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Bucks shouldn't forget about Bogoljub Markovic — a bright spot amid Giannis fears
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The name Bogoljub Markovic may have escaped the minds of most Milwaukee Bucks fans this season.
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It's worth remembering it, because he's a bright spot heading into a summer that will be filled with Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors.
Markovic was the No. 47 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Bucks out of Mega Basket in the Adriatic League -- the same club Nikola Jokic played at.
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At 6-foot-11 and 190 pounds, Markovic has an intriguing skillset, and he'll turn 21 years old this upcoming July.
Markovic ended up staying in Europe for this season, but he'll likely come to the NBA for the 2026-27 season.
And the great news for Milwaukee is that Markovic took a step up this season for Mega Basket.
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He raised his scoring average from 13.7 points to 16.6 points per game.
He also lifted his rebounding average from 6.8 to 8.6.
Markovic added 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks per game.
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He has shot 35.2% from 3-point range in his last two seasons in Adriatic League action, as well.
With his length and varied skillset, Markovic could end up being a quality NBA player. He may have to find a way to impact games a bit more defensively, but he's working with a solid base.
The Bucks can at least look forward to bringing Markovic aboard for next season.
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