Bogdan Bogdanovic (Los Angeles Clippers)
Friday, EuroBasket group stage vs. Portugal
Serbia’s second-most important star behind Nikola Jokic suffered a worrying injury late in the first half against Portugal, leaving for the locker room and not returning. His absence raises major concerns for Serbia’s title hopes.
Bogdanovic had scored seven early points before limping off after a collision, shaking Serbia’s otherwise stacked roster. With Jokic, Jovic, Topic, and Vukcevic headlining, Serbia still boasts depth, but Bogdanovic’s two-way play and leadership make his health crucial moving into the knockout rounds.