Without Nikola Jokic or Vasilije Micic, it’s Nikola Jovic who will be, with Bogdan Bogdanovic and Filip Petrusev, one of the leaders of the Serbia to the world Cup in Asia (August 25 – September 10).
Still, the 20-year-old winger’s mind could be tormented by the transfer rumors surrounding Damian Lillard, as his name is mentioned in a potential swap deal and he would like to continue his career with the Heat…
” It’s basketball… Whether in Miami or elsewhere, I feel like I still have a lot to learn. Of course I would like to stay in Miami, the guys are great and they helped me a lot in my rookie year, so I would like to stay there and continue to grow as a basketball player and as a man. But what has to happen will happen. I hope to stay there anyway. », did he warnon the sidelines of Serbia’s preparation for the World Cup, with which he plans ” to go far despite the absences.
A very busy summer for the Serbian nugget
Attractive a few days ago against Italy (18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists), Nikola Jovic will undoubtedly come off the bench at the World Cup. In particular, he will try to use this first international experience to continue to progress on an individual level and to better “ understand the game “, thanks to the contribution of ” each of his teammates “.
” I think i can learn a lot this summer “, assures the 27th choice of the Draft 2022, which comes out of an already interesting Summer League in miami and an off-season where he worked a lot. ” The most important thing for me will be to work more on my game in transition. […] You could see that my game has changed a lot. I have muscled my body, I try to be as productive and efficient as possible. I may not have a lot of ammo on place play but, on the counter-attack, I can really help the team. I want to show good things and do a good job. »
To be as efficient as possible in selection and then in the United States, Nikola Jovic will above all make sure to use the advice of Jimmy Butlerone of his models…
” His state of mind, his way of working, it helped me a lot “, Thus confided the recent NBA finalist, when discussing his rookie season (5.5 points and 2.1 rebounds on average, over 15 games). ” He is one of those players who works hard, all the time. As soon as he is on the pitch, he gives 100% and that’s something I want to take from him. »
| Nikola Jovic | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2022-23 | MIA | 15 | 14 | 40.6 | 22.9 | 94.7 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 5.5 |
| Total | 15 | 14 | 40.6 | 22.9 | 94.7 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 5.5 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
