Who are Nikola Vucevic's Parents?

Last Modified Oct 25, 2023 03:35 GMT
Nikola Vucevic Parents
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Nikola Vucevic is a Montenegrin center for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 16th overall pick in 2011. After one season in Philly, Vucevic was traded to the Orlando Magic, where he played for nine seasons.

Currently playing alongside DeMar DeRozan and Zach Lavine in Chicago, two-time All-Star Vucevic featured in all 82 regular-season games for the Bulls in the 2022/23 season, averaging a solid 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. He shot 52.0% from the field, including 34.9% from deep.

After missing out on the playoffs last season, Vucevic and the Bulls will be hoping to make a deep postseason run in 2024.

Nikola Vucevic’s Parents

Nikola Vucevic’s parents are Borislav Vucevic and Ljiljana Kubura. He belongs to a family with strong ties to basketball.

Who is Nikola Vucevic’s Mother?

Ljiljana Kubura is the mother of Nikola Vucevic. She is a former basketball player herself. She was a 6 feet 2 inch guard for Zeljeznicae, a basketball club from Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She has also been a part of the Yugoslavia women’s national basketball team.

Who is Nikola Vucevic’s Father?

Borislav Vucevic is the father of Nikola Vucevic. Nicknamed “Boro,” he is notable for competing in the EuroBasket 1985 with the Yugoslavian national Basketball team. He also won a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in Morocco in 1983. Borislav Vucevic was also his son’s coach throughout his childhood.

What Nationality are Nikola Vucevic’s Parents?

Borislav Vucevic and Ljiljana Kubura are Montenegrin and Belgian nationals respectively. Nevertheless, they are both Yugoslavian by ethnicity.

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FAQs

A. Nikola Vucevic is 32 years old. He was born on October 24, 1990 in Morges, Switzerland.

A. Borislav Vucevic and Ljiljana Kubura are the parents of Nikola Vucevic. Both his parents played basketball professionally.

A. Nikola Vucevic played two NBA All-Star games in 2019 and 2021 for the Orlando Magic.

A. Nikola Vucevic is a center for the Chicago Bulls.

A. In the 2022/23 season, Nikola Vucevic averaged 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

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