Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic is retiring from international basketball after EuroBasket 2025, but his NBA career will continue.
Vucevic, at 35, has confirmed that the ongoing EuroBasket 2025 will mark his final tournament representing Montenegro. Despite his stellar performance in the tournament, including a standout game against Sweden with 23 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks, Montenegro fell short in the group stage finale against Great Britain.
Vucevic expressed mixed emotions about his farewell from international play, acknowledging the disappointment of not advancing further but expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, federation, and fans for their support.
The news of Vucevic’s retirement from international competition was initially reported by Eurohoops and later shared by NBA Central, clarifying that his NBA journey will persist. During EuroBasket 2025, Vucevic showcased his skills with impressive averages of 18.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists while facing strong teams like Germany, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden.
Despite the conclusion of his international career, Vucevic’s fans can rejoice as he continues to make his mark in the NBA, bringing his talent and experience to the Chicago Bulls. With a successful career at the highest levels of competition, Vucevic’s decision to focus solely on the NBA signals a new chapter in his basketball journey.
Vucevic’s dedication and contributions to Montenegro’s national team have left a lasting impact, and his presence will be missed on the international stage. As he bids farewell to this chapter of his career, basketball enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing his ongoing success in the NBA arena.