Nikola Vucevic
#4C · Boston Celtics
RebounderIron Man
Height
6'9"
Weight
260 lbs
Age
35
College
USC
Experience
14 yrs
Wingspan
7'4.5"
Reach
9'4.5"
Hand Size
9.25" × 10.25"
C+
A-
B+
B
N/A
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The Verdict on Nikola, in One Read
On the field, Nikola Vucevic grades out as a strong C for Boston Celtics (B+ Impact). That places him 24th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it fairly priced (C+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 14+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1036 | 15.1 | 8.4 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 49.3% | 35.0% | 77.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 64 | 15.1 | 8.4 | 3.3 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentB
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 64 | 15.1 | 8.4 | 3.3 | 49.3% | B- B- |
| 2024-25 |  | 73 | 18.5 | 10.1 | 3.5 | 53.0% | B+ B+ |
| 2023-24 | | 76 | 18.0 | 10.5 | 3.3 | 48.4% | B B |
| 2022-23 | | 82 | 17.6 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 52.0% | B B |
| 2021-22 | | 73 | 17.6 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 47.3% | B+ B+ |
| 2020-21 | | 70 | 23.4 | 11.7 | 3.8 | 47.7% | B+ B+ |
| 2019-20 |  | 62 | 19.6 | 10.9 | 3.6 | 47.7% | B+ B+ |
| 2018-19 | | 80 | 20.8 | 12.0 | 3.8 | 51.8% | A- A- |
| 2017-18 | | 57 | 16.5 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 47.5% | B+ B+ |
| 2016-17 | | 75 | 14.6 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 46.8% | B+ B+ |
| 2015-16 | | 65 | 18.2 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 51.0% | B+ B+ |
| 2014-15 | | 74 | 19.3 | 10.9 | 2.0 | 52.3% | B B |
| 2013-14 | | 57 | 14.2 | 11.0 | 1.8 | 50.7% | B B |
| 2012-13 | | 77 | 13.1 | 11.9 | 1.9 | 51.9% | B B |
| 2011-12 |  | 51 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 45.0% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/1 | @ PHI | L 93-106 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 | -5 |
| Tue, 4/28 | vs PHI | L 97-113 | 15 | 8 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$21.5M
Guaranteed
$21.5M
AAV
$21.5M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
On a roster with finite room, Nikola Vucevic's contract earns a C+ Contract Value Index against the NBA salary backdrop. At $21.5M AAV on a one-year deal for a 35-year-old center, the value hinges entirely on availability and fit—and right now, both are in flux. In the 2025-26 season, Vucevic posted 15.1 PPG, 8.4 RPG, and 3.3 APG across 64 games before a finger injury derailed his playoff integration, marking above-average production for a longtime veteran and evidence he held up his end when healthy. The CVI reflects a realistic tension: a proven scorer and rebounder commanding mid-tier starter money at an age when durability becomes the primary risk, with the Celtics' recent contingency signings of Charles Bassey and other depth-piece conversions signaling organizational hedging around his durability rather than confidence in his staying power down the stretch. The C+ grade acknowledges that Vucevic delivered functional value in the regular season, but the one-year structure and his injury status heading into a Finals push leave Boston with limited margin for error—a veteran deal that made sense on paper but has become a liability in execution as the postseason clock ticks. Front office perception, evident in their roster maneuvering, suggests they view him as replaceable if his availability cannot be guaranteed, which is the unspoken ceiling of this contract.
Performance Analysis
B-
#24 of 97 Centers
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Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Nikola's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Nikola Compares at the Position
Nikola Vucevic ranks 24th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Nikola between Onyeka Okongwu (B-) just ahead and Kel'el Ware (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Onyeka OkongwuAtlanta HawksB-Day'Ron SharpeBrooklyn NetsB-Neemias QuetaBoston CelticsB-Nikola VucevicB-
Graded lower
Kel'el WareMiami HeatTransaction History
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About this player
Nikola Vucevic is a veteran in his 14th NBA season listed at C for the Boston Celtics. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Nikola Vucevic, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Performance B-, Sentiment A-.
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