Pick 47: Bogoljub Markovic

[Gianstoppable]

Pretty sure this guy was in my NBA2k25 draft class and you can cheese with him because he’s big and can dribble

Is the expression "you can cheese with him" a Wisconsin thing?

"That girl? She's so brat, you can totally cheese with her."

Its a gaming term

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Also if you have a cat

[Baddy Chuck]

First line in his (honestly thorough) draft profile in the Athletic: "Goes by Bogi". So I guess that's what we're calling him if he ever sees minutes.

Cursed Bucks big nickname.

[RiotPunch]

First line in his (honestly thorough) draft profile in the Athletic: "Goes by Bogi". So I guess that's what we're calling him if he ever sees minutes.

Cursed Bucks big nickname.

And Bucks trade acquisition.

[Matches Malone]

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[El Pooch Grande]

https://www.nbadraft.net/players/bogoljub-markovic/

NBA Comparison: Nikola Mirotić

Strengths: Skilled and mobile 6’11” stretch-four with a modern offensive toolkit and projectable two-way upside … Runs the floor well for his size and thrives in transition opportunities, using long strides and smooth footwork to fill lanes or trail into spot-up looks … High-level shooter for his position with a clean, high release and deep range — shot 37% from three in the 2024–25 ABA League on solid volume … Effective in pick-and-pop sets and capable from the mid-post as well … Excellent court vision for a power forward — averaged 2.7 assists and consistently hits cutters and weak-side shooters from the post … Capable face-up scorer who can attack closeouts with one or two dribbles and finish with finesse, often using Euro steps or floaters … Advanced post game for his age, with touch finishes, turnaround jumpers, and hooks (right-hand dominant) … Shows impressive grab-and-go potential with good open-floor ball control … Measured 8′11.75” standing reach and has solid shot-blocking timing, contributing 1.1 blocks per game … Comfortable switching on the perimeter for brief stints, and can contain wings using solid feet and long recovery strides … Rebounds well through timing and anticipation, averaging 6.8 boards per game … Won the ABA League Top Prospect award in 2024–25 … Plays with poise and polish — shows strong fundamentals and decision-making for his age …

Weaknesses: Needs to improve overall physical strength — currently listed at 212 lbs and can get displaced when defending on the block … Frame still developing and struggles to finish through contact against pro-level physicality … Fouls too frequently due to late closeouts or upright positioning — averaged over 3 fouls per game … Footwork is good but lacks quick-twitch lateral burst, which can limit him in switch-heavy schemes … Defensive awareness is still inconsistent — occasionally a step late on rotations or slow to recognize back cuts … Can be turnover prone under pressure (2.4 TOPG), and decision-making can waver when forced to play outside of his comfort zone … Shooting stroke is clean but release is a bit deliberate — may need to speed it up to be a consistent NBA-level threat … Free-throw rate is lower than expected for a player with his usage and size … Needs to become more physical on the glass — relies on positioning and length over box-out fundamentals … Motor can waver for stretches when his touches dip or when physically worn down.

Outlook: Marković projects as a long-term stretch forward with valuable floor-spacing, vision, and offensive skill at 6’11” … With continued strength development, he has a clear pathway to becoming a modern NBA 4 — capable of playing inside-out, defending in space, and operating as a secondary playmaker … His shooting touch and offensive IQ are already at a high level, and his frame gives him plenty of room to grow into a more physical and impactful presence … If he can refine his defensive discipline and become more assertive on the glass, he could evolve into a Lauri Markkanen-type starter … At minimum, Marković offers clear rotation upside with stretch shooting, feel, and face-up scoring … One of the more intriguing international upside bets in the 2025 class — and a likely mid-to-late first-round pick with room to rise.

Notes: Measured 6′11″ with shoes, 212 lbs, with a 7′0″ wingspan and 8′11.75″ standing reach at the 2024 adidas Eurocamp … Played 30 games for Mega Basket in the 2024–25 ABA League, averaging 13.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 29.4 minutes per game … Shot 53.8% from the field, 37.0% from three (30-81), and 61.2% from the free-throw line (112-183) … Posted a 76.0% two-point FG clip (142-264) … Totaled 412 points, 205 rebounds, and 80 assists on the season … Named ABA League Top Prospect … Represented Serbia at U16 and U18 levels, winning gold at the 2023 U18 European Championships (14.1 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.7 APG) … Made senior national team debut during the 2025 EuroBasket qualifiers … Previously loaned to OKK Belgrade in 2023 for senior-level experience.

[Dick Tate]

The Bucks were a vault, there wasn't a single leak of this pick.

There’s a security level for the 47th pick?

[KidA24]

The Bucks were a vault, there wasn't a single leak of this pick.

There’s a security level for the 47th pick?

There is a security level when you don't have a silver spoon wannabe senator leaking **** to make himself feel cool

[Plossum]

Bogdonavich
DJ Wilson
Mirotic
Sandro
Tyler Smith
Bogoloco

Horst wants a stretch four gunner in the worst way

Don’t we already have Bobby though?

[Shaffty]

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Difference between last year and this one.

Is we got a consensus steal at 47 instead of a consensus reach at 23

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[tedbrogen]

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Cool. Might as well re-sign Prince to have a roster full of mobile fours (Giannis, Bobby, Boobjob, Smith, Kuz, Prince). Doc can start one PG and four mobile fours. First two guys off the bench, yep, you guessed it, mobile fours. No SG, no wings.

I kinda hate this team right now.

[tedbrogen]

Bogdonavich
DJ Wilson
Mirotic
Sandro
Tyler Smith
Bogoloco

Horst wants a stretch four gunner in the worst way

Don’t we already have Bobby though?

And a top three player in the league who plays the four?!?

[tedbrogen]

Seems like a skinner, worse version of Mamu. But with somehow a worse vert.

[tedbrogen]

Bogo was easily better this year than Miami's Nikola Jovic was on the same team a few years ago.

And it remains to be seen in Jovic is even going to be a rotational player after multiple years in the league…

[JEIS]

The Bucks were a vault, there wasn't a single leak of this pick.

They are the vault and the Brinks truck, because rumors are, they are about to move money.

[stellation]

Is the expression "you can cheese with him" a Wisconsin thing?

"That girl? She's so brat, you can totally cheese with her."

Its a gaming term

Sent from my SM-S918U using RealGM mobile app

Also if you have a cat

How do you use it with a cat?

[benultimate]

Seems to me to be a bit like our old friend Dragan Bender, drafted in the range Dragan should have been drafted in

[soxperry]

The Bucks were a vault, there wasn't a single leak of this pick.

They are the vault and the Brinks truck, because rumors are, they are about to move money.

[emunney]

There's at least a chance that this is a home run pick. I'm happy with it. There's a lot to like with this kid.

[Sigra]

Nickname is "Bogi". Not "Bogo".

FYI

[Coach Carter]

First thoughts: Seems like someone the Heat would draft

Expectations: People to struggle with his first name