Following the Dominican Republic’s victory over the Philippines, Minnesota Timberwolves’ basketball player and key player of Nestor Garcia’s team, Karl-Anthony Towns, spoke about his relationship with Bogdan Bogdanovic and Nikola Jokic, both prominent Serbian players.
“I adore Bogdan, I adore him. He’s incredibly talented, an exceptional player. It’s fortunate that the NBA has fantastic players like him who compete every night,” praised Towns regarding the Serbian captain.
Undoubtedly, the standout and direct competitor to Towns is the Serbian center hailing from Sombor.
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“He’s a fantastic player. He’s now an NBA champion. Congratulations to him and the Denver Nuggets. They found a way to win in the playoffs, which is the toughest feat in the most challenging league in the world. All credit to them, especially to Jokic, who fought for it for years. I’m really happy that we’re in the same division, and I can compete against him frequently throughout the season,” emphasized Towns.
In the victory against the Philippines, Karl-Anthony Towns achieved a double-double performance with 26 points and 10 rebounds, although his performance was overshadowed by his poor field goal shooting at 5/16. On the other side, his NBA colleague Jordan Clarkson scored 28 points, contributing significantly to the game. As the FIBA World Cup unfolds, players from different continents are displaying their skills, adding a global flair to the tournament. The dynamic matchups between stars like Towns, Bogdanovic, and Jokic are undoubtedly a highlight of the competition, captivating basketball fans around the world.