Vasilije Micić
Serbian basketball player, EuroLeague champion
Born
January 13th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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Professional basketball player began career in Serbia. Achieved prominence in European basketball, playing for various teams. Joined Anadolu Efes in 2020, contributing to the team’s success. Secured the EuroLeague title in 2021, earning the Final Four MVP award. Demonstrated skills as a point guard, known for playmaking abilities and scoring capability.
Won the EuroLeague championship with Anadolu Efes in 2021
Named EuroLeague Final Four MVP in 2021
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