Serbian Basketball Stars Shine in NBA Summer League: Đurišić and Marković Impress!
If you thought Serbian basketball players were just quiet supporters in the NBA, it’s time to wake up! Nikola Đurišić and Bogoljub Marković stormed into the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas like a tornado, showing that Serbia has a lot to say on the American court.
Đurišić – The Serbian Sniper in Atlanta
Nikola Đurišić, the forward for Atlanta, played a memorable game. In just 27 minutes on the court, Đurišić scored 16 points with impressive shooting percentages – 46% on two-pointers, 55% from free throws, and 11 attempts from three-point range! He also added 4 assists, 2 rebounds, stole the ball, and blocked a shot. Yes, you read that right – he stole the ball and blocked a shot! Atlanta defeated Phoenix, and Đurišić was one of the main reasons.
Marković – The New Serbian Center in Milwaukee
Bogoljub Marković, the 47th pick in the draft, debuted for Milwaukee and immediately showed he wasn’t there to just hang around. In 23 minutes, Marković scored 14 points with 36% shooting on two-pointers and 50% on three-pointers, plus 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Milwaukee unfortunately lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, but Marković showed that the future of Serbian basketball in the NBA is bright.
Serbian Talents Put on a Show
Besides Đurišić and Marković, several other Serbian players made a good impression. Uroš Trifunović did not enter the game for Houston, but even signing an NBA contract is a big achievement. It’s clear that the Serbian basketball school continues to produce talents who can compete with the best in the world.
Summer League as a Launchpad
The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is not just fun – it’s where stars are made. Atlanta won both of their games, Phoenix stands at 1-1, Milwaukee at 1-2, and Houston lost both games. These numbers might not sound like an NBA final, but for young players like Đurišić and Marković, it’s just the beginning.
Why Does This Matter?
Serbian players in the NBA Summer League show that Serbia still has a lot to offer to world basketball. With talents fighting and shining, we can expect our guys to be more and more present on the biggest basketball stage in the future.
Conclusion
If you thought the NBA was far away and Serbian players couldn’t do anything there, think again. Nikola Đurišić and Bogoljub Marković proved they are ready to fight and shine. And who knows, maybe this is just the start of a new era of Serbian basketball in the NBA.
So, what do you think? Will Đurišić and Marković become the new Serbian NBA heroes or is this just a flash? Drop a comment, let the people’s voice be heard!
Source: B92 Sport, 14.07.2023
