Bleacher Report · Jun 24, 2022
Nikola Jovic Draft Scouting Report: Pro Comparison, Updated Heat Roster
Nikola Jovic, a Serbian wing who previously played for Mega Basket of the ABA League, will join the Miami Heat after going No. 27 overall in Thursday's NBA draft.
Bleacher Report Draft Expert Jonathan Wasserman's Scouting Report
Player: Nikola Jovic
Position: SF
Height: 6'10"
Pro Comparison: Danilo Gallinari
Scouting Report: At 6'10", Jovic operates as a jumbo scoring wing with three-point range and playmaking ability. He has mismatch potential if the self-creation translates and helps outweigh his lack of standout athleticsim.
Nikola Jovic, SF: Rookie scale contract
Jimmy Butler, SF: $48.8M (2026)
Bam Adebayo, PF: $32.6M (2026)
Kyle Lowry, PG: $28.3M (2024)
Duncan Robinson, SF: $18M (2025)
