Bogdan Bogdanovic stated Li Kaier, also called NBA participant Kyle Anderson, might have extra time earlier than getting accustomed to the type of play in FIBA tournaments comparable to the continued 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The Serbian guard on Saturday confirmed Li simply the way it’s executed.
Bogdanovic, who performs for the Atlanta Hawks within the NBA, was the main scorer in Serbia’s 105-63 thrashing of Li’s China in Group B motion of the worldwide cagefest.
Aside from his offensive output, the 31-year-old Bogdanovic additionally performed relentless protection on Li, who completed the sport scoreless in 26 minutes of play.
“Tough game for him but for sure, he’s trying to adjust [as] this is just his first tournament,” Bogdanovic stated.
“I know how it is when you’re playing different games. He will need time to adjust.”
Many eyes have been on Li earlier than the World Cup because the American-born baller was anticipated to deliver lots of expertise to the world no. 27 Chinese squad. After all, he had stints for quite a few NBA golf equipment just like the San Antonio Spurs, the Memphis Grizzlies, and his present workforce, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He, nonetheless, went chilly in his FIBA debut as he went 0-of-9 from the sector, occasion although he posted 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and one steal.
But Bogdanovic is simply glad that Serbia’s sport plan labored out the way in which they wished it to.
“I think we played well, especially the second half. First games are always hard and I’m just happy that we won today,” he added.
“We moved the ball really well. Yes, in the World Cup, the best teams are the ones who move the ball well to get easy baskets.”
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
