“I wish he was 28 already…”
A few weeks after that expanded by Heatfor $62 million over four years, Nikola Jovic struggling to get off to a proper start in his fourth year in the league. He regresses a bit statistically and fails to find a place in the starting five of the Florida franchise.
His inconsistency can be frustrating (9.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists, 41% shooting, including 30% from 3-point range), but Erik Spoelstra he doesn’t overpower his young player though. Rather than continue to show him trust.
« I love Nick and his potential » assure coach from Miami. « I have to keep reminding myself that he’s still only 22, but I wish he was 28 already… We understand that we have to be patient with Kel’el (Ware) and him, but I’m still going to be very impatient with them. »
Formative and beneficial summer
Like Kel’el Vare, who is therefore a regular shaken by Erik Spoelstra, Nikola Jovic has been closely scouted in Florida, as we know he has what it takes to take the team to the next level, thanks to all his qualities.
« Our ceiling is only that much higher when there is consistency in Nick’s game » says coach Spo. ” He’s extremely versatile on both ends of the court, really focused, attention to detail, gives his best effort and connects everything… That comes from the video sessions, the scrimmages, from every repetition like it’s really important. Then there are the workouts, the time spent with the coaches… All of that prepares you to be ready to smash anything. »
Another important element in the development of Nikola Jović: the fact that once again played with Serbia during the summer. The experience was short, but intense and rich in apprenticeship next to Nikola Jokić and others.
« He made significant progress. With us, but also with the national team, with the expectations of victory that were there. He was the only young player in this selection and that accelerated things. He is making progress and will get there. His start to the season has been a little erratic, but he will reach a greater level of consistency » concludes Erik Spoelstra, who was went to see his winger in Serbia in August.
| Nikola Jovic | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | MIA | 15 | 13:36 | 40.6 | 22.9 | 94.7 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 5.5 |
| 2023-24 | MIA | 46 | 19:29 | 45.2 | 39.9 | 70.2 | 0.5 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 7.7 |
| 2024-25 | MIA | 46 | 25:08 | 45.6 | 37.1 | 82.8 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 10.7 |
| 2025-26 | MIA | 13 | 21:51 | 41.1 | 29.8 | 74.3 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 9.1 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2025-11-16 09:50:00
