Nikola Vucevic is a Montenegrin professional basketball player who plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. Born on October 24, 1990, his basketball journey is deeply rooted in a family legacy. His father, Borislav "Boro" Vucevic was a professional player in Europe who played for an impressive 24 years.
Vucevic learnt basketball fundamentals from his father in his native country Montenegro and grew into one the best players in the country. To develop further, he relocated to Simi Valley, California. In October 2007, he played his senior season in high school at Stoneridge Prep.
Following this, Vucevic went on to play three seasons with the Trojans at the University of Southern California. It was at USC where Vucevic became a strong center with great footwork.
His impressive collegiate performance led the Philadelphia 76ers to draft him with the 16th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. After a decent rookie season, Vucevic was a key piece in the now-famous “Dwight Howard Trade to Lakers.” Vucevic replaced Howard at Orlando Magic, and he established himself as a double-double machine, showcasing his prowess in both scoring and rebounding on the court.
The veteran center is a two-time All-Star and is one of the best big men who can knock down outside shots. In addition to his NBA success, Vucevic has represented Montenegro on the international stage.
Nikola Vucevic Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $18,518,519 | - | $18,518,519 | - | $18,518,519 |
| 2024-25 | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | $21,481,481 | - | $21,481,481 | - | $21,481,481 |
How much is Nikola Vucevic getting paid?
Nikola Vucevic is set to earn $18,518,519 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
According to Sportrac, he agreed to a three year contract with the Chicago Bulls worth a whopping $60,000,000 guaranteed, an average annual salary of $20,000,000.
How much does Nikola Vucevic make in a minute?
Nikola Vucevic’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $18,518,519. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then he makes around $35.23 in a minute.
Nikola Vucevic Career Earnings
In his solid 12-year career, Nikola Vucevic has earned approx. $154 million, up until the end of 2022/23 season.
Considering guaranteed money from his remaining contract, Nikola Vucevic will have earned $214 million by the end of the 2025/26 NBA season.
What are the terms of Nikola Vucevic’s contract?
Nikola Vucevic’s current contract does not have any terms associated with it. He will be a free agent at the end of the 2025/26 season.
How much of the Nikola Vucevic Contract is guaranteed?
Nikola Vucevic’s entire $60,000,000 is guaranteed, an average annual salary of $20,000,000.
Nikola Vucevic Contract History
These are all the contracts that Nikola Vucevic has signed in his career till now.
December 9, 2011
Nikola Vucevic signed a two-year $3.36 million rookie contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
October 23, 2014
Nikola Vucevic agreed to sign a four-year $53 million contract with the Orlando Magic.
July 6, 2019
Nikola Vucevic agreed to sign a four-year $100 million contract with the Orlando Magic.
June 28, 2023
Nikola Vucevic signed a three-year $60 million veteran contract extension with the Chicago Bulls.
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FAQs
A. Nikola Vucevic has a three-year $60 million contract with the Chicago Bulls. This contract ends in 2026.
A. Nikola Vucevic’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $18,518,519.
A. Nikola Vucevic is 33 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. In the 2022/23 season, Nikola Vucevic averaged 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
