Jovic did his first interview in Serbia since being christened with the name Bulk
Translation:
.The injury I had (back) was not easy for me, I came out of it stronger (hence Bulk) both physically and basketball wise.
.I think you can see from the 3 summer league games I played you can tell how more mature/ serious I am/was
.I feel like I'm better in every aspect
. I'm the same Nikola who played last year at Megabasket but I look a lot better (Bulk)/(joking)
.My jumpshot is not and has never been a problem/issue (assuming they asked him about his shooting 3pt% in the NBA), I know I can hit shots.
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report asks what do you expect that Spo might want to see from you at the WC), I think he expects top effort that really means a lot to them (Miami), I was the youngest in Miami and they expect a lot from me in the future to keep improving, Miami was happy I was attending the WC (tryouts) to try help the team win a medal. They (Miami) have high expectations and I need (will) to give everything I have which is most important to them.
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Gets asked about his name being in trade talks for some player from Portland) "you never know I won't know until/if it occurs", "there's talks its possible I might be part of that trade but like I said I don't pay attention to it, I'm still young and there's plenty ahead for me, whatever happened I think it's fine because I'm dedicated to being a good player".
Reporter: Would you like to stay in Miami: " Off course I would love to stay it's a amazing organization they mean a lot to me, they showed me what real work is and they're next level at it and I would really love to stay"
Reporter: You played with NBA vets (Butler/Lowry) what did you learn from them " First of all they're great guys and I'm glad I could share the court with them and I've learnt everything from them (how to interact with coaches/how to preserve my body), it was great being around a experienced team
Reporter: Eric Spo is a elite coach probably top 3 your thoughts on him: "He's a great coach and a perfectionist and he is Heat Culture"
Reporter: Can Serbia win a medal: "No question and it's never been up for debate, sometimes you have less luck but our goal is gold"