Nikola Jovic on going to G-League: 'It would be pretty cool' / News - Basketnews.com

Nikola Jovic isn't upset about possibly going to the G-League and sees this as an opportunity to prove himself.

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After playing just 22 minutes in the first 10 Miami Heat games in the 2022-23 NBA season, Nikola Jovic has been named as a candidate to step down to the G-League.

Nikola Jovic

Team:Miami HeatPosition:SF, PFAge:19Height:208 cmWeight:93 kgProfileNewsStatistics

"I think whatever happens will be good," Jovic commented about the situation to the Miami Herald. "The G League would be awesome because I’ll be playing more. Get some playing time and get in game shape and stuff, it would be pretty cool."

Although the young Serbian was selected in the first round of this year's draft, Jovic has found it hard to crack the Heat rotation so far. He's only appeared in three matches so far and has scored 6 points.

"It's a lot different than the preseason, the basketball is more physical, and I know I have to work," Jovic continued. "It's not easy. I've played and I'm happy. I'm happy that the coach sees something in me and wants to give me a chance, and it's up to me to work hard and transfer what I do in training to the court and help the team."

Heat's next game is scheduled on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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