Former 2018 second-round draft pick Isaac Bonga has once again drawn interest from NBA teams. While Bonga will not be returning to the NBA this year, it appears that the 26-year-old German National will play in the world’s best basketball league at some point.
RIGA, LV — Isaac Bonga just capped a career-defining summer. The 25-year-old guard-forward anchored Germany’s defense while drilling shots at a startling rate.
Isaac Bonga starred on the EuroBasket stage this summer. The former Los Angeles Lakers forward helped his team achieve gold, representing Germany. Throughout the entirety of the tournament, Bonga totaled 207 minutes on the court.
Isaac Bonga shone as Germany won gold at EuroBasket 2025 with an 88-83 win over Turkey in the final on Sunday. Bonga finished with 20 points (8-11 FG), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block against Turkey and was named Player of the Game.
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Germany has finalized its 12-man roster for EuroBasket, highlighted by Magic star Franz Wagner and new Kings guard Dennis Schröder, writes Pijus Sapetka of BasketNews.
Isaac Bonga was once an intriguing NBA prospect with unique skills that caught the Los Angeles Lakers’ attention. At just 16, he was already competing in the Bundesliga, Germany’s top basketball division, showcasing remarkable early development.
Two former Laker forwards, Sterling Brown and Isaac Bonga, are making their way to Serbia to play for the Partizan Belgrade. Eurohoops.net was among the first to report on the news.