Nikola Vucevic was strongly related with a possible transfer to Crvena Zvezda this offseason earlier than finally deciding to proceed his NBA profession with the Orlando Magic.
Chatting with Meridian Sport, Crvena Zvezda president Zeljko Drcelic confirmed that discussions happened and defined why the switch by no means materialized.
“There have been talks,” Drcelic stated. “Initially, Nikola is a superb individual, but additionally an enormous Zvezda fan. That doesn’t imply he would mechanically change into a Crvena Zvezda participant. He’s a household man who has lived in the US for greater than 20 years, since his highschool days. Such selections are usually not simple, and in his case, cash was completely not an element.”
In response to Drcelic, the 2 sides had reached an understanding that Vucevic would be part of the Serbian membership if he didn’t safe one other NBA alternative. As an alternative, the veteran heart signed with Orlando, although Zvezda believes the potential of a future transfer stays alive.
“We had a gentleman’s settlement that, if he didn’t obtain an NBA supply, he would placed on the Crvena Zvezda jersey. Since he’s an elite athlete who continues to handle his physique and his profession, it’s clear that the door is just not closed.”
Drcelic additionally recommended the membership’s offseason enterprise will not be full regardless of already including Chris Jones, David Kramer, Johnathan Motley, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Vojin Medarevic whereas extending Jared Butler.
“We’ve got not completed our work but,” Drcelic stated, noting that each roster resolution has been made alongside new head coach Ibon Navarro.
“We’ve got a great workforce. If a possibility arises to strengthen it additional, we will definitely reap the benefits of it.”
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