Will Jokic play in the European Championship in August? Bogdan, a team-mate in the national team: I think he'll play

On May 24, Beijing time, Nuggets star Jokic's summer may still be busy. He is expected to lead the Serbian men's basketball team to the 2025 FIBA Euro Championship, at least his national team teammate Bogdan is optimistic about him participating. Jokic himself has yet to make a final decision.

Serbia are building a strong squad for FIBA Euro 2025 and key players are expected to feature in the group stage in Riga, with key players expected Vasilye Misić, Bogdan Bogdanovic and possibly even Jokic in Riga.

Suns guard Micic has committed to playing for the national team, Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic is also expected to join, and three-time NBA MVP Jokic — at least according to his teammates — could also be on the list.

"I'm optimistic. I think he's going to play," Bogdan said of Jokic at a media conference in the EuroBasketball League Final Four, "I'm not sure, but I think he'll play." ”

Bogdan and Jokic both competed for Serbia at last summer's Paris Olympics. They came close to upsetting the United States in the semi-finals to help them win the bronze medal.

FIBA Euro 2025 will take place from August 27 to September 14 and will be held in the four countries of Cyprus, Finland, Poland and Latvia.

Serbia's group stage will be played in Riga, Latvia, where they will face Latvia, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Estonia and Portugal in the group stage.

Jokic played in 70 regular-season games for the Nuggets this season, averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game, and played in 14 playoff games for the Nuggets, averaging 26.2 points, 12.7 rebounds and 8 assists per game. The Nuggets eliminated the Clippers 4-3 in the first round and lost to the Thunder 3-4 in the second round. In the regular season MVP vote, Jokic came in second.