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Unbeaten Serbia got the 82-60 win over winless Czech Republic with Aleksa Avramovic having 14 points, Filip Petrusev 13 points, and Nikola Milutinov adding 12, while Nikola Jokic (6 p., 7 r., 4 as.) getting some rest. Vasa Micic got an injury scare, but coach Svetislav Pesic and Micic himself, speaking to Serbian television, confirmed that he is ready to go, so the issue at the press conference was the upcoming game against Turkey.
However, his off-the-court actions are not as well known, but his Serbian national team teammate Vasilije Micic shed some light on them. Former Oklahoma City Thunder, Charlotte Hornets, and Phoenix Suns guard described Jokic as a leader. "Great guy, great guy. Very humble, really unique in terms of that," Micic told BasketNews. "His integrity with the team and his behavior in general are really a great example for everyone who wants to become like Nikola, a superstar and NBA leader."
"He never complained. He really never complains about anything. He never dresses differently. He's always on time. He always dresses perfectly as we agreed on. It's like a small detail, but really never, never missed since I know him," Micic said. Finally, the 31-year-old shed light on Jokic's close involvement with his teammates. "And then, like his contribution with small things. He likes to play cards with us. He likes to play fantasy soccer stuff. I don't even know what they play because I don't know any video games. But he's always into those things with the team, and he just does it naturally," Micic concluded.
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Vasilije Micic is a Hapoel Tel Aviv player. These are the words of the player after the club’s official announcement. “I am very excited to join Hapoel Tel Aviv and to be part of the historic upcoming season – the club’s debut in the Euroleague. I was very impressed by the project that Hapoel is building: the ambitions and the clear vision for the future.
Vasilije Micic has decided to join Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, per Eurohoops sources. Later Wednesday, his arrival was officially confirmed by the Israeli club. After drawing interest from several EuroLeague teams, including Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Beko, the 31-year-old Serbian point guard signed a three-year contract, making him one of the highest-paid players in league history.
The 31-year-old Serbian guard has agreed to join Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv, the Israeli club announced. According to Nadav Zenziper, Micic agreed to a 3-year, €18 million ($20.9 million) deal that will make the Serbian guard one of the best-paid players in the league's history.
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After being traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Charlotte Hornets, and then sent to the Milwaukee Bucks, Micic was waived and became an unrestricted free agent 48 hours later. According to our information, the Serbian star will sign a two-year deal with Real Madrid worth €8.5 million. He will also receive an additional $2 million from the Milwaukee Bucks, which will be paid over the next three years – $666,666 per year.
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Real Madrid has presented a lucrative two-year offer to former EuroLeague MVP Vasilije Micić, who is now seriously considering a return to Europe with the Spanish giants, according to Eurohoops sources. The Serbian guard recently agreed to a buyout with the Milwaukee Bucks — who acquired him in the massive seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to Houston — returning $6.1 million of his $8.1 million contract for the 2025–26 season.
Vasilije Micic is reportedly close to joining Olympiacos, according to Sportando. The Serbian star is expected to sign after key talks with coach Bartzokas in recent days. Micic had a €18 million offer over three seasons from Hapoel Tel Aviv, a deal that would have made him Europe’s highest-paid player. Fenerbahce also pursued him before stepping back.
The race for Vasilije Micic is losing one candidate, as it appears that the back-to-back former EuroLeague champion with Anadolu Efes won’t return to Turkiye. According to Chema de Lucas, Fenerbahce has withdrawn the offer made for the Serbian playmaker one month ago. At the beginning of June, the Spanish reporter said the two sides were close to a deal.
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