Bogdan Bogdanovic says Fenerbahce wingman Tarik Biberovic is ready for his NBA debut, but first, he has to win the EuroLeague title with the Turkish club.
The Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic praised Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul wingman Tarik Biberovic.
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After being asked whether Biberovic is ready for the NBA, Bogdanovic named one condition.
"He's ready [for the NBA] because he's talented and young, but he needs to win here [in Fenerbahce] first. He can go after," Bogdanovic said during All-25 EuroLeague Team media availability. "His progress has been amazing the last couple of years and I hope he keeps working."
Bogdanovic also admitted he saw the comparisons between him and Biberovic, crediting the Fenerbahce fanbase.
"I have to say Fener fans are the best in the world and they are the only ones that can make that," Bogi said.
Meanwhile, Biberovic himself admitted that he's not focusing on the NBA right now, despite the multiple links.
"I'm just hearing rumors," Biberovic said on Thursday. "To be honest, I told all my managers, agents, and whoever is dealing with the NBA teams that if there's something about the NBA, until I finish the season, I don't want to talk about it because I don't want anything to distract me from my goal right now."
Drafted 56th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA Draft, the 24-year-old wing remains tied to the franchise, which still holds his rights.
This season, Biberovic averages 10.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 8.6 PIR per game in 35 EuroLeague appearances for Fenerbahce.
Edvinas Jablonskis
Edvinas Jablonskis began his basketball coverage career in 2017. Starting as a Daily Writer for BasketNews.lt, he steadily climbed the ranks and became a Daily Editor for BasketNews.com in 2021, a position he continues to hold. Over the years, Jablonskis has covered multiple EuroLeague Final Fours and international tournaments, including the FIBA EuroBasket, FIBA Basketball World Cup, and FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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