Luc Longley backs Aussie Boomers to shine without Patty Mills and Andrew Bogut

By Jon Tuxworth
Updated August 11 2014 - 10:09am, first published July 22 2014 - 9:18pm
Warm welcome: Patty Mills and Aron Baynes were overwhelmed by the reception they received from the locals at Mills' ancestral home in the Torres Straight Islands. Photo: NBA
Warm welcome: Patty Mills and Aron Baynes were overwhelmed by the reception they received from the locals at Mills' ancestral home in the Torres Straight Islands. Photo: NBA
Larry Down Under: Patty Mills, Aron Baynes, and the San Antonio Spurs' Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, were popular with the locals when they visited the Torres Straight on Monday. Photo: NBA
Larry Down Under: Patty Mills, Aron Baynes, and the San Antonio Spurs' Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, were popular with the locals when they visited the Torres Straight on Monday. Photo: NBA
Back home: Patty Mills is welcomed upon arrival. Photo: NBA
Back home: Patty Mills is welcomed upon arrival. Photo: NBA

Australian basketball great Luc Longley has backed Andrew Bogut's decision to bypass the World Cup, adamant he will be motivated by a desire to get healthy and finish his NBA career on a strong note.