Andrew Bogut

Andrew Bogut

Bogut with the Warriors in March 2013
No. 12 – Golden State Warriors
Position Center
League NBA
Personal information
Born (1984-11-28) 28 November 1984
Melbourne, Victoria
Nationality Australian
Listed height 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight 260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school St John's Regional College
(Melbourne, Victoria)
Lake Ginninderra
(Canberra, ACT)
College Utah (2003–2005)
NBA draft 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Playing career 2005–present
Career history
2005–2012 Milwaukee Bucks
2012–present Golden State Warriors
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Australia
U19 World Championship
2003 Greece U19 National Team

Andrew Michael Bogut (born 28 November 1984) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 7-foot (2.1 m) center was a star at the University of Utah for two years before declaring for the NBA draft. He was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft, thus becoming the first Australian player and the second Utah player (the first being Bill McGill) to be drafted number one overall.

Early life

Though he was born and raised in Melbourne, Bogut's parents, Michael and Anne, are Croatians who immigrated to Australia from what was then Yugoslavia in the 1970s.[1] Bogut grew up playing Australian rules football and tennis in addition to basketball. As a child, he patterned his basketball game after Toni Kukoč, a Croatian NBA player who spent the majority of the 1990s playing for the Chicago Bulls.[2] As a 15-year-old, he was cut from the Victoria junior state representative team. In response to this setback, Bogut began to improve his game with the help of Siniša Marković,[3] a professional basketballer from Yugoslavia.[4] Bogut's emergence on the international basketball stage began after he earned a roster spot with the Australian Institute of Sport, which toured the United States in November of 2001 and 2002. Then he competed in the South East Australian Basketball League in 2003, averaging 22 points, 14.5 rebounds and 2.7 blocked shots in 31 minutes per game. He later joined the U-19 Australian national team and was named most valuable player of the 2003 FIBA Junior World Championships in Greece after leading the Emus to the title. In eight games, he averaged 26.3 points, 17 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks and shot 61 percent from the field and 74 percent from the free throw line. One of the highlights of his MVP conquest was a 22-point, 18-rebound performance in a 106–85 win over the USA in the quarter-finals of the medal round.[5]

College career

As a freshman at Utah in 2003–04, Bogut averaged 12.5 points and 9.9 rebounds in 33 games. He subsequently earned CollegeInsider.com All-Freshman Team honours, Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year, second-team All-Mountain West Conference, and NABC second-team All-District 13.[6]

As a sophomore in 2004–05, Bogut started all 35 games for the Utes, leading them to a 29–6 record, the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, and a Mountain West Conference championship. He led the nation with 26 double-doubles and scored in double figures in 37 consecutive games dating back to the final two games of the 2003–04 season to have the sixth-longest streak in the country. He ranked 19th in the NCAA in scoring (20.4 ppg), second in rebounding (12.2 rpg) and eighth in field goal percentage (62.0), and led the Mountain West Conference in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage. He became one of 31 Utah players all-time to score 1,000 points in his career, but just the third to reach that mark in two seasons.[6] He was named the 2004–05 national player of the year by ESPN.com and Basketball Times, and earned Associated Press first-team All-American and leading vote getter, becoming the 11th Ute all-time to earn All-America honours. He also earned Naismith College Player of the Year honours and the John R. Wooden Award.[7]

College statistics

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2003–04 Utah 33 33 30.4 .577 .364 .640 9.9 2.2 .4 1.3 12.5
2004–05 Utah 35 35 35.0 .620 .360 .692 12.2 2.3 1.0 1.9 20.4
Career 68 68 32.7 .603 .361 .674 11.1 2.3 .7 1.6 16.6

Professional career

Milwaukee Bucks (2005–2012)

Bogut blocks a shot by Hamady N'Diaye of the Washington Wizards in 2011

Bogut was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. As a rookie in 2005–06, he earned All-Rookie First Team honours and finished third in votes for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He played in all 82 regular season games for the Bucks in his first season, averaging 9.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.

Bogut's second season in the league was cut short after spraining his left foot and being put on the injured reserve for the final 15 games. He had previously played in 153 consecutive games.[8] He improved his numbers in 2006–07 to 12.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.

In the 2007–08 NBA season, Bogut set career-highs in points (14.3), rebounds (9.8), blocks (1.7), steals (0.8) and minutes (34.9) per game.[9] He tallied a career-high 29 points against the Phoenix Suns in December and finished 9th in the NBA in blocks, 11th in rebounding and 12th in double-doubles (38). He started in 78 games for the Bucks, missing just four games through injury.[10]

Bogut appeared in just 36 games for the Bucks in 2008–09, missing the final 31 games of the season with a stress fracture in his lower back.[11] He faced more time on the sidelines during the 2009–10 season due to a strained ligament and bruise in his left leg.[11] On April 3, 2010, near the end of a breakout season, Bogut suffered a major injury. That night, in a game against the Phoenix Suns at the Bradley Center, Bogut had a chance to score on a fast break attempt. As he went up, Amaré Stoudemire appeared to make some contact with Bogut and he lost his balance while completing the dunk. He hung onto the rim for a brief moment to try to right himself but could not, and fell at an awkward angle. Placing his right arm out to break the fall, Bogut landed with all of his weight on top of his wrist and his arm twisted as he landed.[12] The next day, Bogut was diagnosed with a broken hand, dislocated elbow and sprained wrist, injuries that kept him out of for the remainder of the 2009–10 season.[13] In what was a breakout season for Bogut, he finished with averages of 15.9 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game, earning All-NBA Third Team honours, becoming first Bucks player named to the squad since Michael Redd in 2003–04.[14] Bogut helped the Bucks to a 46–36 record, their most wins since going 50–32 in 2000–01, and their first playoff appearance since 2006.[14]

Bogut returned to the Bucks' line-up in 2010–11, playing in 65 games and leading the league in blocks with 2.6 per game.[15]

Bogut with the Bucks in 2011

During the 2011 NBA lockout, Bogut chose to return home to Australia and play in the NBL for the 2011–12 season. He was linked to the Gold Coast Blaze, Adelaide 36ers and the team he supported when growing up, the Sydney Kings. Ultimately, he chose the Kings (who finished last in 2010–11), but the insurance to cover his remaining $39m contract with the Bucks could not be resolved, leaving the Kings and the NBL without his on-court services.[16] Following the breakdown in contract negotiations over the insurance money, Bogut stated he would like to join the Kings coaching staff in a bid not only to help the club, but help raise the NBL's profile. This, however, did not eventuate and he later returned to the Bucks following the conclusion of the lockout. On 25 January 2012, he fractured his ankle, ruling out for the rest of the season.[17]

Golden State Warriors (2012–present)

On 13 March 2012, Bogut and Stephen Jackson were traded to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown.[18] According to the Warriors, he underwent surgery in April to "clean out loose particles and bone spurs in the ankle".[17] He sat out the 2012–13 preseason, but played in four of the first five regular season games, averaging just 6.0 points and 3.8 rebounds. He was then declared out indefinitely. He received Regenokine treatment to aid his recovery in late November,[19] and it was also revealed that his procedure in April was more serious microfracture surgery than previously thought.[17] Bogut returned on 28 January 2013, recording 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 blocks in a road win over the Toronto Raptors. On 2 May 2013, in Game 6 of the first round of the playoffs, Bogut recorded playoff career-highs of 14 points and 21 rebounds. He also became the first Warriors player with 20 playoff rebounds since Larry Smith had 23 on 12 May 1987 against the Los Angeles Lakers.

On 25 October 2013, Bogut signed a three-year contract extension with the Warriors.[20] Despite another injury-riddled season in 2013–14, Bogut still finished 10th in NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting and became the first player in franchise history to average at least 10 rebounds per game while shooting 60 percent from the field.[21]

After playing well through the first 19 games of the 2014–15 season, Bogut injured his right knee on 8 December 2014 against the Minnesota Timberwolves and subsequently missed 12 games. He returned to action off the bench against Indiana on 7 January 2015, recording 4 points and 8 rebounds in a 117–102 win.[22] On 2 March 2015, he scored a season-high 16 points in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets.[23] On 7 April 2015, he recorded 8 points and a career-high 9 blocks in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.[24] Bogut and the Warriors won the 2015 NBA Finals after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games.

Disappointed in the way he personally ended the 2014–15 season, Bogut removed all processed sugars from his diet during the 2015 off-season and subsequently came into training camp in October 2015 with improved athleticism, having dropped 10 kilograms.[25] On 9 February 2016, Bogut had a season-best game with 13 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and a season-high six blocked shots in a 123–110 win over the Houston Rockets.[26]

National team career

Bogut started for the Boomers at the 2004 Athens Olympics, averaging 14.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocked shots and shooting 58.0% from the field. He represented Australia again in the 2006 FIBA World Championship. Australia advanced to the Round of 16 before losing to the United States. He averaged 12.8 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game during the tournament, leading Australia in both categories. He started for the Boomers at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In 2012, while playing for the contending Boomers in the London Olympics, he broke his left ankle.[27]

On 14 July 2015, Bogut was named in the Australian Boomers squad for their European tour and the 2015 FIBA Oceania Championship.[28]

NBA career statistics

Legend
  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
† Denotes season in which Bogut won an NBA championship
Led the league

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2005–06 Milwaukee 82 77 28.6 .533 .000 .629 7.0 2.3 .6 .8 9.4
2006–07 Milwaukee 66 66 34.2 .553 .200 .577 8.8 3.0 .7 .5 12.3
2007–08 Milwaukee 78 78 34.9 .511 .000 .587 9.8 2.6 .8 1.7 14.3
2008–09 Milwaukee 36 33 31.2 .577 .000 .571 10.3 2.0 .6 1.0 11.7
2009–10 Milwaukee 69 69 32.3 .520 .000 .629 10.2 1.8 .6 2.5 15.9
2010–11 Milwaukee 65 65 35.3 .495 .000 .442 11.1 2.0 .7 2.6 12.8
2011–12 Milwaukee 12 12 30.3 .449 .000 .609 8.3 2.6 1.0 2.0 11.3
2012–13 Golden State 32 32 24.6 .451 1.000 .500 7.7 2.1 .6 1.7 5.8
2013–14 Golden State 67 67 26.4 .627 .000 .344 10.0 1.7 .7 1.8 7.3
2014–15† Golden State 67 65 23.6 .563 .000 .524 8.1 2.7 .6 1.7 6.3
2015–16 Golden State 70 66 20.7 .627 1.000 .480 7.0 2.3 .5 1.6 5.4
Career 644 630 29.4 .535 .125 .558 8.9 2.3 .7 1.6 10.3

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2006 Milwaukee 5 5 34.4 .435 .000 .375 6.2 3.4 .6 .0 8.6
2013 Golden State 12 12 27.3 .582 .000 .348 10.9 1.8 .5 1.5 7.2
2015† Golden State 19 18 23.2 .560 .000 .385 8.1 1.9 .6 1.8 4.7
Career 36 35 26.1 .537 .000 .364 8.8 2.1 .6 1.4 6.1

References

  1. ↑ Brown, Daniel (22 March 2012). "Andrew Bogut: Seven things about the Warriors' new 7-footer". MercuryNews.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  2. ↑ Reed, Truman (13 April 2007). "Bucks Back When ... Andrew Bogut, Part I". NBA.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2007. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  3. ↑ Coleman, Mike (18 July 2008). "Andrew Bogut a down-to-earth NBA superstar". HeraldSun.com.au. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  4. ↑ Fang, Gavin (17 June 2005). "Melbourne's Andrew Bogut top pick in American NBL draft". ABC.net.au. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  5. ↑ Reed, Truman (16 April 2007). "Bucks Back When ... Andrew Bogut, Part II". NBA.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Andrew Bogut Bio". UtahUtes.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "Andrew Bogut". woodenaward.com. Archived from the original on 21 August 2015.
  8. ↑ Dampney, James (22 March 2007). "Bogut out for the season". FoxSports.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "Andrew Bogut NBA Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  10. ↑ "BOGUT SOARS IN 2007/08 NBA FULL SEASON RECAP". Basketball.net.au. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  11. 1 2 "Bogut concerned about injury run". ABC.net.au. 21 November 2009. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  12. ↑ Gardner, Charles F. (4 April 2010). "Bucks 107, Suns 98; Bucks lose Bogut for the season". jsonline.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  13. ↑ "Bucks' Bogut out indefinitely". ESPN.com. 4 April 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  14. 1 2 "Bogut named to All-NBA Third Team". NBA.com. 6 May 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  15. ↑ "ANDREW BOGUT - A JOURNEY TO AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP RING". Basketball.net.au. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  16. ↑ Stein, Marc (6 October 2011). "Andrew Bogut won't play in Australia". ESPN.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  17. 1 2 3 "Andrew Bogut out indefinitely". ESPN.com. 29 November 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2012.
  18. ↑ "Warriors Acquire Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson From Milwaukee". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  19. ↑ Amick, Sam (15 November 2012). "Bogut is getting blood manipulation treatments". hoopsworld.com. Archived from the original on 21 November 2012.
  20. ↑ Warriors sign Andrew Bogut to contract extension
  21. ↑ 2013–14 Season Review: Andrew Bogut
  22. ↑ Thompson scores 40, Warriors beat Pacers 117-102
  23. ↑ Jack's jumper gives Nets 110-108 win over Curry, Warriors
  24. ↑ Pelicans beat Warriors 103-100, move into 8th spot
  25. ↑ Australian NBA star Andrew Bogut drops 10kg in off-season after cutting sugar from his diet
  26. ↑ Curry leads Warriors past Rockets for 42nd straight home win
  27. ↑ "Bogut's Olympics future hinges on ankle scans". ABC.net.au. 16 March 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  28. ↑ AUSTRALIAN BOOMERS' TEAM NAMED FOR 2015 INTERNATIONALS

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