Nationality Croatian Pro career 1995–2013 Weight 113 kg NBA draft 2000 / Undrafted Height 2.11 m | Listed weight 250 lb (113 kg) Role Basketball Player Name Nikola Vujcic Position Center, Power forward | |
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League Israeli Premier League
Euroleague Born June 14, 1978 (age 45)
Split, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia ( 1978-06-14 ) | ||
Listed height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | ||
Nikola vujcic one team global ambassador and the special olympics european basketball week
Nikola Vujčić (born June 14, 1978) is a Croatian former professional basketball player and currently a team manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv. At 2.11 m (6 ft 11), playing at both the center and power forward positions, he was a five time All-Euroleague selection and was voted as a member of the Euroleague Basketball 2001–10 All-Decade Team.
Contents
- Nikola vujcic one team global ambassador and the special olympics european basketball week
- Professional career
- Croatian national team
- Post retirement
- Career statistics
- References
Vujčić was the first player in the Euroleague to achieve a triple-double. On November 3, 2005, he helped in Maccabi's 95-68 win versus Prokom Trefl Sopot with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. On November 30, 2006, Vujčić recorded another triple-double, the second ever in Euroleague history, in Maccabi's 110–87 win over Union Olimpija, with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Professional career
Vujčić was born in Vrgorac, in inland Dalmatia, Croatia, in the former Yugoslavia. He made his professional debut with KK Split in 1995–96, coming from the young team of the club. Played there till 2000–01, wearing number 7 that once belonged to former Split star and former NBA player Toni Kukoč. With Split, Vujčić appeared twice in the Croatian League playoff final, played 57 Euroleague/Suproleague games and 28 Saporta Cup games.
In 2001, he was signed by Maccabi Tel Aviv as a replacement for Nate Huffman, who was expected to leave. At the last moment, though, Huffman decided to return for one more season so Maccabi sent Vujčić on loan to French club ASVEL Villeurbanne. Vujčić helped them win the French Championship for the first time in 21 years. He also took part in 14 Euroleague games that season, averaging 15.7 points and 6.4 rebounds.
From 2002 to 2008, with Maccabi, he won 2 Euroleague titles (2004 and 2005), 5 Israeli Championships and 4 Israeli State Cups with the club.
On June 18, 2008, he signed a two-year contract, worth €4.5 million euros net income with Olympiacos.
On October 25, 2010 he signed a contract with Efes Pilsen. After playing for Split in the 2011-2013 seasons, he announced retirement in 2013.
Croatian national team
As a member of the senior Croatian national team, Vujčić played at the EuroBasket 1999, the EuroBasket 2001, the EuroBasket 2005, and the EuroBasket 2009.
Post retirement
In the 2013–14 season, Vujčić returned to former club Maccabi Tel Aviv as team manager.
Career statistics
Note: The EuroLeague is not the only competition in which the player participated for the team during the season. He also played in domestic competition, and regional competition if applicable.