Nikola Vucevic, at the end of this edition of Eurobasket, will no longer calm the parquet with the tank top of the Montenegrin national team.
The star and center of the Chicago Bulls announced his retreat from the national teamafter a defeat that arrived a little surprise against Great Britain at Eurobasket. During the tournament, Vucevic scored an average of 20.8 points, 11.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in 5 appearances.
Vucevic made his debut with the major national team at Eurobasket in 2011, taking part with it in 6 official competitions: 4 EuroBasket and 2 Cups in the Fiba world.
The best results of the Montenegro at Eurobasket with Vucevic were made In 2017 and 2022when the team ranked 13th. During the Fiba World Championships of 2023, however, the Balkan team concluded the tournament in 11th place.
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Nikola Vucevic says stop the national team, but continues in NBA
Nikola Vucevic will only stop with the national team, But he will continue his career NBAwhere he is currently under contract with the Chicago Bulls, whose fans can breathe a sigh of relief.
The news was given by the Montenegrino center at the press conference. Vucevic has in fact declared:
“It sucks me to finish my career with the national team in this way. I would have liked to play more in line, but that’s how much ”.
A clearly bitter vucevicgiven the defeat with Great Britain. Frustration that can also be seen on its face by videos that are shot in the media. The talented center has required to thank all the people who accompanied him on this long journey:
“I would like to thank my teammates, the coaches and, above all, the fans for everything they have done during my career with the national team. It was an honor to play here. But it is time for a new generation to leave your mark.”
Words that mark the end of an era. Therefore, from now on, the Montenegrino center will focus only on its Chicago Bulls.
Nikola Vucevic announced his retirement from Montenegro national team after #Eurobasket 2025 🥹🇲🇪
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