Nikola Vucevic showed everything that led him to become one of the NBA's stars at the start of Mundobasket - he was excellent with the racket, he hit for three points, he even managed to lower the ramp for the Mexicans in the attack...
At the end of the masterful 27 points and 10 rebounds for the triumph of Montenegro at the start of the World Cup.
"It was a good match, and it is very important that we opened the championship with a victory against a team that plays fast with a strong tempo and that does not give up... The professional staff did an excellent job in preparing the match," Vučević told the press after the match.
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The start of the match with Mexico was not ideal...
"Perhaps we entered the game nervously, but we responded quickly... I am very happy for the victory, it is good to start the Mundobasket with a victory for self-confidence," added the Chicago champion.
Mexico threatened even when it seemed that Montenegro managed to "break" it.
"I wasn't nervous in those moments, I have confidence in my team. Mexico is a very tough opponent, they never give up, so we knew we would have to play well for the whole 40 minutes, but I think we controlled the game in the second half," he pointed out. is "Towing".
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He repeated that he is enjoying being with the national team again.
"I didn't play last year for certain reasons, everyone has such reasons sometimes, but most basketball players enjoy playing for their country and being part of everything. I'm glad to be here this summer".
Journalists were interested in the difference between playing in the NBA and the national team.
"This is a great experience for me, because the games in the NBA are different and every experience like this and adapting to the game make you a better player," Vucevic concluded.
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