Nikola Vucevic is a Montenegrin professional basketball player, who plays for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Vucevic was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 16th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. After spending his rookie season with the 76ers, he was traded to the Orlando Magic, where he was named an NBA All-Star twice during his tenure.
Born on October 24, 1990, in Morges, Switzerland, Vucevic comes from a family with a deep love for sports. His parents Borislav and Ljiljana Vucevic are former basketball players. His basketball journey began in 'KK Mornar' (a basketball club based in Bar, Montenegro) youth system, and he was named Montenegro's Best Young Player in 2007.
In October 2007, Vucevic moved to America and joined Stoneridge Preparatory School in California. In his senior season, he led his team in scoring and rebounding with 18.0 points and 12.0 rebounds per game. He then played college basketball for the University of Southern California. In his sophomore season, he led the Pac-10 with 283 rebounds and his 39 blocks were the fourth most in the conference. Vucevic was named the 2009/10 Pac-10 Most Improved Player. In three seasons in college, Vucevic averaged 11.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in 87 appearances.
In the 2022/23 season for the Chicago Bulls, Vucevic played 82 games and averaged 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
Name: | Nikola Vucevic |
Net Worth: | $80 million |
Age: | 33 (October 24, 1990) |
Position: | Center |
Marital Status: | Married to Nikoleta Pavlovic |
Source of Wealth: | Professional Basketball Contract, Endorsements |
Salary: | $18.5 million (for the 2023/24 Season) |
Endorsements: | Unknown |
What is Nikola Vucevic's Net Worth in 2024?
According to online sources, Nikola Vucevic has an estimated net worth of approximately $80 million as of 2024.
Nikola Vucevic's primary income sources include his NBA contract and endorsement deals. Vucevic will earn $18.5 million in salary for the 2023/24 season.
Nikola Vucevic Salary
According to Spotrac, Nikola Vucevic is on a three-year $60,000,000 guaranteed contract with the Chicago Bulls. This contract has guaranteed him an annual average salary of $20 million.
During the 2023/24 season, Vucevic will earn a base salary of $18,518,519. His current contract will keep him with the Chicago Bulls through the 2025/26 NBA season and will earn $20 million in salary for the 2024/25 season.
Nikola Vucevic Endorsements
No information about Nikola Vucevic's endorsement deals is available in the public domain.
Nikola Vucevic Investments
According to online sources, Nikola Vucevic invested in 'NBA Top Shot' (a basketball-focused NFT marketplace) in 2021. However, no details about the investment are available as of 2024.
Nikola Vucevic Other Sources of Income
Besides his NBA contract, no information is available about any other revenue streams for Nikola Vucevic as of 2024.
Nikola Vucevic House
According to online sources, Vucevic bought a six-bedroom $4.75 million home in Lincoln Park, Chicago. That property was constructed in 2015 and has 5,245 square feet of living space, including six bedrooms and the same number of bathrooms.
Nikola Vucevic Cars
No information about Nikola Vucevic's car collection is available in the public domain.
Nikola Vucevic Charity Work
No information is available about Nikola Vucevic's social work as of 2024.
FAQs
A. Nikola Vucevic is 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters) tall.
A. Nikola Vucevic joined the Chicago Bulls in 2021, and his current contract will keep him with the Bulls through the 2025/26 season.
A. Nikola Vucevic weighs 260 pounds (117kg).
A. Nikola Vucevic will earn $18.5 million in salary for the 2023/24 season.
A. Nikola Vucevic married Nikoleta Pavlovic In 2016.