Career Timeline of Bogdan Bogdanović (basketball): Major Achievements and Milestones

How Bogdan Bogdanović (basketball) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Bogdan Bogdanović is a Serbian professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. Known for his shooting ability and playmaking skills, he's also a key member of the Serbian national basketball team, representing his country in international competitions. His professional career includes stints with European clubs before transitioning to the NBA, showcasing his talent on both continents.

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2009: Cut from Under-18 Championship Team

In 2009, Bogdanović's play with Žitko earned him an invite to the training camp ahead of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship in France. However, he was cut by head coach Vlada Jovanović as he was about to turn 17.

2010: Selected for European Under-18 Championship

In the summer of 2010, Bogdanović was selected to represent Serbia by head coach Jovanović for the European under-18 Championship, where the team finished fourth in the tournament.

2011: FIBA Under-19 World Championship Runner-Up

In 2011, while still with Partizan, Bogdanović played for Serbia's Under-19 national team at the FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Latvia. His team finished as runner-up against Lithuania. Bogdanović averaged 8.9 points and 5 rebounds per game for the tournament.

2013: EuroBasket Appearance

In 2013, Bogdanović represented the senior Serbian national team at the EuroBasket in Slovenia, averaging 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.

2014: FIBA Basketball World Cup Silver Medal

In 2014, Bogdanović was a member of the Serbian national basketball team that won the silver medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. He averaged 12 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, with 47% shooting.

2015: EuroBasket Appearance

In 2015, despite persistent back injury problems, Bogdanović represented Serbia at the EuroBasket. He played with pain injections and saw limited minutes. Over 9 tournament games, he averaged 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

2016: Summer Olympics Silver Medal

In 2016, Bogdanović represented Serbia at the Summer Olympics, where they won the silver medal after losing to the United States in the final game.

2017: EuroBasket Silver Medal and All-Tournament Team

In 2017, Bogdanović represented Serbia at the EuroBasket, where they won the silver medal. He averaged 20.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 5 assists per game and was named to the All-Tournament Team.

2019: FIBA Basketball World Cup All-Tournament Team

In 2019, at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, Bogdanović was the best player of the Serbian team, averaging 22.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists. He was selected to the FIBA Basketball World Cup All-Tournament Team and was the Top Scorer by total points scored.

March 2023: Contract Extension with the Hawks

In March 2023, Bogdan Bogdanović signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks.

December 11, 2023: Career-High 40 Points

On December 11, 2023, Bogdan Bogdanović scored a career-high 40 points with 10 three-pointers in a 129–122 loss to the Denver Nuggets, becoming the first player in Hawks history to reach at least 40 points and 10 three-pointers in a game.

2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup Silver Medal

In 2023, Bogdanović won a silver medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup with the Serbia national team. He was named to the World Cup All-Tournament Team for the second time in a row.

2024: Olympics Bronze Medal, All-Time Leading Scorer

In 2024, Bogdanović played at the Olympics in Paris, leading the team with 30 points in the third group stage game against South Sudan and becoming Serbia's all-time leading scorer in all competitions with 1,058 career points. He won the bronze medal and was named to the tournament's All-Second Team.

February 6, 2025: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

On February 6, 2025, Bogdan Bogdanović was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers along with three future second-round picks in exchange for Terance Mann and Bones Hyland.