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Nikola Vucevic

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Nikola Vucevic talks about the joy of giving back to his community and the pride of becoming a father. He says feeling comfortable off the court helps his game, and he admires players who stay with one team for their whole career. He also highlights teamwork, joking with friends, and the thrill of helping his team win through screening and other contributions.

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Nikola Vučević, nicknamed Vooch, is a Montenegrin professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the USC Trojans before being drafted 16th overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Quotes by Nikola Vucevic

You can always do more as a player.

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Getting adjusted to a new system is hard and it takes time.

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It's just extra motivation when people appreciate what you do.

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I'm not a fan of just huge beards.

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It's all about reading the game and trying to make the right play.

Game

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When you aren't comfortable off the court, you don't play as well.

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My rebounding on both ends of the floor is my best quality.

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I have a good feeling for the game. I know the game.

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I should have taken school more seriously. I did OK, but I'm wishing I had put a little more into it.

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Being in the playoffs and competing, that's what you want as a player.

Being

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Orlando gave me a lot since I came here, and it gave me a chance to become who I am as a…

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It's disappointing when you put in a lot of hard work and it doesn't really pay off the way that you want…

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People always told me the first time you see and hold your kid that it's crazy emotion, and it is. It's hard…

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It's a big accomplishment to be among those big names on those all-time lists of great players who played for the Magic.

Accomplishment

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When you achieve a high level in this league you want to do everything that you can to maintain it or do…

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I can pop, I can roll, I can do different things. And sometimes guards are not used to having a big man…

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That's the most important thing because you want to be respected. When you see those best players in the league giving you…

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I just feel like I'm an established player now, I've been around a long time and my teammates respect me for the…

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I write right-handed. I play soccer with my left leg. When I hold stuff - like a bag or a plate or…

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Regardless of what kind of game you have, working on your game is something you stay consistent with because you have to…

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Anything, any job you want to do in the world, you have to put in the work, especially when it comes to…

Athlete

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To me, Jordan is obviously the greatest to ever do it. I grew up idolizing him. I still do. I still watch…

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I think that's one of the best things about us being professional athletes, just being a role model for others, really embracing…

Athletes

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Each milestone is always special. I always like to set certain things for myself and try to achieve them. It gives you…

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In high school, it was tough for me moving away, going to school and practice while my English wasn't that good and…

Dad

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That's the best part and why you play the game - to get to the playoffs and to get to those big…

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It was always my dream my dream to get to the NBA. I think anybody who starts playing basketball they want to…

Basketball

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Whatever the team needs me to do, I'll be ready to do.

Football

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For people to recognize what I do, it really means a lot to me.

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It's an amazing feeling being selected as an all-star.

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It's always great to be able to give back to the community.

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I'd love to stay in Orlando. I like it here a lot.

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Your race doesn't matter who you are as a person; we're all equal.

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If we win and I play well, everything else will be taken care of.

Care

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In the NBA, things can turn around quickly.

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When you have guys who know how to play, things happen quicker.

Football

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Talent is part of it, but I worked my way to the level that I am.

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Rebounding is something that can keep me this league for while.

Football

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Especially when it comes to a close game, you want to jump out there and do whatever you can to help the…

Football

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I've been in this league too long to let a bad shooting night... affect my whole game in general.

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