"The former second-round pick turned heads in April, averaging 18.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and two assists per game."
"Not only did Vukcevic play well, but in only 25 minutes per game throughout that stretch, those averages were enough to give the front office hope that the 7-footer could carve out a role on the team moving forward."
"The 22-year-old managed to ink a two-way deal with the Wizards this offseason, and while he may not have earned a standard deal, there's still a chance that he finds himself being called up at some point this season, especially if Vukcevic offseason work with former MVP Nikola Jokic really does pay off."
Tristan Vukcevic earned an expanded role after a Wizards injury surge, averaging 18.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and two assists in April while playing about 25 minutes per game. Those per-minute production rates gave the front office optimism that the 7-footer could secure a role going forward. The 22-year-old signed a two-way contract this offseason, leaving open the possibility of an NBA call-up if development continues. Vukcevic represented Serbia at FIBA EuroBasket and spent offseason time with Nikola Jokic, focusing on learning Jokic's practice habits, in-game tendencies and basketball IQ to accelerate his own development.
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