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![hothothoops Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::45509849.png) Hot Hot Hoops [@hothothoops](/creator/twitter/hothothoops) on x 12.6K followers
Created: 2025-07-24 14:20:37 UTC

“I’m sure it’s not easy for (the Miami Heat), just like for other NBA teams. You’re letting someone play for their country, paying them a lot of money, and they’re important to you. An injury would definitely be a setback for them. 

“But, by chance — and to my great fortune — I’m part of the Miami team that had Goran Dragić. They say themselves that he always came back better from international tournaments (with Slovenia). It’s an honor and a pleasure for them to let me play for Serbia. Of course, it all starts with me — I’m always the one who would give anything to play. And the fact that they support me and want me to be with Serbia only gives me more motivation. And it makes it easier for me.”

— Nikola Jovic on being available for EuroBasket

(h/t @Eurohoopsnet)

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