The Boomers just got a major boost.

After injuring his knee in the recent NBA Finals which prompted him to miss the remainder of the series, newly-acquired Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut returned to the floor for the Australian national team.

Know for being tough-as-nail, Bogut played nine minutes in Australia’s 82-53 win over China in their exhibition game.

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Roughly six weeks ago, Bogut was playing in the finals until J.R. Smith accidentally landed on his knee in one play.

Andrew Bogut’s presence for the Boomers is a big lift being their veteran leader. Despite being nowhere near his previous Olympic shapes, he is still a very reliable force down low who’s willing to get physical at all times.

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