Serbia has announced its official roster for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with a team that is sure to make a splash. Led by NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, the team also features three other players from the top league in the world: Bogdan Bogdanovic (Atlanta Hawks), Vasilije Micic (Charlotte Hornets), and Nikola Jovic (Miami Heat).
The team is coached by the experienced Svetislav Pesic, who led Serbia to a silver medal at the last World Cup. The squad is stacked with talent, with Jokic returning to the team and Micic serving as his playmaker. The physicality of the team is also a major strength, with players like Milutinov in the paint and Jovic on the outside.
The roster consists of Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Jokic, Nikola Milutinov, Vasilije Micic, Nikola Jovic, Ognjen Dobric, Vanja Marinkovic, Marko Guduric, Filip Petrusev, Aleksa Avramovic, Dejan Davidovac, and Uros Plavsic. The only notable absence is the NBA’s Alen Pokusevski, who is expected to play for Partizan.
A Strong Start
Serbia will begin their Olympic campaign with a tough matchup against the United States, but they come into the tournament with a strong 5-2 record in preparation matches. They have won three convincing victories against France, Japan, and Serbia, and have only suffered two defeats against Australia and the United States.
Jokic has been a key player in the team’s success, finishing the friendlies with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. He will be a crucial factor in the team’s chances of advancing to the knockout stages.
The Road to the Knockout Stages
Serbia’s journey to the knockout stages will not be easy, as they face a challenging group stage. They will play against the United States, South Sudan, and Puerto Rico, with the top two teams advancing and the third place team also having a chance to qualify for the knockout stages.
The team will need to be at their best to navigate this difficult group and make a deep run in the tournament. With Jokic leading the way, Serbia has the talent and experience to make a strong showing in Paris 2024.
