Serbia's severe setback in the Eurobasket 2025

In the midst of the Eurobasket 2025, the Serbian National Team is advancing relentlessly with a perfect 3 out of 3 in their first tournament games. However, the team led by Nikola Jokic has suffered a significant setback for the remainder of the championship: Bogdan Bogdanovic will not be able to play again.

The Serbian Basketball Federation confirmed that the small forward from the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA suffered a hamstring injury during the victory against Portugal last Friday, and the diagnosis requires ending his participation.

The official statement detailed that the decision was made in conjunction with the Clippers, in coordination with the national team's medical staff: “Bogdanovic has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury that prevents him from continuing in the EuroBasket. According to his club, the Los Angeles Clippers, the captain will undergo intensive treatment in the United States with the goal of returning as soon as possible.”

Bogdanovic's absence is a tough blow for the team led by Svetislav Pesic, who sought in the shooting guard the necessary experience and leadership to accompany Nikola Jokic and Nikola Jovic on the path to the decisive rounds.

Although Serbia maintains a strong balance at the start of the tournament, Bogdanovic's absence could affect the rotation in moments of maximum demand, especially in matches against top-tier teams like Germany, Turkey, Greece, or Spain.

A Known Issue for Bogdanovic

The injury is not an isolated incident in the player's recent career. Last season, still with the Atlanta Hawks, Bogdanovic had already experienced similar hamstring issues, causing him to miss several games between October and November. However, after his transfer to the Clippers, he remained on the court regularly, without absences due to injuries, which led to the belief that he had definitively overcome that phase.

This new setback is a concern not only for Serbia but also for the Clippers, who consider him a key piece in their project for the 2025-26 season, where he will share the court with Kawhi Leonard  and James Harden in a very high-level lineup.

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