Nikola Kalinic named ABA League's Regular Season MVP / News - Basketnews.com

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Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade finished the ABA League season in first place with 24 wins out of 26 matches. Their leader Nikola Kalinic has been recognized for it.

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Kalinic became the regular season MVP of the league.

The forward finished the voting with a total of 39.7% combined votes, ahead of Jaka Blazic of Cedevita Olimpija, who had 16.6%, and Justin Cobbs of Buducnost VOLI Podgorica, who finished the voting with 10.9% of combined votes.

Kalinic was the best amongst head coaches of the league teams while placing second amongst journalists and fans.

It's the first season in the ABA League following his comeback from playing outside of his home country.

The 30-year-old has been averaging 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1 steal per game for 13 PIR.

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