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. He is also a key member of the Serbian national basketball team. Known for his shooting prowess, playmaking ability, and overall offensive skillset, Bogdanović has established himself as a valuable player at both the club and international levels.

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April 2008: Moved to Žitko Basket

In April 2008, Bogdan Bogdanović moved to Žitko Basket from ŠKK Zvezdara, both clubs in Belgrade.

2009: Played in the Junior Serbian League

During 2009, Bogdan Bogdanović played with Žitko Basket in the Junior Serbian League.

2009: Training Camp Cut

In 2009, Bogdan Bogdanović received a training camp invite ahead of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship in France with Žitko. However, he was cut by head coach Vlada Jovanović because he was about to turn 17 at that time.

April 2010: Third place in the Junior Serbian League

In April 2010, Bogdan Bogdanović, playing with Žitko Basket, was part of the team that earned third place in the 2009–10 Junior Serbian League at the final eight tournament in Vršac.

May 2010: Nike International Junior Tournament

In May 2010, Bogdan Bogdanović participated in the Nike International Junior Tournament (NIJT) in Paris with FMP's junior team, reaching the final where they lost to INSEP.

September 2010: Signed first professional contract with Partizan

In September 2010, at the age of 18, Bogdan Bogdanović signed his first professional contract with Partizan.

2010: 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 wherein they finished fourth in the tournament.

2011: FIBA Under-19 World Championship Runner-Up

In 2011, while playing with Partizan, Bogdanović represented Serbia's Under-19 national team at the FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Latvia, finishing as a runner-up against Lithuania. Bogdanović averaged 8.9 points and 5 rebounds per game.

December 2012: Increased Role in Partizan

After Danilo Anđušić's departure in December 2012, Bogdan Bogdanović's role in Partizan's team stabilized even more, leading to increased playing time.

2012: Verbal Agreement with Partizan

In 2012, coach Vujošević stated that he had a verbal agreement with Bogdanović that the player will stay with the team for three more seasons from that point on in return for being placed immediately into Partizan's first team rotation.

2013: EuroBasket 2013

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

2013: Earned trust from coach Vujošević

In the summer of 2013, after being invited to play for the Serbian national team, Bogdanović earned greater trust from coach Vujošević, which increased his playing time and role in the team for the 2013-14 season.

April 2014: Selected to Ideal Team of the ABA League

In April 2014, Bogdan Bogdanović, along with his teammate Joffrey Lauvergne, was selected to the Ideal Team of the ABA League.

June 2014: Drafted by Phoenix Suns

On June 26, 2014, while playing for Partizan Belgrade, Bogdan Bogdanović was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 27th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.

July 2014: Signed with Fenerbahçe

On July 11, 2014, Bogdan Bogdanović officially signed a four-year contract with the Turkish team Fenerbahçe for €3.5 million euros net income, with a €1.3 million buyout paid to Partizan.

2014: Criticism for Leaving Partizan

Following Bogdanović's summer 2014 transfer from Partizan to Fenerbahce, Partizan's head coach Vujošević criticized the player's decision claiming that Bogdanović broke their verbal agreement.

2014: Joins Fenerbahçe

In 2014, Bogdan Bogdanović joined Fenerbahçe and struggled with shooting and consistency at the beginning of the 2014-15 season.

2014: Selected in the NBA Draft

In 2014, Bogdan Bogdanović was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 27th overall pick in the NBA draft.

2014: 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Silver Medal

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

2015: Advanced to Euroleague Final Four

In 2015, Fenerbahçe, with Bogdan Bogdanović, won the EuroLeague playoff series against Maccabi Tel Aviv and advanced to the 2015 Euroleague Final Four.

June 2016: Rights Traded to Sacramento Kings

On June 23, 2016, the Phoenix Suns traded Bogdan Bogdanović's draft rights to the Sacramento Kings along with Georgios Papagiannis, Skal Labissière and the Detroit Pistons' 2020 second-round pick, in exchange for the draft rights of Marquese Chriss.

2016: Traded to the Sacramento Kings

During the 2016 NBA draft, Bogdan Bogdanović's draft rights were traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Sacramento Kings.

2016: Turkish Cup and Turkish League Championship

In 2016, Bogdan Bogdanović and Fenerbahçe won the Turkish Cup, with Bogdanović being named the Cup MVP. Fenerbahçe also won the Turkish League championship.

2016: 2016 Summer Olympics Silver Medal

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

January 2017: Return to the Court

On January 6, 2017, Bogdan Bogdanović returned to the court after recovering from an ankle sprain, playing in a game against Milano.

July 2017: Signed with Sacramento Kings

On July 13, 2017, Bogdan Bogdanović signed with the Sacramento Kings.

October 2017: NBA Debut

On October 23, 2017, Bogdan Bogdanović made his NBA debut against the Phoenix Suns, recording 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

2017: EuroBasket 2017 Silver Medal and All-Tournament Team

In 2017, Bogdan Bogdanović represented Serbia at the EuroBasket 2017, winning the silver medal and was named to the All-Tournament Team. He averaged 20.4 points per game.

2018: Rising Stars Challenge MVP

In 2018, Bogdan Bogdanović was selected for Team World in the Rising Stars Challenge and won MVP with 26 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings did not qualify for the playoffs.

2019: Contract Year with Sacramento Kings

In 2019, Bogdan Bogdanović played in his contract year with the Sacramento Kings.

2019: Rising Stars Challenge

In 2019, Bogdan Bogdanović was selected as a member of the Team World for the Rising Stars Challenge. He played as a sixth man for the Sacramento Kings, averaging career-highs of 14.1 points, 3.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds.

2019: 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup All-Tournament Team

In 2019, Bogdanović played in the FIBA Basketball World Cup and was selected to the All-Tournament Team. He averaged 22.9 points per game.

November 2020: Signed with Atlanta Hawks

On November 24, 2020, Bogdan Bogdanović signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

2020: Rights Traded to Sacramento Kings

In June 2016, the Phoenix Suns traded Bogdan Bogdanović's draft rights to the Sacramento Kings along with Georgios Papagiannis, Skal Labissière and the Detroit Pistons' 2020 second-round pick, in exchange for the draft rights of Marquese Chriss.

2021: Eastern Conference Finals

In 2021, Bogdan Bogdanović and the Atlanta Hawks faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, where the Bucks won in six games.

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 vs. Denver Nuggets

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

2023: 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Silver Medal and All-Tournament Team

In 2023, Bogdan Bogdanović won a silver medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup with the Serbia national team, and was named to the World Cup All-Tournament Team for the second time in a row. He averaged 19.1 points per game.

2024: FIBA Olympics All-Second Team

In 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Bogdan Bogdanović helped Serbia win the bronze medal and was named to the FIBA Olympics All-Second Team.

2024: 2024 Olympics Bronze Medal

In 2024, Bogdanović led the team with 30 points against South Sudan, surpassing Miloš Teodosić to become Serbia's all-time leading scorer in all competitions, setting an Olympic record for a Serbian player. He won the bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics with Serbia. For his performances, Bogdanović 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.