Nikola Vučević's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 28, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Nikola Vučević.

Nikola Vučević is a Montenegrin professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Before his professional career, Vučević played college basketball for the USC Trojans. He was selected as the 16th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He is known for his scoring, rebounding, and all-around offensive skills.

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1985: Second Center with 30-point triple-double

On February 19, 2021, Vučević became the second center (along with Nikola Jokić) to score a 30-point triple-double with zero turnovers since 1985.

1996: First Bulls player since Michael Jordan to log 35 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks in a game

On February 4, 2022, Vučević finished with 36 points, 17 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in a 122–115 win over the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first Bulls player since Michael Jordan in 1996 to log 35 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks in a game.

2007: Named Montenegro's Best Young Player

In 2007, Nikola Vučević was named Montenegro's Best Young Player.

2009: Named Pac-10 Most Improved Player

In 2009, Nikola Vučević was named the 2009–10 Pac-10 Most Improved Player.

December 2012: Franchise record with 29 rebounds

On 31 December 2012, Nikola Vučević set an Orlando Magic franchise record with 29 rebounds in an overtime loss to the Miami Heat.

2012: Dwight Howard last win of the Eastern Player of the Week honors

Nikola Vučević became the first Magic player to win the Eastern Player of the Week honors since Dwight Howard in 2012.

2012: Playoff Berth

Vučević helped the Magic go 22–9 over the final 31 games of the season to clinch their first playoff berth since 2012.

March 2014: Dominated the Charlotte Bobcats

On 28 March 2014, Nikola Vučević finished the game with 24 points and 23 rebounds in an overtime victory against the Charlotte Bobcats. On 31 March 2014, Vučević earned his first Eastern Conference Player of the Week honor.

2014: Eastern Conference Player of the Week

In 2014, Nikola Vučević won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award for the first time in his NBA career. It was the first time a Magic player has won the award since 2014.

March 2015: Magic player to score 30 points in back-to-back games

During a stretch of strong play in March 2015, Vučević became the first Magic player to score 30 points in back-to-back games since Victor Oladipo.

April 2017: Moved ahead of Shaquille O'Neal in franchise history

On 10 April 2017, Nikola Vučević grabbed 10 rebounds against Chicago to move ahead of Shaquille O'Neal into second place in franchise history.

October 2017: Career-high 41 points

On 20 October 2017, Nikola Vučević scored a career-high 41 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

2017: First Bulls player to log a triple-double since 2017

On May 7, 2021, Vučević posted his second triple-double of the season and the fourth of his career, becoming the first Bulls player to log a triple-double since Jimmy Butler in 2017.

October 2018: Second Career Triple-Double

On October 2018, Nikola Vučević achieved his second career triple-double with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

January 2019: First All-Star Selection

On January 31, 2019, Vučević received his first All-Star selection in his eight-year career, earning Eastern Conference reserve honors for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, becoming the Magic's first All-Star since Howard in 2012.

February 2021: Career-High 43 Points

On February 5, 2021, Vučević scored a career-high 43 points, grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds and dished out 4 assists in a win over the Chicago Bulls. On February 23, 2021, Vučević was named an Eastern Conference reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game.