The European star that the Denver Nuggets want to play alongside Nikola Jokic
According to Marc Stein, the Colorado franchise is aiming for Vasilije Micic to join his compatriot in the quest for the championship ring.
Denver Nuggets will have the task of becoming NBA champions again in the 2024/25 season. Following the failure of the previous season, where as defending champion, they fell in the Conference semi-finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Colorado franchise is looking to come back strong by seeking the reinforcement of one of Europe’s basketball stars: Vasilije Micic.
This is indicated by one of the most reliable insiders in the NBA scene, Marc Stein. After a notable stint with the Charlotte Hornets, the Serbian player has convinced the Nuggets, who aim to pair him with his compatriot and three-time NBA MVP: Nikola Jokic. Although Jamal Murray is the starting point guard, the addition of Vasilije Micic would provide necessary depth, especially after Reggie Jackson’s departure this summer.
In the 30 games he played with the Hornets, Micic started in 21 of them, averaging 10.8 points and 6.2 assists per game.
Seeking the formula for success in the Olympics
Furthermore, Jokic and Micic are coming off a very commendable bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Serbian national team managed to defeat the world champion, Germany, in the match for the third and fourth place, after giving a tough challenge to the best Team USA of this century in the semifinals.
Only Stephen Curry, on an inspired day from the three-point line, was able to overturn a game that Serbia seemed poised to win against a rival team with stars like Curry himself, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, and others.
