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Brooklyn Nets: Why Bojan Bogdanovic Can Win Most Improved Player

By Tyler Dencker

Dec 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Doug McDermott (3) during the second quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Doug McDermott (3) during the second quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) looks to pass against Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Hornets win 99-95. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) looks to pass against Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Hornets win 99-95. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports /

He’s slowly becoming more consistent

One of Bogdanovic’s biggest flaws has always been his inconsistency. However, there are signs that he could be starting to turn it around, and if he does, he will be a much improved player.

Last season, Bogdanovic averaged a 20-point game every 11.4 games he played. In just six games this season, Bogdanovic already has two 20-point games.

Furthermore, in his run during the Olympics, Bogdanovic shot an impressive 50.6 percent from the field and 45 percent from behind the arc. If he can put up these numbers during the season for the Nets, his scoring could erupt.

Of course, at the moment, Bogdanovic averages 33 percent from behind the arc and 15.2 points per game. If he can improve to 45 percent shooting like he did in Rio, his points per game average would be over 17 points per game. Again, while 45 percent may be a reach, Bogdanovic could improve this aspect of his game as the season goes on.

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Out of all the five reasons why, this one may be the most important. Bogdanovic will certainly get the opportunities this season, and if he can put on a show as consistently as he did in Rio, he very well could be a contender for Most Improved Player in the NBA.