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Phoenix Suns: Breaking Down Bogdan Bogdanovic’s FIBA Play

By Gerald Bourguet

Bogdan Bogdanovic could be more to the Phoenix Suns than just a fun name. (Photo Credit: FIBA photo)
Bogdan Bogdanovic could be more to the Phoenix Suns than just a fun name. (Photo Credit: FIBA photo) /
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Bogdan Bogdanovic shot the ball very well off the bench for Serbia at the FIBA World Cup. (Photo Credit: FIBA photo) /

Bogdan Bogdanovic Can Shoot

Isn’t it great when your shooting guard can, you know, shoot? Bearing in mind that the FIBA three-point line is about a foot and a half closer to the basket than the NBA three-point arc, Bogdanovic still showed off a pretty impressive jumper in Serbia’s quest to the silver medal. Though he only shot 35.6 percent from three-point range for the tournament, Bogdanovic made 60.5 percent of his twos and shot 47 percent from the field overall.

Those percentages aren’t going to blow anyone away, especially in a tournament with lesser talent than what the NBA has to offer, but it’s worth noting how effective Double Bogdan was from all over the floor. The Suns will need him to hone his touch from downtown, but shots like this insane stepback three against Brazil shows he’s got the range:

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