NIKOLA VUCEVIC RUMORS
Nelson, Vucevic close to returning after Magic off day
The Magic clearly missed both Nikola Vucevic and Jameer Nelson in the double overtime loss to the 76ers.
Philadelphia had 20 offensive rebounds that turned into 31 second chance points and so obviously missing a guy like Vucevic, who averages 10.9 rebounds per game and helps set the defense just by his size alone. Nelson's leadership and composure on the court helps the Magic...
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Video: Watch Glen Davis and Nikola Vucevic carve a Thanksgiving turkey
On the eve of Thanksgiving, the Orlando Magic have an ongoing tradition of having their star players carve a turkey as part of the post-game interview festivities. This year's version involved Glen Davis and Nikola Vucevic.Take a look at how each player approaches "carving" the bird. While Davis simply rips one of the legs off, Vucevic takes a more subtle approach,...
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10 days ago
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Glen Davis Crushes Turkey Leg With Nikola Vucevic on Court After Magic Game (Video)
Somewhere, Vince Wilfork nodding his head in approval.
One year after the Patriots nose tackle showed how a real man eats a turkey leg following New England’s Thanksgiving rout of the Jets, a former Boston athlete put on a performance at the table that would have made the big man proud.
The Orlando Magic defeated Philadelphia the night before Thanksgiving this year, and Glen Davis...
Nikola Vucevic reforming his post game
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Last year, Nikola Vucevic was not a go-to offensive option. The second-year center was making a name for himself mostly as a rebounder and junkyard dog on the offensive glass. He had some post moves and a nice little jumper but it was not quite developed or reliable. Not yet at least.
For much of this year, Vucevic has been more of a go-to option offensively...
Via Orlando Magic Daily
17 days ago
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Magic players, Stuff spend day working at Southwest
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Nikola Vucevic and Kyle O'Quinn of the Orlando Magic took time Tuesday to trade places with Southwest Airlines employees. The airline, which is in its second year as the official airline of the Magic, invited current and former Magic players to swap roles for a day as part of the team's 25th anniversary.
The 7-foot Vucevic and the 6-10 O'Quinn both got...
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17 days ago
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Nikola Vucevic Dominates Clippers with 30 and 20 Game
Nikola Vucevic is a rising star for the Orlando Magic at the center position. Photo Credit: RMTip21Flickr
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic showcased amazing footwork, basketball IQ and strength as he destroyed the Los Angeles Clippers frontcourt all night long in the paint and outside. Vucevic led the Magic to their third consecutive victory over the fan-favorite Los Angeles Clippers...
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November 07, 2013
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Nikola Vucevic posts monster double-double on Day 9 with 30 points and 21 boards
Vucevic: chairman of the boards (Orlando Magic Facebook)
Nikola Vucevic finally validated being taken in the early rounds: 30 points, 21 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. He out dueled DeAndre Jordan, who finished with 19 boards and four blocks in the Magic's 98-90 victory over the Clippers.
Vucevic is trending in the right direction, unlike, say, Larry Sanders...
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November 07, 2013
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Vucevic goes beast mode in Magic win
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It is not often you see Nikola Vucevic show much emotion on the basketball floor. Off the court, he is usually a bit quiet and reserved, speaking softly and calmly.
That was not the Nikola Vucevic we saw on the floor Wednesday night for the Magic.
This Nikola Vucevic was ripping down rebounds and putting on physical box outs of DeAndre Jordan, trying...
Via Orlando Magic Daily
November 06, 2013
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Nikola Vucevic, Magic learning toughness
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Nikola Vucevic had a major skill to improve upon this offseason.
He posted the third most double doubles in the league last year, yet something was missing on the interior. It was a toughness and paint and rim protection that the elite big men have. Vucevic was only in his second year and had a lot to learn. He spent most of that season without...
Via Orlando Magic Daily
October 31, 2013
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Magic exercise options on Nikola Vucevic, three others
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic's commitment to build through younger players became further evident Saturday when the team announced the exercising of the options of Nikola Vucevic, Maurice Harkless, Tobias Harris and Andrew Nicholson through the 2014-15 season.
Under the terms of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the Magic had until Oct. 31 to decide whether...
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October 26, 2013
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