Nikola Vučević

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Vučević's career is defined by consistent excellence rather than flashy accolades. He is the Orlando Magic's all-time leader in rebounds, a mark that speaks to his durability and production over nine seasons with the franchise. His two All-Star selections and All-NBA Third Team honor place him among the top centers of his era. He was the first Montenegrin player drafted in the first round of the NBA draft, a milestone for his country.

AwardsVučević has been named an NBA All-Star twice (2019, 2021) and earned a spot on the All-NBA Third Team in 2021. He was also selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2012. He has never won an NBA championship or MVP award.

Honours & Distinctions

Orlando Magic all-time leader in rebounds

Orlando Magic·2021

Surpassed Dwight Howard for most rebounds in franchise history.

Honorary citizen of Bar

City of Bar, Montenegro·2019

Recognized for his basketball achievements and philanthropy.

Rankings & Lists

#49

ESPN NBA Player Rankings

ESPN·2021

#Top 10

Top 10 Centers in the NBA

The Athletic·2020

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

2019-03

The Magic Man: Nikola Vučević's Rise

Basketball Digest

2019-02

All-Star Center

Records & Feats

Most rebounds in Orlando Magic franchise history

Career Milestone·2021

Surpassed Dwight Howard with 6,881 rebounds.

First Montenegrin player drafted in the first round of the NBA draft

Historic First·2011

Selected 16th overall in 2011.