By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Serbian guard Vasilije Micic has reaffirmed his commitment to IBI Hapoel Tel Aviv, sharing plans to win another EuroLeague title and finish his career in Israel.
Speaking to Israel Hayom’s Tomer Givati, the two-time champion reflected on his current campaign, where he averages 14.6 points and 4.6 assists.
Micic wants to capture continental silverware and retire with the club. Having signed a three-year contract after initially requesting four, he noted that the deal showed genuine appreciation.
“I want to win the EuroLeague with Hapoel. That’s why I came here,” he explained in the interview posted Thursday. “Everyone is playing to win the EuroLeague and I hope we win, we’re working hard for it.”
“I want to retire with Hapoel. I came to the club last season with the goal of playing here as long as I can,” added the experience floor general.
High expectations in Tel Aviv also mean working alongside head coach Dimitris Itoudis. Micic admitted he isn’t the easiest person to deal with, yet their shared vision keeps things steady.
“Itoudis and I sometimes have differences of opinion, but we have a common goal,” he stressed. “As long as we continue to see the same goal together, everything will be fine, and there won’t be any friction or problems.”
Despite 278 EuroLeague appearances and 101 NBA games on his resume, the 32-year-old playmaker has stepped out of the spotlight. He credited teammate Elijah Bryant as the squad’s leader, stating the 31-year-old guard earned that spot.
“I contribute, and all the players on our roster contribute,” he pointed out.
With Hapoel sitting inside the Play-In Showdown zone at 6–4, attention now turns to Thursday’s Round 11 clash against crosstown rival Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv in Cyprus.
“Every game is big, so it doesn’t stress me out when it comes to the derby,” he mentioned.
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