Andrew Bogut, a former NBA star and celebrated Australian basketball player, has stepped into a new role with the Sydney Kings, joining the coaching staff of the team he co-owns. Bogut's storied career includes being the first Australian selected with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft in 2005, where he subsequently spent 14 seasons playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Known for his prowess on the court, Bogut won an NBA championship with the Warriors in 2015 and represented Australia in three Olympics as part of the Boomers.
After retiring from professional play in 2020, Bogut became part of the Sydney Kings' ownership group. In 2022, he took his commitment a step further by joining their coaching staff, aiming to leverage his extensive experience to help the club secure a National Basketball League (NBL) championship.
"Being away from the game for five years, the itch to get back on the court was growing stronger with time," – Andrew Bogut
Bogut's transition into coaching has been met with enthusiasm from his peers, notably Sydney Kings' coach Brian Goorjian, who expressed excitement about Bogut's involvement. Goorjian lauded Bogut's high pedigree and deep understanding of the game, describing him as a "blue-chip player" whose insights are invaluable. Goorjian himself boasts an impressive record, having won six NBL titles as a coach, including triumphs with the Sydney Kings.
"Being a three-time Olympian and an NBA champion, Andrew has a blue-chip pedigree," – Brian Goorjian
"His knowledge of the game is elite, and I know he will be a very valuable addition to our coaching staff." – Brian Goorjian
Bogut's relationship with Goorjian dates back to his days as a key player for the Boomers, where they worked closely together. This strong partnership is expected to benefit the Sydney Kings greatly as they strive to improve upon their fifth-place finish in this season's NBL standings. During his playing career with the Sydney Kings, Bogut was instrumental on the court for two seasons before hanging up his jersey.
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