Pistons acquire Bojan Bogdanovic from Jazz
Last season, Bojan Bogdanovic had an average of 18.1 points per game, made an average of 2.6 three-pointers per game, and had 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, achieved an average of 18.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists over 30.9 minutes per game. Over the past three seasons in Utah, he has maintained an average of 18.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists, with a shooting accuracy of 45% from the field and 40% from the 3-point line. Furthermore, Bogdanović has consistently scored over 150 3-pointers in each of his past 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, originating from Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, started his professional career in Europe, particularly with Real Madrid in Spain and Fenerbahce in Turkey. He played a significant role in Fenerbahce’s victory in the Turkish Cup in 2013, as well as their triumphs in the Turkish Supercup and Turkish League championship in 2014.
In 2021, Olynyk became a free agent and signed with Detroit. He participated in 40 games, averaging 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.
