Vasilije Micicstar ofl Anadolu Efes and double champion Euroleague with the Turkish team, he definitively opens the door to the NBA. The Serbian playerwho has been associated with the American League on numerous occasions, spoke to COSMOTE TV about his future.
I can say that this year i’m ready to go to the NBA and that it is time”, declared the 2021 EuroLeague MVP and one of the best players on the continent. This decision, which was already flying over the Efes locker room last season after winning the European title, seems to have gained more strength than ever.
The Serbian specified the main reasons that can lead him to the NBA. “Last year I wasn’t mentally prepared because I wanted one more year in Europe, but we’ll see”, he commented. Before continuing to publicize the idea of making the leap across the ocean, he wanted to have good words for his current team. “I am also very happy at Efes and we’ll see what happens. I am enjoying the moment,” she concluded.
These scenarios do not bother him. Micic knows perfectly what is being said around him and deals with it professionally. “Honestly, I don’t think about it much. I have been playing since I was 16 and I control the pressure”, declared the escort. The possibility of him reaching the NBA increases every day.
This possible move to the NBA is not only reported from Europe, but Adrian Wojnarowskirenowned journalist ESPN, exposed the options that the Serbian would have in the American league. The Oklahoma City Thunder, team that holds its rights, they would be willing to transfer it since “does not fit in the future project”. Franchises should knock on the door of Sam Prestigeneral manager of the Oklahoma team.
ESPN Sources: EuroLeague MVP Vasilije Micic continues to attract significant interest among several NBA teams who’d like to acquire and sign him. OKC has rights to 6-foot-5 PG, but doesn’t fit their rebuild timeline at 28. Micic would like to join NBA next season if deal’s found
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 12, 2022
In addition, as data, as the Turkish journalist from beIN Sports, Ismail Senol, Micic you have until the 21st to leave Europe. If the Serbian player has not signed a contract or has been transferred, won’t be able to jump to the American competition for the next season.
Key in the list of Serbia
After winning the second consecutive Euroleague, Micic’s main objective is take the gold of a Eurobasket that promises to be disputed. The one from Efes heads the list of 22 players formed by Pesic for the qualifying matches in August and the European tournament itself along with stars like Nikola Jokicplayer of Denver Nuggetsor the current NBA champion, Nemanja Bjelica.
The Serbs, with one of the presumably best squads in the championship, seek to reach the highest level after several tournaments without success. The roster is made up of the following 22 players:
Aleksa Avramovic, Nemanja Bjelica, Dejan Davidovac, Ognjen Dobric, Marko Guduric, Marko Jadogic-Kuriza, Ognjen Jaramaz, Nikola Jokic, Nikola Jovic, Nikola Kalinic, Balsa Koprivica, Vladimir Lucic, Vanja Marinkovic, Vasilije Micic, Nikola Milutinov, Nemanja Nedovic, Aleksej Pokusevski, Filip Petrusev, Dusan Ristić, Borisa Simanić, Alen Smailagic and Milos Teodosic.