Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Vasilije Micić

Discover the career path of Vasilije Micić, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Vasilije Micić is a Serbian professional basketball player currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. He also plays for the Serbian national team. Micić was drafted into the NBA in 2014 as the 52nd overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers.

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2002: Joins OKK Beograd youth system

In 2002, Vasilije Micic joined the OKK Beograd youth system to begin his basketball journey.

2006: Plays for OKK Beograd until 2006

Vasilije Micic played for OKK Beograd youth system until 2006.

2007: Plays for Crvena zvezda and FMP Železnik juniors

In 2007, Vasilije Micic played for Crvena zvezda juniors and subsequently for FMP Železnik juniors.

2010: Signs with Mega Vizura

In 2010, Vasilije Micić signed with Mega Vizura and made his debut in the Basketball League of Serbia.

2010: Plays for FMP Železnik juniors until 2010

Vasilije Micic played for FMP Železnik juniors until 2010.

2012: Becomes a leader for Mega Vizura

In the 2012-13 season, Vasilije Micić became a leader for Mega Vizura, contributing to the team's promotion to the Adriatic League.

June 2013: Signs contract extension with Mega Vizura

On June 6, 2013, Vasilije Micić signed a two-year contract extension with Mega Vizura.

March 2014: Enters 2014 NBA draft

In March 2014, Vasilije Micić confirmed that he would enter the 2014 NBA draft.

June 2014: Attends Eurocamp

In June 2014, Vasilije Micić attended the Eurocamp, a basketball camp in Treviso for NBA draft prospects, and impressed scouts.

June 2014: Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers

On June 26, 2014, Vasilije Micić was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 52nd overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.

August 2014: Signs with Bayern Munich

On August 4, 2014, Vasilije Micić signed a two-year deal with an option for one more season with the German team Bayern Munich.

2014: Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers

In 2014, Vasilije Micić was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 52nd overall pick in the NBA draft.

December 2015: Loaned to Crvena zvezda

In December 2015, Vasilije Micić was loaned to Crvena zvezda for the remainder of the 2015-16 season.

July 2016: Released by Bayern Munich

In July 2016, after his loan with Crvena zvezda ended, Vasilije Micić was released by Bayern Munich.

July 2016: Signs with Tofaş

On July 26, 2016, Vasilije Micić signed with Turkish BSL club Tofaş for the 2016-17 Basketbol Süper Ligi season.

June 2017: Signs with Žalgiris Kaunas

On June 15, 2017, Vasilije Micić signed a two-year contract with the Lithuanian club Žalgiris Kaunas.

June 2018: Signs with Anadolu Efes

On June 20, 2018, Vasilije Micić signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Anadolu Efes.

2018: EuroLeague Final Four with Žalgiris

In 2018, Vasilije Micić and Žalgiris Kaunas qualified for the EuroLeague Final Four tournament, losing in the semifinal to Fenerbahçe Basketball and winning the third-place game against CSKA Moscow.

May 2019: Signs contract extension with Anadolu Efes

In May 2019, Vasilije Micić signed a two-year contract extension with Anadolu Efes.

2019: FIBA Basketball World Cup

At the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Vasilije Micić and the national team of Serbia finished in fifth place after being upset in the quarterfinals by Argentina.

2019: EuroLeague Final Four with Anadolu Efes

In the 2018-19 season, Vasilije Micić led Anadolu Efes to the 2019 EuroLeague Final Four, where they lost in the final game to CSKA Moscow.

August 2020: Returns to Anadolu Efes

In August 2020, Vasilije Micić's agent confirmed that he was returning to Anadolu Efes for the 2020-21 season.

December 2020: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder

On December 8, 2020, the 76ers traded Vasilije Micić's draft rights to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2020: EuroLeague Campaign

By the end of his 2020–21 EuroLeague campaign, Micić became just the fourth EuroLeague player of all-time to score at least 100 two-pointers, 70 threes, and 100 free throws in a single season.

May 2021: EuroLeague MVP and Championship

In May 2021, Vasilije Micić was named the EuroLeague MVP, led his team to their first Euroleague Championship and was named the EuroLeague Final Four MVP.

2021: EuroLeague MVP and Title

In 2021, Vasilije Micić led Anadolu Efes to a EuroLeague title and won the EuroLeague MVP award, solidifying his status as a top player in Europe.

2022: Second EuroLeague Title and Final Four MVP

In 2022, Vasilije Micić led Anadolu Efes to a second consecutive EuroLeague title and was named the Final Four MVP for his outstanding performance.

2022: Back-to-Back EuroLeague Titles

In 2022, Vasilije Micić won back-to-back EuroLeague titles with Anadolu Efes and was named the EuroLeague Final Four MVP again.

July 2023: Signs with the Thunder

On July 17, 2023, Vasilije Micić signed a contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

February 2024: Traded to Charlotte Hornets

On February 8, 2024, Vasilije Micić was traded to the Charlotte Hornets. On February 10, Micić made his Hornets debut, putting up 18 points and nine assists in a 115–106 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.