The 47th overall pick averaged eight points per game during NBA Summer League
It looks like we will have to wait at least one more year before we see 2025 Milwaukee Bucks second-round draft pick Bogoljub Markovič on an official NBA court. Per a release by his European pro team, Mega Basket, he will return for at least one more season. Markovič did show some flashes of potential during his time in the NBA Summer League, averaging 8.0 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 1.4 APG, shooting 48% from the field in those five games.
Per the Release, #Bucks’ 47th overall pick Bogoljub Markovic will return to Europe to play at least one more season with Mega Basket.
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As the offseason wore on, it seemed more and more likely that Markovič would be heading back to Europe. The Bucks re-signing Chris Livingston and bringing in Cole Anthony after his buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies filled the NBA roster to 15 players, and all their two-way contracts are filled as well. Even if the Bucks had waived Andre Jackson Jr.’s remaining contract, I doubt the Bucks would have picked Markovič to fill that 15th slot (it would be more likely they bring back Thanasis Antetokounmpo instead).
It was clear during his time in the Summer League that Markovič wasn’t ready to handle playing against NBA competition. While he did show flashes of decent three-point shooting and an ability to drive down the lane, he needs a lot of work on the defensive end. Physically speaking, there were times when he was bullied by stronger and more athletic players, especially against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Another year across the Atlantic should hopefully give Markovič time to bulk up and hone his skills so that he might be ready to join the NBA in 2026.