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Serbia national team star Bogdan Bogdanovic says he wants to face Team USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 final because of the losses against them in the past.

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Serbia national team star Bogdan Bogdanovic led his country to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 final and is already looking for a bigger challenge.

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The Atlanta Hawks guard admitted he would like to face Team USA in the final game.

"I would like to play against America in the final because we lost a couple of times to them," Bogdanovic told the Serbian media after the semifinal win against Canada.

Even though Serbia reached the final, Bogdanovic aims for more.

"We have to [play] even better in the final, we can't celebrate anything, it's the final. I know it's euphoria, but that shouldn't disturb us. There's room for another trophy," Bogdanovic said.

Bogdanovic finished the game against Canada with a game-high 23 points (5/8 2PT, 3/4 3PT, 4/5 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals over 29 minutes.

"It's over, I gave it all. An extraordinary game," Bogdanovic said. "If the one against Lithuania was the best, this one was even better. First of all, defensively, because Canada is a much better team offensively."

"I don't know what to do or say, I'm full of emotions. I'm very happy. We worked and trained a lot, and there were moments when we didn't believe in that training, but it paid off. I'm glad we're in the final, and now we need to prepare for that game," Bogdanovic continued.

Bogdanovic also talked about his matchup against Canadian forward Dillon Brooks.

"He can make everyone nervous. I was nervous too, but he is an outstanding player and does his job very well," Bogdanovic said.

The 31-year-old also praised his teammates and revealed Aleksa Avramovic's preparation against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

"Congratulations to everyone, especially Dobric, he hit important shots and played outstanding defense. Aleksa, too. He watched how he would steal the ball from Shai for two days, and he succeeded, kudos to him," Bogdanovic concluded.

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