How much is Nikola Jovic getting paid?

Last Modified Mar 14, 2024 10:50 GMT
How much is Nikola Jovic getting paid?
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Born on June 9, 2003 in Leicester, United Kingdom, Nikola Jovic is a Serbian basketball player who plays as a forward for the Miami Heat. Jovic was drafted with the 27th overall pick by the Heat in 2022. Before declaring for the NBA draft, the player competed in the ABA league and the ABA junior league, which encompassed former Yugoslavian countries.

Nikola Jovic went on to win the Junior ABA league twice in 2021 and 2022, winning the Finals MVP in 2021. He was also named the top prospect in the ABA league. In a survey on NBA.com for the 2021-22 season, Jovic was voted as the best international player not playing in the NBA.

As of March 2024, Jovic is shooting at 36.2% from beyond the arc in his NBA career. He thrives as a spot-up wing, adept at finding open looks on offense. While emphasizing hustle on defense, he aims to contribute versatility and disrupts opposition plays. Despite limited playing time due to a deep Miami roster, Jovic consistently strives to contribute when given the chance off the bench.

Nikola Jovic Salary

According to Spotrac, Nikola Jovic will earn $2,352,000 for the 2023/24 NBA season which includes a $150,000 likely incentive.

A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:

Season TeamSalary
2022/23Miami Heat$2,239,920
2023/24Miami Heat$2,352,000
2024/25 (team option) usedMiami Heat$2,464,200
2025/26 (team option)Miami Heat $4,400,317

How long is the Nikola Jovic contract?

Nikola Jovic signed a four-year rookie contract with Miami Heat in July 2022. His contract has a few clauses such as the team option for the last two seasons, team option for 2024/25 has been exercised and the 2025/26 team option is pending. Jovic will become a restricted free agent (RFA) at the end of the 2025/26 NBA season.

FAQ's on Nikola Jovic Salary

A. Nikola Jovic was born on June 9, 2003, and is currently 20 years old.

A. Nikola Jovic is set to earn $2.3 million in salary for the 2023/24 season.

A. As of March 2024, Jovic is averaging 6.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

A. Nikola Jovic plays in the power forward position, but can be deployed as a small forward as the spot up wing shooter.

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