Sharpshooter Bogdanović Calls It Quits After 10-Year NBA Journey
Six-foot-seven veteran Bojan Bogdanović, 36, announced his retirement on June 29, 2025 after a decade in the NBA. A persistent foot injury sidelined him for 14 months, leading to two surgeries. In a heartfelt social media post, he reflected, “Sometimes in life, you don't choose the moment. The moment chooses you.”
Originally drafted 31st overall by Miami in 2011, Bogdanović spent three seasons in the EuroLeague before debuting with Brooklyn in 2014. Over the years, he played for six NBA teams: Nets, Wizards, Pacers, Jazz, Pistons, and finally the Knicks.
A Legacy of Consistency & Scoring
- Career averages: 15.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.7 APG across 719 games, with a 39.4% three-point clip cbssports.com+4reuters.com+4cbssports.com+4
- Highlight performances: standout seasons with Utah (20.2 PPG in 2019–20) and Detroit (21.6 PPG in 2022–23)
Injury Sidelines What Could’ve Been
Bogdanović missed all of 2024–25 due to lingering foot issues. After season-ending surgery in February and being waived by the Nets, he decided it was time to step away.
Why It Matters
- Trusty floor spacer – One of the league’s steadiest perimeter scorers throughout his career.
- European export success – A model of international impact in the NBA.
- Foot injuries’ toll – His retirement underscores the persistent threat injuries pose, even to established veterans.