Petar Bozic
Date of Birth: 06/12/1978
Passport: Serbian
Languages: Serbian, English
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Profile & Coaching Style
Petar Božić is a highly respected Serbian coach whose career reflects a rare combination of elite playing experience, player-development excellence, and modern basketball leadership. Best known for his long and influential tenure with Partizan Belgrade—where he served as team captain and won multiple Adriatic League, Serbian League, and Serbian Cup titles—Božić built his reputation on discipline, defensive identity, and high basketball IQ. His transition into coaching was seamless, beginning with developmental and assistant roles before taking the helm of the Austin Spurs in the NBA G League.
During his time in Austin, Božić earned recognition as one of the top international coaches in the Spurs organization, contributing significantly to the development of young NBA prospects. Under his leadership, Austin became known for its structured, detail-oriented system that emphasized spacing, decision-making, and defensive fundamentals—hallmarks of the larger Spurs philosophy. His ability to blend European structure with NBA-style pace and creativity made him a key figure in preparing players for the next level.
Božić’s coaching style is defined by calm authority, a teaching-first mindset, and a deep understanding of both American and European basketball. He is widely regarded for his ability to connect with players, guide their professional growth, and maximize their strengths within a clear tactical framework. Having succeeded in two of the world’s most competitive basketball ecosystems—the EuroLeague/ABA system and the NBA G League—Božić brings a uniquely versatile profile. His combination of leadership, modern tactical understanding, and proven developmental success makes him a strong candidate for teams seeking a coach capable of building both winning culture and long-term talent pathways.
Achievements
Player Achievements:
Yugoslavian Cup Semifinals -2002
Yugoslavian Cup Finals -2003
FIBA Champions Cup Semifinals -2003
FIBA Europe League Quarterfinals -2004
Serbia and Montenegro League Finalist -2004
Serbia and Montenegro League Regular Season Champion -2005, 06
Serbia and Montenegro League Champion -2005, 06
Serbia and Montenegro Cup Finalist -2005
Adriatic League Regular Season Runner-Up -2005, 07, 10
Adriatic League Finalist -2005, 06
Serbia and Montenegro Cup Semifinals -2006
Radivoj Korac (Serbian Cup) Finalist -2007, 13
Adriatic League Champion -2007, 08, 09, 10, 11, 13
Serbian League Champion -2007, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Radivoj Korac (Serbian Cup) Winner -2008, 09, 10, 11, 12
Adriatic League Regular Season Champion -2008, 09, 11
Euroleague Quarterfinals -2008, 09
Serbian League Regular Season Champion -2008, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Euroleague Final Four -2010
Adriatic League Semifinals -2012, 14, 15
Coaching Achievements:
Radivoj Korac (Serbian Cup) Semifinals -2015
Serbian League Regular Season Runner-Up -2015
Serbian League Finalist -2015
NBA G League Soutwest Division Champion -2018
NBA G League Champion -2018
InterContinental Cup Semifinals -2019
NBA G League Soutwest Division Runner-Up -2020
NBA G League Quarterfinals -2021
British BBL Trophy Finalist -2024
Head Coach: British BBL All-Star Game -2024
British League Regular Season Champion -2024, 25
British League Champion -2024
British League Semifinals -2025
Basketball Career
Coach Assistant:
2012-2013: BC Partizan MT:S Beograd (A League), hired in Jan.'13
2013-2014: BC Partizan MT:S Beograd (A League)
2014-2015: BC Partizan NiS Beograd (KLS)
2017-2018: Austin Spurs (NBA G-League)
2018-2019: Austin Spurs (NBA G League)
2019-2020: Austin Spurs (NBA G League)
2020-2021: Austin Spurs (NBA G League)
2021-2022: Austin Spurs (NBA)
Head Coach:
2015-2016: BC Partizan NiS Beograd (KLS)
2023-2024: London Lions (United Kingdom-BBL)
2024-2025: London Lions (United Kingdom-SLB)
2025-2026: Shimane Susanoo Magic (Japan-B1 League)
Player Career
1999-2000: Beobanka Beograd
2000-2001: Radnicki Beograd: 6.2ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.6apg
2001-2002: Radnicki Beograd (1T): YUBA League: 19 games: 8.1ppg, 2.6rpg, 17ast, 1.8spg, in Dec.'01 signed at Hemofarm Vrsac (1T); YUBA League: 8 games: 7.9ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.3apg
2002-2003: Hemofarm Vrsac: DNP
2003-2004: BC Hemofarm Vrsac (YUBA): FIBA Europe Cup: 17 games: 6.0ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.8apg, 1.4spg; YUBA League: 39 games: 6.7ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.5apg, 1.2spg
2004-2005: Partizan Beograd (1A): Euroleague: 12 games: 2.4ppg, 1.5rpg, 1.5apg; Adriatic League: 29 games: 4.7ppg, 1.2rpg, 1.4apg, 1.7spg; 1A League: 4 games: 8.5ppg, 1.5rpg, 2apg
2005-2006: Partizan Beograd (1A): Euroleague: 6 games: 3.8ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 20%, 3FGP: 41.6%; Adriatic League: 18 games: 2.9ppg, 1.3spg; SCG Superleague: 9 games: 2 ppg, 1 rpg, 1.1 0.8 spg
2006-2007: Partizan Beograd (A): Adriatic League: 31 games: 3.0ppg, 1.0spg; Euroleague: 19 games: 1.9ppg
2007-2008: BC Partizan Igokea (A League): Euroleague: 23 games: 1.6ppg; Adriatic League: 29 games: 3.1ppg; Superleague: 14 games: 4.1ppg, 0.7rpg, 1.1apg, 1spg, FGP: 70%, 3PT: 32%, FT: 77%; Play-off: 2 games: 4ppg, 1apg, 0.5spg, 3PT: 40%
2008-2009: BC Partizan Igokea Beograd (A League): Euroleague: 18 games: 2.4ppg; Adriatic League: 26 games: 3.6ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.0apg; Serbian League: 14 games: 6.6ppg, 1.4rpg, FGP-3(66.7%), 3PT-3(48.1%), FT: 80.0%
2009-2010: BC Partizan Igokea Beograd (A League): Adriatic League: 22 games: 5.9ppg, 1.4rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 52.2%, 3PT: 29.1%, FT: 71.4%; Euroleague: 20 games: 5.4ppg, 1.4apg, FGP: 31.6%, 3PT: 35.9%, FT: 64.7%; Serbian League: 18 games: 5.3ppg, 1.1rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 29.7%, FT: 83.3%
2010-2011: BC Partizan MT:S Beograd (A League, starting five): Adriatic League: 25 games: 3.1ppg; Euroleague: 14 games: 2.5ppg, 1.1rpg; Serbian League: 19 games: 3.3ppg, 1.5rpg, 1.5apg
2011-2012: BC Partizan MT:S Beograd (A League): Adriatic League: 22 games: 2.2ppg, 1.2rpg, 1.5apg; Euroleague: 7 games: 2.0ppg, 1.1apg; Serbian League: 13 games: 1.8ppg, 1.0apg
2012-2013: Vujic Metalac Valjevo (A League), left in Jan.'13
2013: Retired