The Celtics bring back Nikola Vucevic!
And the new titular pivot Celtics, long awaitedit’s called… Nikola Vucevic ! ESPN reveals that the Cs succeeded in persuading Bulls to release the Montenegrin interior (and the future second round of the draft), against Anfernee Simmons (and a future second round draft).
A transfer that everyone seems to like. Especially “Vooch”, who wanted to join a competitive team (where his defensive deficiencies could be compensated for), and Bostonwho wanted to improve his racket, jumps and spacing before entering the playoffs. Where there will be a real opportunity to play in the East, with or without Jayson Tatum.
Like Nikola Vucevic (16.9 points, 9 rebounds, 3.8 assists), Anferni Simmons (14.2 points, 2.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds) will be at the end of his contract this summer and will try to increase his value to Chicagobefore signing a new lease wherever it suits him.
In addition to the savings (around twenty million dollars), the Celtics dealt a major blow to their conference, with a pivot, a two-time All-Star, who would mark the first half of the Bulls’ decade. Thanks to incredible regularity and availability, even if he didn’t have much success collectively.
| Nikola Vucevic | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2011-12 | PHI | 51 | 15:55 | 45.0 | 37.5 | 52.9 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 5.5 |
| 2012-13 | ORL | 77 | 33:14 | 51.9 | 0.0 | 68.3 | 3.5 | 8.4 | 11.9 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 13.1 |
| 2013-14 | ORL | 57 | 31:47 | 50.7 | 76.6 | 3.2 | 7.7 | 11.0 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 14.2 | |
| 2014-15 | ORL | 74 | 34:11 | 52.3 | 33.3 | 75.2 | 3.2 | 7.7 | 10.9 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 19.3 |
| 2015-16 | ORL | 65 | 31:20 | 51.0 | 22.2 | 75.3 | 2.7 | 6.2 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 18.2 |
| 2016-17 | ORL | 75 | 29:37 | 46.8 | 30.7 | 66.9 | 2.3 | 8.0 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 14.6 |
| 2017-18 | ORL | 57 | 29:32 | 47.5 | 31.4 | 81.9 | 1.8 | 7.4 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 16.5 |
| 2018-19 | ORL | 80 | 31:23 | 51.8 | 36.4 | 78.9 | 2.8 | 9.2 | 12.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 20.8 |
| 2019-20 | ORL | 62 | 32:14 | 47.7 | 33.9 | 78.4 | 2.3 | 8.6 | 10.9 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 19.6 |
| 2020-21 | CHI | 26 | 32:37 | 47.1 | 38.8 | 87.0 | 2.3 | 9.3 | 11.5 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 21.5 |
| 2020-21 | ORL | 44 | 34:05 | 48.0 | 40.6 | 82.7 | 2.0 | 9.8 | 11.8 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 24.5 |
| 2021-22 | CHI | 73 | 33:07 | 47.3 | 31.4 | 76.0 | 1.9 | 9.1 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 17.6 |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 82 | 33:29 | 52.0 | 34.9 | 83.5 | 1.9 | 9.1 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 17.6 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 76 | 34:21 | 48.4 | 29.4 | 82.2 | 2.8 | 7.8 | 10.5 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 18.0 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 73 | 31:12 | 53.0 | 40.2 | 80.5 | 2.4 | 7.6 | 10.1 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 18.5 |
| 2025-26 | CHI | 48 | 30:50 | 50.5 | 37.6 | 83.8 | 2.1 | 6.9 | 9.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 16.9 |
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.
2026-02-03 21:00:00
