Injury Update on Bogdan Bogdanovic
Serbian national team captain Bogdan Bogdanovic has sustained a hamstring injury and will sit out the upcoming match against Latvia following his departure from the second half of the team’s victory over Portugal. The injury appeared to manifest during a drive to the basket late in the first half, as reported by Semih Tuna from eurohoops.net, who covered the game in Riga, Latvia.
Celebration Despite Setback
Despite the setback, Bogdanovic was seen in the Serbian locker room celebrating with his teammates after their 80-69 victory.
Medical Evaluation Pending
Details about the nature and severity of Bogdanovic’s injury are still unclear. The Serbian medical team is currently awaiting an evaluation from the Los Angeles Clippers’ physician, due to the team’s insurance responsibilities for the player. The final decision on Bogdanovic’s potential return for the rest of EuroBasket depends on this assessment.
Recovery Timeline
Hamstring injuries can result in varying recovery times, with players sometimes sidelined for anywhere between one week to over six weeks. If Bogdanovic were to face a longer rehabilitation period, it could impede his participation in both the remainder of EuroBasket and the Clippers’ training camp, which begins next month. Notably, Bogdanovic faced similar issues with hamstring strains at the start of last season with the Clippers.
Performance Before Injury
In the games leading up to his injury, Bogdanovic was playing effectively, scoring 11 points with an impressive shooting percentage of 4-of-5 during Serbia’s dominant win over Estonia. He contributed 7 points and 5 rebounds prior to exiting the match against Portugal.
Next Challenge
The Serbian squad will now prepare to face the host nation Latvia, which features standout player Kristaps Porzingis in their next challenge.
