Challenges Faced by Bogdan Bogdanović (basketball): Obstacles and Turning Points
Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Bogdan Bogdanović (basketball). A timeline of obstacles and growth.
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 is a key member of both his NBA team and the Serbian national team. He has represented Serbia in numerous international competitions, showcasing his talent on a global stage. Bogdanović is a recognized figure in international basketball.
2009: Training Camp Invite
In 2009, Bogdanović's play with Žitko earned him a training camp invite ahead of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship in France, however he was quickly cut by the head coach.
2012: Verbal Agreement with Partizan
In 2012, coach Vujošević claimed he had a verbal agreement with the player and his family that Bogdanović would stay with the team three more seasons.
2014: Joined Fenerbahçe
In 2014, Bogdan Bogdanović joined Fenerbahçe, initially struggling with shooting and consistency.
2014: Criticism for Leaving Partizan
In the summer of 2014, following Bogdan Bogdanović's transfer to Fenerbahce, Partizan's head coach Vujošević publicly criticized Bogdanović's decision to leave, citing a broken verbal agreement.
2015: EuroBasket 2015
In 2015, Bogdanović played in the EuroBasket tournament with a back injury, averaging 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
October 2016: Ankle Sprain
In October 2016, during a EuroLeague game against Žalgiris Kaunas, Bogdan Bogdanović sprained his right ankle, leading to a longer-than-expected recovery period.
April 2018: Knee Surgery
In April 2018, after an MRI revealed a slight tear of the medial meniscus in his left knee, Bogdan Bogdanović underwent a meniscus debridement surgery.
November 2020: Sign-and-Trade Attempt
In November 2020, the Sacramento Kings attempted to sign-and-trade Bogdanović to the Milwaukee Bucks, but the trade unraveled due to an NBA investigation.
2020: NBA Season Suspension
In 2020, the NBA season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Sacramento Kings were invited to the NBA Bubble.
2021: Right Knee Surgery
After the 2021–22 season ended, Bogdanović underwent right knee surgery and was ruled out for at least three months to recover.
2022: Bogdanović Misses EuroBasket 2022 Due to Knee Surgery
In 2022, Bogdanović missed the EuroBasket due to a right knee surgery.
2022: Bucks Lost Draft Pick
In 2022, the Milwaukee Bucks were stripped of their second-round draft pick as a result of the investigation into their contact with Bogdan Bogdanović prior to free agency.
October 23, 2024: Bogdanović Sidelined with Hamstring Injury
On October 23, 2024, Bogdanović was sidelined for a month due to a right hamstring tendinopathy sustained during a game against the Brooklyn Nets.
