By George Efkarpidis/ Gefkarpidis@eurohoops.net
Ranking players is never easy and there are many factors that are part of the equation. That’s true especially for rookies and for players who despite being many years in the league, they have changed teams and it’s pretty hard to predict how things will turn out for them.
With so many European stars being part of the NBA, it was really hard to figure who will make the cut, even if 30 seems like a big number. So an honorable mention goes to Cedi Osman and Ersan Ilyasova of Turkey, to injured Finn Lauri Markkanen, to Serb Nemanja Bjelica, to the Czech guard Thomas Satoransky and also to Georgian icon Zaza Pachulia.
We’ve revealed the players from number 30 to number 21 as well as those who reserved places from number 20 to number 11.
At long last, it’s time for the ten best Europeans in the NBA League.
10. Nikola Vucevic (Magic / Montenegro)
Year of Birth: 1990
Height: 213cm (7-0)
Position: C
One of the most skilled big men in the league, still in his prime at 27 years old, the Montenegrin stud will look to build on a fantastic season.
Vucevic averaged 16.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3 assists in 57 games for the Magic last season.
He was superb prior to suffering a left-hand injury in late December.
He also notched his first career triple-double with 31 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists against the Hawks.
“Vooch” possesses a unique, all-around skill set and he is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
With the Magic likely out of playoff contention and having spent their first round pick on Mo Bamba, Vucevic will likely be traded mid-season and contenders will surely line-up to get him.