After starting the season at Charlotte, alternating between the bench and the starting five (for 7.5 points, 3.5 assists and 2.4 rebounds on average), Micic vasilije landed Phoenix At the time of the “Trade Deadline”, as part of the transfer of jusuf nurkic.
Unfortunately for the Serbian, things do not go in his direction in Arizona where, after three weeks, he has still not played a match with the Suns. To his greatest regret, of course …
“” Currently, I have to understand the situation: I am surrounded by excellent players, who have been together for six months, even two or three years for some. So I have to accept it, understand it and keep myself ready. That's all I can do for the moment »» Develops the leader.
Former MVP of Euroligue, doubly titled in the Queen of European competitions with Anadolu Efes, Vasilije micic is struggling to find stability in the NBA. The fault of a lack of consideration of the Americans?
“” Honestly, I don't care. I always say that everything I have accomplished in Europe has happened for a lot of reasons, but there are things that you cannot predict He explains without bitterness. “” In Europe, many people doubted me when I was younger, so I think everything I did on a daily basis, the way I worked hard and how much I like basketball, it gave the opportunity to accomplish everything I have accomplished in Europe. But I did not do it alone, I had a large team in Türkiye. It's the same here. I don't have the feeling of having to be treated like a god, but I think I have shown enough to be respected by everyone. So I don't feel underestimated. »»
Continue in the NBA or return to Europe?
At 31 years old, Vasilije Micic arrives in any case at the end of the contract this summer and he will not have his destiny in his hands: with his “team option” at 8.1 million dollars, the Suns will be able to choose to keep it or separate from it …
“” I don't feel any pressure, honestly “Admitted the one who landed in the United States in 2023, on the side of Oklahoma City, after many years of waiting. “” As I have already said, I have always been very demanding towards myself in terms of expectations but, at present, I have the feeling that everything can happen. When the season ends, I will see what is the best situation for me and I will accept it. »»
And Vasilije micic to mention the teams that could interest him, especially if he came back to Europe soon: ” There are a few that I obviously appreciate, but I am simply focused on the Suns for the moment, on ending the season loudly. We will see what will happen this summer. »»
| Micic vasilije | Percentage | Rebound | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | Lf | Off | Def | Early | PD | Fte | Int | COP | Ct | Pts |
| 2023-24 * | All Teams | 60 | 20 | 43.0 | 27.9 | 81.3 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 7.0 |
| 2023-24 * | Okc | 30 | 12 | 40.7 | 24.4 | 73.7 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 3.3 |
| 2023-24 * | Cha | 30 | 27 | 43.7 | 29.4 | 83.9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 6.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 10.8 |
| 2024-25 | Cha | 36 | 21 | 34.8 | 36.0 | 82.9 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 7.5 |
| Total | 96 | 20 | 39.5 | 31.5 | 81.9 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 7.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.
