Pistons acquire Bojan Bogdanovic from Jazz
Last season, Bojan Bogdanovic had an average of 18.1 points per game, with an average of 2.6 three-pointers on a shooting percentage of 39.2%.
DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has acquired forward Bojan Bogdanović from the Utah Jazz in exchange for forward/center Kelly Olynyk, guard Saben Lee and cash considerations.
Last season with the Jazz, Bogdanović, who stands at 6-7 and weighs 226 pounds, averaged 18.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 30.9 minutes per game. Over the past three seasons in Utah, he has averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists, while shooting 45% from the field and 40% from beyond the three-point line. Additionally, Bogdanović has succeeded in making over 150 three-pointers in each of his last five seasons.
Drafted 31st overall in the 2011 NBA Draft, Bogdanović played professionally overseas before coming to the NBA in 2014. In 603 career NBA games, he’s averaged 15.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists with Brooklyn, Washington, Indiana and Utah.
Bogdanović, who was born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, started his professional career in Europe, playing for Real Madrid in Spain and Fenerbahce in Turkey. He played a key role in Fenerbahce’s victory in the Turkish Cup in 2013, as well as their wins in the Turkish Supercup and Turkish League championship in 2014.
In 2021, Olynyk became a free agent and signed with Detroit. He played in 40 games and had an average of 9.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
Lee was drafted 38th overall by the Pistons in the 2020 NBA draft. In 85 games with Detroit, he averaged 5.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
