Charlotte Hornets veteran guard Vasilije Micic has been the topic of commerce rumors this summer time following the acquisition of Josh Inexperienced and the return of Seth Curry. Sure, these guys are primarily off-ball guards, however can deal with the purpose recreation if wanted, as can the younger and intriguing Tre Mann.
Through the Olympics, a report surfaced that the Denver Nuggets had been inquisitive about buying and selling the 30-year-old level guard to pair him with fellow Serbian Nikola Jokic. Nothing ever materialized between the 2 organizations, and it seems that Micic will enter the 2024-25 season as a Charlotte Hornet. He even stated as a lot throughout a latest interview on Mozzart TV.
“There was most likely some curiosity, however not sufficient for me to remark. I am blissful the place I am needed and I feel this season shall be extra productive for me.”
In 30 video games (together with 21 begins) with the Hornets final season, Micic averaged 10.8 factors, 6.2 assists and a couple of.7 rebounds per recreation whereas taking pictures 43 % from the sector and 29 % from three-point vary. Assuming LaMelo Ball stays wholesome, which is a giant assumption, Micic will return to a backup position as a backup. The Hornets have not had a strong backup level guard since Ball was drafted just a few years in the past. Micic can change that.
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