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NBA: Ranking the league’s best third options

By Hans Themistode

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 15, 2021 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Bulls 105-91.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 15, 2021 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Bulls 105-91.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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NBA: Ranking the league’s best third options: 15. Bogdan Bogdanovic, Atlanta Hawks

If we hooked up several members in the front office of the Atlanta Hawks to a lie detector test, they would have a hard time saying they’re happy with Bogdan Bogdanovic this year.

In each of his first four seasons, the smooth shooting two guard continued to get better and better. He went from averaging 11.8 points per game in his rookie year to 16.4 in year four. Currently, Bogdanociv is dropping just 12.4 points per game. To be fair, he has dealt with a number of injuries. Still, when he’s right, he’s a great third option.

Just last season, Bogdanovic was on the brink of joining the 50/40/90 club. He went on to average 90.9% from the free throw line, 43.8 from behind the arc, and 47.3% from the field. Bogdanovic isn’t the best third option in the league today but he is one of the most efficient.