FIBA World Cup 2019: Top 5 players from the tournament

Ricky Rubio was among the best performers at the 2019 FIBA World Cup
Ricky Rubio was among the best performers at the 2019 FIBA World Cup

#2 Bodgan Bogdanovic - Serbia

Bogdan Bogdanovic was excellent despite Serbia's disappointing campaign
Bogdan Bogdanovic was excellent despite Serbia's disappointing campaign

Serbia traveled to China as the favorites, although a surprise defeat to Argentina in the quarter-finals ended hopes of a dream matchup with Team USA in the semi-finals. Due to Team USA's numerous withdrawals, the Serbians had boasted the best roster in China, but the likes of Nikola Jokic and Nemanja Bjelica struggled to hit top form.

Nevertheless, fellow NBA star Bogdan Bogdanovic enjoyed a breakout competition as he put together a series of eye-catching performances.

The Sacramento Kings star dropped 31 points on both Italy and the Czech Republic, eventually finishing the competition averaging 22.9 points per game. Bogdanovic also contributed 4.4 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game and aside from a wayward showing against Puerto Rico, the 27-year-old was arguably Serbia's best performer in each contest.

Bogdanovic will now be hoping to enjoy the best season of his career with the Kings.

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