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Bulls big Nikola Vucevic getting defensive and the numbers back it up

Chicago Sun-Times | March 7, 2024

Related Topics: Nikola Vucevic, Chicago Bulls, Andre Drummond

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While Nikola Vucevic isn’t blocking shots or playing the role of rim protector like some NBA centers, that doesn’t mean he’s not a good defender. Coach Billy Donovan explained on Wednesday, and has the numbers to back it up.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The numbers don’t lie as far as Billy Donovan was concerned.

The Bulls coach said on Wednesday that not only has Nikola Vucevic statistically been one of the team’s better defenders the past three years, but he passes the eye test in that department.

Entering the game against Utah, Vucevic was only behind Andre Drummond (105.

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