Guangdong Close to Signing Luka Bozic, All-Around Forward with Strong Ability

On September 9, 2026, according to European media outlet Basketball Sphere, Luka Bozic will join Guangdong for the new season. Meanwhile, sources from Croatia said that his signing with the Guangdong Southern Tigers is only waiting for some procedures to be completed. After such reports emerged, it showed that Bozic's move to Guangdong is already very close. If everything goes smoothly, a result is expected in the coming days.

For Bozic, he is a very well-rounded forward. Last season in the Spanish league, he averaged 16.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while ranking first in the league in Performance Index Rating (PIR). This statistic can be compared with Pau Gasol's level. Such production demonstrates his consistency on the court.

In addition, his offensive style is that of a player capable of handling tough situations. He uses strong physical play to create free-throw opportunities, and his free-throw percentage is also very high. In crucial moments, especially when teammates struggle offensively, he can become a player capable of creating solutions. Guangdong currently needs this type of role, and if he can provide reliable output in key moments, the team could have a chance to win many games.

His playmaking ability is also solid, and he is very active when fighting for rebounds. However, his three-point shooting percentage is not particularly good, but as long as he has the ability to attack and solve problems, that may already be enough for a CBA foreign player.

However, his speed is not very fast, so he may struggle against some quicker smaller foreign players. This will depend on the defensive support provided by his teammates.

Overall, if he can maintain an all-around role in the CBA, combined with his playmaking ability and rebounding skills, he has every chance to become a key forward for Guangdong. However, Guangdong fans will still need to wait for the outcome of further negotiations between the two sides.