The Brooklyn Nets concluded the 2024-25 season with a disappointing 26-56 record, marking their second consecutive year missing the playoffs. A significant factor in their struggles was the injury woes that plagued key players, particularly veteran forward Bojan Bogdanovic, who underwent foot surgery prior to the season and never appeared in a game during his return to Brooklyn. His absence deprived the team of his reliable outside shooting and veteran leadership.

Bogdanovic announced his retirement via an emotional Instagram post after more than a year of battling a persistent foot injury, which included two surgeries and prolonged rehabilitation. The Nets publicly recognized his contributions and celebrated his career, highlighting his skills as a consistent scorer and effective floor spacer.

Over his ten-season career across six teams, Bogdanovic averaged 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, with an impressive shooting percentage of 46.0%. He notably scored a career-high of 44 points during his initial tenure with the Nets against the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016, achieving 48 points while playing for the Utah Jazz in 2021.