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. 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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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.

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.

2015: EuroBasket 2015

In 2015, Bogdanović played for Serbia at the EuroBasket 2015, but his performance was affected by a persistent back injury. Over 9 tournament games, he averaged 8.9 points.

October 2016: Ankle Sprain

On October 26, 2016, in a EuroLeague game against Žalgiris Kaunas, Bogdan Bogdanović sprained his right ankle.

April 2018: Underwent 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 to Milwaukee Bucks

In November 2020, the Kings attempted to sign-and-trade Bogdanović to the Milwaukee Bucks, but the trade unraveled due to NBA investigation for contact with Bogdanović before it was allowed, causing Bogdanović to feel betrayed by the Kings organization.

2020: NBA Season Suspension

In 2020, the 2019–20 NBA season was suspended in March as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Sacramento Kings were invited for the 22-team 2020 NBA Bubble.