Josh Giddey Makes Strong Nikola Vucevic Statement

Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic has made a resurgence this season

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) passes the ball as Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) and Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) defend during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images

Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic has quietly become one of the best centers in the NBA again. After falling under the radar the past few seasons, Vucevic has shown what made him an All-Star, and his teammates are taking notice.

After the Bulls defeated the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, Josh Giddey put an exclamation point statement on Vucevic's performance. The big man put up 29 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks on 61% shooting from the field and 75% shooting from three.

"He looks like an All-Star. You don't see many off nights with Vooch," Giddey said.

Josh Giddey on Nikola Vucevic: "He looks like an All-Star. You don't see many off nights with Vooch."

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 19, 2024

Through 15 games this season, Vucevic is averaging 20.7 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists on 59/48/85 shooting from the field. Many have already forgotten, but Vucevic was a two-time NBA All-Star in 2019 and 2021.

Vooch has 10 quick points to start the game 🔥@CHSN__ | @NikolaVucevic pic.twitter.com/Mk9yLUZJhe

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 19, 2024

Vucevic has been one of the many Chicago Bulls players at the center of trade talks since the offseason. Regardless of whatever is said about him, Vucevic has already said in the past that he's just going to keep pushing.

‘‘I honestly don’t think about it,’’ Vucevic said. "It’s stuff that’s out of my control. My focus is on this team and to help this team be the best team we can be. Changes and all that, that’s not my job. That’s the front office’s job."

The Chicago Bulls now have a record of 6-9, good for the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.

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