Fansided · Sep 3, 2019
Nikola Vucevic still learning when to take charge as Montenegro falls again
Nikola Vucevic blended into the background too much for Montenegro. They pushed back on New Zealand when he stepped up as he is still learning how to lead.
The broadcasters on ESPN+’s broadcast of Montenegro’s game against New Zealand were at a loss for the absence of Nikola Vucevic from the team’s first half as they struggled to keep pace.
The All-Star big man, whom they referred to at one point as the $100-million man in reference to Nikola Vucevic’s new contract, had just four points as Montenegro trailed by nine and their tournament hopes hung in the balance. It looked like Montenegro was going to limp out of its first major intercontinental tournament.