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What’s different about Giannis Antetokounmpo situation this offseason?<\/p>\n
What’s different about the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation this offseason? Jim Owczarski discusses next moves for the Milwaukee Bucks.<\/p>\n
The Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> picked international big man Bogoljub Markovic 47th in the 2025 NBA draft on June 26.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-11 hooper played in Serbia for Mega Basket, the same team that once helped develop future three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.\u00a0<\/p>\n Markovic impressed many scouts last season, playing 30 games for his team while averaging 13.7 points and 6.8 rebounds in over 29 minutes per game. He also showcased his ability to stretch the floor, shooting 37% from three-point range and an efficient 53.8% from the field overall.<\/p>\n ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony assessed Markovic as a prospect.<\/p>\n \u201cAt his best, his ability to space the floor, push off the defensive glass and finish skillfully in the paint is intriguing, but he’ll need to make progress with his physicality, feel for the game and toughness to make use of those tools at the highest levels,\u201d Givony wrote.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how social media reacted to the Bucks\u2019 draft pick.<\/p>\n What % chance do you give Bogoljub Markovic of ever stepping foot onto an NBA court for the Bucks<\/p>\n \u2014 Nathan Marzion (@nathanmarzion) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 47. Milwaukee Bucks – Bogoljub Markovic<\/p>\n Grade: A+<\/p>\n My favorite pick over this stretch of the draft<\/p>\n Markovic might not be in the NBA this coming season, but his skillset is exactly what the NBA loves to see from players with his size<\/p>\n Great playmaking feel and touch packed into\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/8eMzppfURV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Bucks drafting a +Bogoljub Markovi\u0107 fits in pretty well into the old-template surrounding a Giannis Antetokounmpo at the Frontcourt\u2019s.<\/p>\n I can understand the value in the talent-investment and shaping-up of the roster to emphasize another +\u201cPoint Giannis\u201d-centric roster. https:\/\/t.co\/KeYGiMPtr6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Sig (@sig_50) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 47. Milwaukee Bucks: Bogoljub Markovic \u2014 \ud835\udd6e\ud835\udd8d\ud835\udd97\ud835\udd8e\ud835\udd98 (@KrypticNFL) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n I\u2019d anticipate if at all the trade-exception being used the Bucks will divert from a Santi Aldama (if available?) as they\u2019ve just put their eggs into the draft-investment of Bogoljub Markovi\u0107.<\/p>\n I like the archetype-talent no doubt, we\u2019ll see what this ends up being soon enough!<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Sig (@sig_50) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Brb while I go watch Bogoljub Markovic highlights<\/p>\n \u2014 Matthew Streeter (@Matt__Streeter) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Remember the name Bogoljub Markovic he is going to be the MVP one day<\/p>\n \u2014 Giorgos Nakoutis (@nak_out1ss) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Bogoljub Markovic is the Sandro Mamukelashvili of Hugo Bessons<\/p>\n \u2014 Scott Grodsky (@ScottGrodsky) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n @beatingthebook<\/a> As a Milwaukee bucks fan I was very excited waiting for the teams one and only 47th overall selection and they draft Bogoljub Markovic, he will inevitably be called BOGO by the media but remember we only got one pick no BOGO<\/p>\n \u2014 SCUBA SCOTT (@kenosha11th) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Bogoljub Markovic stats last season (playing in Jokic’s old team) :<\/p>\n 13.7 PPG Thoughts on your newest Milwaukee Buck? pic.twitter.com\/9CyGUHE5Hj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bucks Muse (@BucksMuse) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Listen, I don\u2019t like making grand pronouncements on draft night, but if things shake out the right way, I can see Bogoljub Markovic becoming one of best guys named Bogoljub to ever play in the NBA. pic.twitter.com\/oLqWplaEST<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n I\u2019m bought into the idea of Bogoljub Markovi\u0107: 7ft Unicorn, Frontcourt-Wing.<\/p>\n This is the archetype-talent of the Santi Aldama\u2019s & Chet Holmgren\u2019s of the world on the offensive-end.<\/p>\n It also fits the \u201c2016-Big\u2019s\u201d-blueprint.<\/p>\n I\u2019ll play the draft-n-stash game for high-potential \ud83d\udd10. https:\/\/t.co\/4AEVDQBe7U<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Sig (@sig_50) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Bogoljub would have been my pick for the Wizards at #43. Markovic has legit offensive upside but will need to develop more on the defensive end. https:\/\/t.co\/ZyDFqjjtQZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dat2U (7\/11 \ud83d\udc08\u200d\u2b1b\ufe0f\ud83d\udc05) (@Dat2UReturns) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n I like this Bucks pick a lot. Bogoljub Markovic was 19th on my board and he’s a big man like we need. More thoughts will be coming soon.<\/p>\n \u2014 Finn Kuehl (@finleykuehl) June 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Shams: Giannis is closely monitoring the Bucks\u2019 draft choice tonight to assess if he has a better chance to win there or elsewhere.<\/p>\n Bucks: Select Bogoljub Markovic from Serbia.<\/p>\n Camera: Pans to tall child with braces.<\/p>\n Givony: Bucks will be stashing him for a year in Serbia.<\/p>\n \u2014 Rit Holtzman (@BenRitholtzNBA) June 27, 2025<\/a>
Grade: C
One of the only players I haven\u2019t watched, he has some intrigue with his frame and offensive skills but I don\u2019t ever see the defense developing to an above average level<\/p>\n
6.8 RPG
2.7 APG
53.8% FG
37.0% 3PT
76.0% FT<\/p>\n