After his 'wild' NBA stint, Vasilije Micic discusses his longing to return to EuroLeague play.
Serbian Guard Vasilije Micic Reflects on EuroLeague and NBA Career
Vasilije Micic, the Serbian basketball star known for his multiple EuroLeague accolades, attended the Final Four festivities in Abu Dhabi to be honored as a member of the All-25 EuroLeague Team. The event marks his third appearance at the ceremony, having previously gained recognition as MVP and winning the championship trophy twice.
Micic, fresh off his second year in the NBA with the Oklahoma City Thunder, reflected on the past two years of his career. He shared that the experience was invaluable, despite the challenges faced during his transition to the NBA.
"It was crazy, but I learned a lot," Micic said. "I feel I would have regretted it if I hadn't gone there, just from an experience standpoint."
Micic highlighted the exceptional talent and work ethic in the EuroLeague and pointed out specific players, such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who recently earned MVP, and Nikola Jokic, another Serbian player. He added that Kevin Durant, with whom he worked the past two months, exemplified a unique level of dedication and professionalism.
Despite Micic's impressive EuroLeague achievements, he struggled to find a satisfying role with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Consequently, he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets at the start of last year, where he garnered more playing time and ended the season with averages of 10.8 points, 6.2 assists, and 2.1 rebounds in 27.2 minutes per game.
Speculation implicates that Micic might return to Europe for the upcoming season, as top European clubs, including Fenerbahçe, are reportedly in talks to strengthen their backcourt with the versatile guard's skills[2]. However, no information is available regarding any potential involvement with the Charlotte Hornets.
References:[1] LaMelo Ball trade rumors with the Los Angeles Clippers. (n.d.). Accessed May 2, 2023, from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34434864/report-lakers-may-be-trade-partnership-widnes-clippers-lamelo-ball
[2] Vujosevic, N. (2023, April 27). EuroLeague stars: Are Micic and Bogdanovic bound for Europe next season? Retrieved May 2, 2023, from https://hoops Habit.net/euroleague-stars-micic-and-bogdanovic-bound-for-europe-next-season/
- Vasilije Micic, discussing his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, shared that he had learned a lot despite the challenges faced during his transition to the league.
- Micic, a Serbian basketball player, highlighted the exceptional talent and work ethic in the EuroLeague, naming players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (who recently earned MVP) and Nikola Jokic as examples.
- Despite Micic's impressive EuroLeague achievements, he struggled to find a satisfying role with the Oklahoma City Thunder and was eventually traded to the Charlotte Hornets.
- Speculation suggests that Micic might return to Europe for the upcoming season, with top European clubs like Fenerbahçe reportedly interested in strengthening their backcourt with his versatile skills, although no information is available regarding any potential involvement with the Charlotte Hornets.
