Nikola VucevicOrlando Magic · #9
Nikola Vucevic is a two-time All-Star center, active in 2026 with the Boston Celtics after a February trade from Chicago. Over 15 NBA seasons he has averaged 17.1 points and 10.3 rebounds, pairing old-school post scoring with modern three-point range.
Nikola Vucevic — the report card
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Where Nikola Vucevic stands
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Nikola Vucevic — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Nikola Vucevic
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Nikola Vucevic career stats, season by season
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 51 | 15.9 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 0.6 | .450 | .375 |
| 2012-13 | 77 | 33.2 | 13.1 | 11.9 | 1.9 | .519 | .000 |
| 2013-14 | 57 | 31.8 | 14.2 | 11.0 | 1.8 | .507 | .000 |
| 2014-15 | 74 | 34.2 | 19.3 | 10.9 | 2.0 | .523 | .333 |
| 2015-16 | 65 | 31.3 | 18.2 | 8.9 | 2.8 | .510 | .222 |
| 2016-17 | 75 | 28.8 | 14.6 | 10.4 | 2.8 | .468 | .307 |
| 2017-18 | 57 | 29.5 | 16.5 | 9.2 | 3.4 | .475 | .314 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 31.4 | 20.8 | 12.0 | 3.8 | .518 | .364 |
| 2019-20 | 62 | 32.2 | 19.6 | 10.9 | 3.6 | .477 | .339 |
| 2020-21 | 70 | 33.5 | 23.4 | 11.7 | 3.8 | .477 | .400 |
| 2021-22 | 73 | 33.1 | 17.6 | 11.0 | 3.2 | .473 | .314 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 33.5 | 17.6 | 11.0 | 3.2 | .520 | .349 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 34.3 | 18.0 | 10.5 | 3.3 | .484 | .294 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 31.2 | 18.5 | 10.1 | 3.5 | .530 | .402 |
| 2025-26 | 64 | 28.4 | 15.1 | 8.4 | 3.3 | .493 | .369 |
| Career | 1036 | 31.2 | 17.1 | 10.3 | 2.9 |
The Lab
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Are the Orlando Magic built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Nikola Vucevic
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Nikola Vucevic is a Swiss-born, two-time NBA All-Star center celebrated for his soft touch, steady rebounding and rare shooting range at the five.
Turning pro
Drafted 16th overall, 2011 as a Center.
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Vucevic developed into a two-time All-Star and the face of the Orlando Magic during nearly a decade in Florida.
Chapter
His 2020-21 season was a career peak at 23.4 points and 11.7 rebounds a night before a midseason trade to Chicago.
Chapter
A February 2026 trade sent the veteran center to the Boston Celtics for the stretch run of his career.
Off the court
- Height
- 6'10"
- Weight
- 260 lb
- Draft
- 16th overall, 2011
- Born
- Morges, Switzerland
- Age
- 36
- Jersey
- #9
Off the court, Vucevic is known as one of the NBA's more approachable veterans, active in community work and proud of his Montenegrin roots despite being born in Switzerland. He has represented Montenegro on the international stage throughout his pro career.
A soft-spoken, professional big man who lets consistent production do the talking.
Nikola Vucevic — frequently asked
The questions people ask most about Nikola Vucevic, answered.
