Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic reveals when he’ll retire from international play
Two-time All-Star Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic appears to be circling around completion of his worldwide basketball career.Vucevic, 34, has
been playing for his native Montenegro because he was a teen. He at first suited up for the Montenegro Under-20 group during the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. He has actually played for the senior nationwide group at FIBA EuroBasket competitions in 2011, 2013, and 2017– and intends to take the flooring again at this year’s EuroBasket, slated to tip off next month. He has actually likewise played for Montenegro at numerous FIBA World Cups and Olympics.During a new interview with Savo Njunjić of Vijesti, the 6-foot-10 huge guy suggested
when he ‘d hang up his tennis shoes for excellent on the global competition stage with Montenegro.”I believe that after the European Championship [this year], that will be it, “Vucevic indicated.”I will attempt my finest to do my best, to enjoy myself, to make the very best possible result. “After EuroBasket, Vucevic will enter the 2025-26 season in a fog of uncertainty. While he’s a strong three-point shooting big man who’s likewise an above-average passer for his position and incredibly long lasting, he’s a defensive liability who dips into a purposeful pace that appears to encounter Bulls head coach Billy Donovan’s new downhill mandate.He’s on a really movable ending$ 21.5 million agreement, and might assist competitors in a decreased function with less touches than he’s been getting for the frequently lottery-bound Bulls. “I am entering the last period of my career, “Vucevic acknowledged.”The focus will be on other things-to rest during the summertime, to devote myself to my family.
It is not one hundred percent, however at the minute I think so, most likely the last appearances for the nationwide group at the European Champion.”This does not, nevertheless, indicate Vucevic means to stop his NBA profession anytime soon. His skillset might prove appetizing when he reaches totally free company next summer season, and provided his unexpected resilience, the veteran big guy still has plenty to use teams for several years to come.MORE NEWS: Warriors restricted totally free agent Jonathan Kuminga confident for Bulls sign-and-trade– but there’s a catch