Nikola Vucevic brings a harsh reality after a short defeat against the lowly Nets
At the beginning of the season, it seemed like a new day for Chicago Bulls. A outstanding 6-1 start it caused excitement among fans and observers.
However, reality set in for the Bulls, who are now 4-12 since the start of the season. On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls lost their fifth straight game to the Brooklyn Nets 113-103. Entering the game, the Nets were 4-16.
In addition, Taurus due to injuries they were left without several players. however, that’s not the reason why chicago should lose, according to veterans center Nikola Vucevicaccording to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.
After the game, Vucevic admitted the reality of injuries, but they need to deal with them.
We just need to stick to it, keep working, keep believing in what we’re doing,” Vucevic said. “I hope that will help when we get some guys back. Everyone goes through injuries. That’s not an excuse.”
“We have to figure it out ourselves. No one else is going to do it for us.”
On the same day, Chicago lost their 18-year-old rookie Noah Essenge to season-ending shoulder surgery. He played just one game on November 22 against the Washington Wizards.
On Friday, the 9-12 Bulls will play against the Indiana Pacers, and on Sunday against the Golden State Warriors.
Nikola Vucevic remains an adult in the room.
Among all players, 35-year-old Vucevic is an example of maturation in a team of younger players. In other words, he has an outlook and a way of thinking befitting his age.
His ability to call a spade a spade was evident after the Bulls’ 121-120 win over the Wizards on Nov. 22. Although they won, Vucevic wasn’t happy with how they finished in the second half and played poorly in the first against the worst team in the NBA.
Then, in the interview after the match, Vucevic was visibly annoyed at Matas Buzzelis and Jalen Smith for making fun of him. In his way of thinking, there is a true path to victory.
2025-12-04 15:35:00
