Like most professional athletes during the coronavirus pandemic, former NBA center and current Australian NBL player Andrew Bogut is staying close to home, not doing much besides spending time with his family.
But unlike most of his professional counterparts, Bogut's pause from sports may extend well beyond the coronavirus-induced break.
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