Roster departures of Haywood Highsmith and Duncan Robinson create substantial playing-time opportunities for Nikola Jovic, potentially as a starter or primary sixth man. Jovic has progressed since being selected No. 27 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, with minutes rising from 13.6 to 25.1 per game over three seasons. Jovic averaged 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.7 three-pointers per game in 2024-25. Per-36-minute production scaled to 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.4 three-pointers on .456/.371/.828 shooting. Jovic seeks a full-time starting role, though injuries have limited usage.
"First of all, I want to start. That's the main thing. But it's hard to really show yourself with the first unit. I don't mind it. But if you're not winning, someone who's probably going to fall out of the first unit, it's probably going to be me or whoever is that fifth guy. It's really hard to be good. You got to be in the right spot and everything. But it's an honor to be in the first unit."
Jovic has been nothing short of exhilarating when healthy, thriving as a shooter, playmaker, and developing all-around scoring threat. In 2024-25, that materialized with averages of 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.7 three-point field goals made per game. Those numbers translate to 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.4 three-point field goals made per 36 minutes-on .456/.371/.828 shooting, no less.
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