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Bogut with the Golden State Warriors in 2019
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| Born | 28 November 1984 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Utah (2003–2005) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2005–2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005–2012 | Milwaukee Bucks | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2016 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Cleveland Cavaliers | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Los Angeles Lakers | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | Sydney Kings | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Points | 6,808 (9.6 ppg) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 6,112 (8.7 rpg) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Blocks | 1,091 (1.5 bpg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Andrew Michael Bogut (born 28 November 1984) is an Australian former professional basketball player. He spent most of his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Andrew is 7 feet tall and played as a center.
He was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks as the very first player in the 2005 NBA draft. Later, he joined the Golden State Warriors in 2012. With the Warriors, he won an NBA championship in 2015. Bogut also played for the Sydney Kings in Australia's NBL. He was named the NBL's Most Valuable Player in 2019.
Andrew Bogut is seen as a very important figure in Australian basketball. He helped many Australian players get into the NBA. He also played a big role in making the Australian NBL popular again.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Andrew Bogut was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1984. His parents came to Australia from Croatia in the 1970s. Growing up, Andrew played different sports like Australian rules football and tennis. But basketball was his main passion.
When he was 15, he was cut from a junior state basketball team. This made him work even harder. He got help from a professional player named Siniša Marković. Andrew's basketball career really took off when he joined the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in 2002.
He played in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL) in 2002 and 2003. He helped the AIS team win a conference title. Later, he joined Australia's Under-19 national team. He was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Greece. He led his team to win the championship. In that tournament, he averaged 26.3 points and 17 rebounds per game. He even had a great game against the USA, scoring 22 points and grabbing 18 rebounds.
College Career at Utah
Andrew Bogut played college basketball for the Utah Utes. In his first year (2003–04), he averaged 12.5 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. He was named the Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year.
In his second year (2004–05), he was amazing. He started all 35 games and led the Utes to a 29–6 record. They also reached the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. He led the whole country with 26 "double-doubles" (scoring double digits in points and rebounds). He was also second in rebounding and eighth in shooting percentage.
Andrew was named the national college player of the year by ESPN.com and Basketball Times in 2005. He also won the Naismith College Player of the Year and the John R. Wooden Award. His jersey number 4 was later retired by the Utah Utes, which is a huge honor.
Professional Basketball Journey
Milwaukee Bucks (2005–2012)
In 2005, Andrew Bogut made history. He was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks as the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. This made him the first Australian player ever to be drafted number one in the NBA.
In his first season (2005–06), he played in all 82 games. He averaged 9.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Over the next few seasons, he kept improving his game. In the 2007–08 season, he set career-highs with 14.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
The 2009–10 season was a big one for Andrew. He averaged 15.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. He earned All-NBA Third Team honors. This was a great achievement for him and the Bucks. However, he suffered a serious injury to his hand, elbow, and wrist near the end of that season. This kept him out for the rest of the year.
He returned in the 2010–11 season and led the league in blocks. In 2012, he fractured his ankle, which ended his season early.
Golden State Warriors (2012–2016)
In March 2012, Andrew Bogut was traded to the Golden State Warriors. He had surgery on his ankle and returned to play in January 2013. In the playoffs that year, he had a career-high 21 rebounds in one game.
He signed a new contract with the Warriors in 2013. Even with some injuries, he was a strong defensive player. In the 2014–15 season, he helped the Warriors win the 2015 NBA Finals. They defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games. This was Andrew's first NBA championship!
The next season (2015–16), the Warriors had an amazing year. They won an NBA-record 73 games. Andrew played a key role in their success. They reached the NBA Finals again, facing the Cavaliers. Unfortunately, Andrew got a knee injury during Game 5 and could not finish the series. The Warriors ended up losing the series in seven games.
Later NBA Teams (2016–2018)
After his time with the Warriors, Andrew was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2016. He played briefly for them before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, who then waived him.
In March 2017, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. But sadly, he broke his left leg just 56 seconds into his first game with them. This injury ended his season.
In September 2017, Andrew signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played 24 games for them before being waived in January 2018. He decided to return to Australia to be with his family.
Sydney Kings (2018–2020)
In April 2018, Andrew Bogut signed a two-year deal with the Sydney Kings in Australia's NBL. He had a fantastic season in 2018–19. He was named the NBL Most Valuable Player. He also won the Best Defensive Player award. He helped the Kings reach the playoffs.
After the NBL season, Andrew briefly returned to the Golden State Warriors in March 2019. He played in the 2019 NBA Finals with them, where they lost to the Toronto Raptors.
He then rejoined the Sydney Kings for the 2019–20 NBL season. He helped them finish first in the regular season. In December 2020, Andrew Bogut announced his retirement from basketball. He said that many injuries were the main reason for his decision.
National Team Career
Andrew Bogut proudly represented the Australian Boomers. He played in several major international tournaments.
- 2004 Athens Olympics: He started for the Boomers and played well.
- 2006 FIBA World Championship: He led Australia in points and rebounds.
- 2008 Beijing Olympics: He was a starter for the team.
- 2012 London Olympics: He could not play due to an ankle injury.
- 2015 FIBA Oceania Championship: He was part of the squad.
- 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics: The Boomers finished in fourth place, which tied Australia's best-ever Olympic basketball result.
- 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup: The Boomers again finished fourth.
Personal Life
Andrew Bogut is married to Jessica, and they have two sons named Luka and Nikola. Besides English, Andrew also speaks Croatian.
Career Statistics
Andrew Bogut had a successful career with many impressive statistics. He was known for his rebounding, blocking shots, and strong defense.
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA Regular Season Highlights
- Played 706 career NBA games.
- Averaged 9.6 points per game.
- Averaged 8.7 rebounds per game.
- Averaged 1.5 blocks per game.
- Led the league in blocks in 2010–11.
NBA Playoff Highlights
- Played 77 career NBA playoff games.
- Averaged 6.7 rebounds per game.
- Averaged 1.2 blocks per game.
College Career Highlights
- Played 68 college games.
- Averaged 16.6 points per game.
- Averaged 11.1 rebounds per game.
Images for kids
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Bogut with the Bucks in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Andrew Bogut para niños
