Pistons successfully retain former Jazz veteran Bogdanovic to sign for another two years

2022-10-31 14:47

Pistons successfully retain former Jazz veteran Bogdanovic to sign for another two years


With the last year left on the contract of former Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic , 33 , after being traded to the Detroit Pistons, the Pistons have been quick to deal with the veteran's recent contract extension. Negotiations to keep the core veteran as part of the future roster. In the end, the two sides finally got their wish and reached an agreement to renew the contract.


Bogdanovic spent eight years in the NBA playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, Jazz and Pistons. He has represented the Jazz since 2019 and averaged a maximum of 20.2 points per game during his three seasons.


He played in 69 games last season and averaged 18.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.5 steals while shooting 38.7 percent from three-point range and 45.5 percent from the field, an NBA career average. A player with a rate of 39.2%, he has become the core of the Jazz's rotation by virtue of his strength and rich experience, and has played a great role in both defensive end and outside shooting.


Meanwhile, the veteran striker's performance levels continue to climb. He averaged 23 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game in 31.2 minutes in the NBA offseason representing his country in the EuroBasket Championship while shooting 51.7 percent from the field and 51.1 percent from three-point range. hit rate.


Pistons successfully retain former Jazz veteran Bogdanovic to sign for another two years


However, since the Jazz are in the rebuilding phase and the veteran's contract is approaching, Bogdanovic will inevitably become part of the team's trading chips. In the end, the Jazz traded the veteran to the Pistons for 23-year-old rookie guard Saben Lee and 31-year-old forward Kelly Olynyk.


It is reported that after joining the Pistons , Bogdanovic’s previous contract will end this season, but Pistons head coach Dwayne Casey appreciates the veteran and hopes that he chooses to stay in the team as a veteran. Positively affect the young lineup, help the defensive end and effectively improve the team's 32.6% outside shooting percentage, which ranked last in the last season, and lead the Pistons to a higher level.


It is worth noting that Bogdanovic is already a popular figure in the free agency market before his contract is up. It is rumored that many teams include the 2021 championship Milwaukee Bucks, the 2020 championship Los Angeles Lakers and other teams. Season-best record Phoenix Suns are interested in the market to introduce him.


According to a report by well-known reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, Bogdanovic gave an answer recently and finally agreed to stay with the Pistons and signed a two-year contract worth $39.1 million , the two sides will extend the cooperation period until the end of the 2024-2025 season.