 August 1992
- Birthplace
- Belgrade, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia
- Nationality
- Serbian
- Draft round
- 1
- Draft pick
- 27
Lore & Background
He was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 27th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, with his draft rights being traded to the Sacramento Kings during the 2016 NBA draft. Bogdanović earned an All-EuroLeague First Team, a All-FIBA EuroBasket Team and was selected two times to the All-FIBA World Cup First Team. He helped Serbia win the bronze medal and was named to the FIBA Olympics All-Second Team at 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He is the all-time leading scorer for Serbia.
Reader's Guide
Bogdanović began playing organized basketball with ŠKK Zvezdara, a club in Belgrade. In April 2008, he moved on to Žitko Basket. He signed his first professional contract with Partizan in September 2010. He played for Partizan from 2010 to 2014, then for Fenerbahçe from 2014 to 2017. He was voted the EuroLeague Rising Star of the 2013–14 season. He won the Turkish Cup in 2015–16 and was named Cup MVP. He helped Fenerbahçe reach the EuroLeague Final Four in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Did You Know?
- Bogdanović scored a career-high 27 points in a EuroLeague victory over CSKA Moscow while with Partizan.
- He scored a 20-meter distance buzzer beater against Unicaja Málaga in March 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bogdan Bogdanovic?
He is a Serbian shooting guard wearing number 13 who joined the Hawks after playing professionally overseas. Since his debut in October 2018, he has established himself as a key backcourt player for Atlanta.
When did Bogdan Bogdanovic officially join the Hawks?
Although drafted by the franchise in 2014, he officially signed his contract with the team in July 2017 following a successful stint abroad. He made his actual NBA debut for Atlanta on October 17, 2018.
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