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Bojan Bogdanovic Retires After Chronic Foot Injury Ends 10-Year NBA Career

After two surgeries, more than a year of rehabilitation cost him the entire 2024–25 season, leading to his retirement.

Apr 14, 2024; New York, New York, USA;  New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) celebrates after making a three-point shot in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Bojan Bogdanovic
Bojan Bogdanovic, who played 10 NBA seasons after a long career in Europe, announced his retirement following a foot injury

Overview

  • Bogdanovic announced his decision on June 29, citing an unhealed left foot injury that required two surgeries.
  • He closes his career with 719 regular-season games played across six NBA teams, including Brooklyn, Indiana and Utah.
  • Over ten seasons he averaged 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 39.4 percent from three-point range.
  • Originally the 31st overall pick in 2011, he postponed his NBA debut until 2014 after honing his skills in Europe.
  • The foot injury first sidelined him for the 2023-24 season and, despite surgery in February, kept him out of 2024–25 and forced his retirement.