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NIKOLA VUČEVIĆ

C · CHI · Age 34 (2024–25) · 10 qualified seasons
Peak 61.2Career Avg 54.1Secondary Creator
Peak APEX Score
61.2
2019–20 · Ranked #15
Career Arc · APEX Across 10 Qualified Seasons
485154576063 APEX 2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202020–212021–222022–232023–242024–25
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: ORL, 65 GP Ranked #71

Ranked #71 of 269 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 53.1
18.2
of 32
Off. Impact
6.1
of 14
Shot Quality
13.9
of 28
Def. Impact
9.7
of 16
Creation
5.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (9.7 of 16) — 61% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (6.1 of 14).
Style Metrics
53.1%
TS%
26.8%
USG%
15.7%
REB%
15.9%
AST%
1.47
AST/TO
0.143
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.94
LEBRON
+0.56
EPM
+1.9
BPM
+0.15
O-LBRN
+0.79
D-LBRN
2.0
VORP
APEX Score
53.1
Ranked #71 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Helper
Games
65
ORL
Archetype Versatile Big · 40 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Dwyane Wade
APEX 52.4 · Shot Creator · 98% match
→
Aaron Gordon
APEX 51.8 · Versatile Big · 97% match
→
Rodney Hood
APEX 52.7 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 13 APEX-qualified
Aaron GordonBrandon JenningsC.J. WatsonChanning FryeDewayne DedmonElfrid PaytonErsan İlyasovaEvan FournierJason SmithMario HezonjaShabazz NapierTobias HarrisVictor Oladipo
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: ORL, 75 GP Ranked #75

Ranked #75 of 279 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 53.0
14.7
of 32
Off. Impact
4.2
of 14
Shot Quality
13.7
of 28
Def. Impact
11.5
of 16
Creation
8.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (8.9 of 10) — 89% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.2 of 14).
vs 2015–16: APEX -0.1. Physical Contribution +3.7 (largest change); Offensive Impact -3.5.
Style Metrics
49.8%
TS%
24.8%
USG%
19.6%
REB%
16.9%
AST%
1.75
AST/TO
0.155
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.16
LEBRON
-0.02
EPM
+1.4
BPM
-0.86
O-LBRN
+0.69
D-LBRN
1.9
VORP
APEX Score
53.0
Ranked #75 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
75
ORL
Archetype Secondary Creator · 35 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
Rajon Rondo
APEX 50.8 · Pure Playmaker · 90% match
→
Sam Dekker
APEX 51.0 · Efficient Wing · 88% match
→
Al Horford
APEX 56.5 · Shot Creator · 88% match
→
Teammates · 2016–17 · 11 APEX-qualified
Aaron GordonBismack BiyomboC.J. WatsonD.J. AugustinElfrid PaytonEvan FournierJeff GreenJodie MeeksMario HezonjaSerge IbakaTerrence Ross
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: ORL, 57 GP Ranked #112

Ranked #112 of 273 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 50.0
17.6
of 32
Off. Impact
5.9
of 14
Shot Quality
13.3
of 28
Def. Impact
10.2
of 16
Creation
8.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (8.2 of 10) — 82% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (5.9 of 14).
vs 2016–17: APEX -3.0. Offensive Impact +2.9 (largest change); Shot Quality +1.7.
Style Metrics
53.3%
TS%
25.9%
USG%
17.1%
REB%
19.9%
AST%
1.79
AST/TO
0.112
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.29
LEBRON
+0.82
EPM
+2.7
BPM
+0.06
O-LBRN
+1.23
D-LBRN
2.0
VORP
APEX Score
50.0
Ranked #112 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
57
ORL
Archetype Secondary Creator · 45 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Lance Stephenson
APEX 48.7 · Role Player · 92% match
→
Willie Cauley-Stein
APEX 50.8 · Secondary Creator · 90% match
→
Jonas Jerebko
APEX 49.3 · Efficient Wing · 90% match
→
Teammates · 2017–18 · 15 APEX-qualified
Aaron GordonArron AfflaloBismack BiyomboD.J. AugustinElfrid PaytonEvan FournierJonathan IsaacJonathon SimmonsKhem BirchMario HezonjaMarreese SpeightsRashad VaughnShelvin MackTerrence RossWes Iwundu
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: ORL, 80 GP Ranked #33

Ranked #33 of 275 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 59.0
22.8
of 32
Off. Impact
4.9
of 14
Shot Quality
16.8
of 28
Def. Impact
9.4
of 16
Creation
5.1
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (22.8 of 32) — 71% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.9 of 14).
vs 2017–18: APEX +9.0. Offensive Impact +5.2 (largest change); Defensive Impact +3.5.
Style Metrics
57.3%
TS%
28.0%
USG%
20.5%
REB%
21.9%
AST%
1.90
AST/TO
0.168
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.33
LEBRON
+4.93
EPM
+6.6
BPM
+1.52
O-LBRN
+1.81
D-LBRN
5.5
VORP
APEX Score
59.0
Ranked #33 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
80
ORL
Archetype Versatile Big · 14 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Joel Embiid
APEX 60.2 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
D'Angelo Russell
APEX 54.5 · Primary Creator · 94% match
→
Jusuf Nurkić
APEX 56.4 · Versatile Big · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2018–19 · 12 APEX-qualified
Aaron GordonD.J. AugustinEvan FournierJarell MartinJerian GrantJonathan IsaacJonathon SimmonsKhem BirchMichael Carter-WilliamsMo BambaTerrence RossWes Iwundu
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: ORL, 62 GP Ranked #15

Ranked #15 of 246 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Anchor Big. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 61.2
21.3
of 32
Off. Impact
7.0
of 14
Shot Quality
14.7
of 28
Def. Impact
10.6
of 16
Creation
9.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (9.8 of 10) — 98% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (7.0 of 14).
vs 2018–19: APEX +2.2. Physical Contribution +4.7 (largest change); Defensive Impact -2.1.
Style Metrics
54.9%
TS%
25.8%
USG%
18.1%
REB%
19.5%
AST%
2.57
AST/TO
0.162
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.36
LEBRON
+3.38
EPM
+4.2
BPM
+1.60
O-LBRN
+1.76
D-LBRN
3.1
VORP
APEX Score
61.2
Ranked #15 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
62
ORL
Archetype Secondary Creator · 59 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Kristaps Porziņģis
APEX 52.6 · Secondary Creator · 88% match
→
Jonas Valančiūnas
APEX 57.3 · Versatile Big · 88% match
→
Luka Dončić
APEX 70.3 · Shot Creator · 87% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 11 APEX-qualified
Aaron GordonAl-Farouq AminuD.J. AugustinEvan FournierJonathan IsaacKhem BirchMarkelle FultzMichael Carter-WilliamsMo BambaTerrence RossWes Iwundu
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: 2 Teams, 70 GP Ranked #22

Ranked #22 of 251 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 56.7
20.0
of 32
Off. Impact
5.6
of 14
Shot Quality
12.8
of 28
Def. Impact
8.3
of 16
Creation
10.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (10.0 of 10) — 100% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (5.6 of 14).
vs 2019–20: APEX -4.5. Creation & Playmaking -2.3 (largest change); Defensive Impact -1.9.
Style Metrics
56.0%
TS%
29.3%
USG%
18.5%
REB%
21.3%
AST%
2.11
AST/TO
0.112
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.04
LEBRON
+2.53
EPM
+5.3
BPM
+0.38
O-LBRN
+0.65
D-LBRN
4.4
VORP
APEX Score
56.7
Ranked #22 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
70
2 Teams
Archetype Shot Creator · 32 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
LaMelo Ball
APEX 44.6 · Pure Playmaker · 87% match
→
Thaddeus Young
APEX 57.1 · Pure Playmaker · 87% match
→
Jonas Valančiūnas
APEX 57.3 · Versatile Big · 86% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 28 APEX-qualified
Aaron GordonAl-Farouq AminuChuma OkekeCoby WhiteCole AnthonyCristiano FelícioDaniel GaffordDaniel TheisDenzel ValentineDwayne BaconEvan FournierGarrett TempleGary HarrisJavonte GreenKhem BirchLauri MarkkanenLuke KornetMarkelle FultzMichael Carter-WilliamsMo BambaPatrick WilliamsR.J. HamptonRyan ArcidiaconoSindarius ThornwellTerrence RossThaddeus YoungTomáš SatoranskýZach LaVine
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: CHI, 73 GP Ranked #94

Ranked #94 of 270 qualified. Efficient Wing. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 51.4
16.2
of 32
Off. Impact
4.5
of 14
Shot Quality
14.0
of 28
Def. Impact
9.4
of 16
Creation
7.3
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (7.3 of 10) — 73% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.5 of 14).
vs 2020–21: APEX -5.3. Offensive Impact -3.8 (largest change); Physical Contribution -2.7.
Style Metrics
53.3%
TS%
24.5%
USG%
18.7%
REB%
15.2%
AST%
1.68
AST/TO
0.105
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.62
LEBRON
+1.12
EPM
+0.9
BPM
+0.25
O-LBRN
+1.37
D-LBRN
1.8
VORP
APEX Score
51.4
Ranked #94 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Efficient Wing
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
73
CHI
Archetype Efficient Wing · 48 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
Bruce Brown
APEX 52.5 · Role Player · 95% match
→
Jusuf Nurkić
APEX 45.5 · Versatile Big · 93% match
→
Terance Mann
APEX 51.3 · Role Player · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2021–22 · 10 APEX-qualified
Alex CarusoAlfonzo McKinnieAyo DosunmuCoby WhiteDeMar DeRozanJavonte GreenLonzo BallPatrick WilliamsTristan ThompsonZach LaVine
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: CHI, 82 GP Ranked #68

Ranked #68 of 261 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 53.2
17.1
of 32
Off. Impact
6.6
of 14
Shot Quality
12.7
of 28
Def. Impact
10.2
of 16
Creation
6.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (6.5 of 10) — 65% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (12.7 of 28).
vs 2021–22: APEX +1.8. Shot Quality +2.1 (largest change); Defensive Impact -1.3.
Style Metrics
59.4%
TS%
21.9%
USG%
18.6%
REB%
14.6%
AST%
1.88
AST/TO
0.138
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.80
LEBRON
+0.80
EPM
+2.7
BPM
-0.16
O-LBRN
+0.95
D-LBRN
3.2
VORP
APEX Score
53.2
Ranked #68 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
82
CHI
Archetype Versatile Big · 35 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Cole Anthony
APEX 48.3 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
Tobias Harris
APEX 54.9 · Efficient Wing · 93% match
→
Mason Plumlee
APEX 51.5 · Rim Runner · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 10 APEX-qualified
Alex CarusoAndre DrummondAyo DosunmuCoby WhiteDeMar DeRozanGoran DragićJavonte GreenPatrick BeverleyPatrick WilliamsZach LaVine
2023–24 · Regular Season · Team: CHI, 76 GP Ranked #106

Ranked #106 of 264 qualified. Secondary Creator. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 50.1
16.9
of 32
Off. Impact
5.3
of 14
Shot Quality
9.9
of 28
Def. Impact
8.5
of 16
Creation
9.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (9.5 of 10) — 95% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (9.9 of 28).
vs 2022–23: APEX -3.1. Physical Contribution +3.0 (largest change); Defensive Impact -2.8.
Style Metrics
54.0%
TS%
23.3%
USG%
17.1%
REB%
15.2%
AST%
2.06
AST/TO
0.107
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.64
LEBRON
-0.48
EPM
+0.1
BPM
+0.63
O-LBRN
+0.01
D-LBRN
1.4
VORP
APEX Score
50.1
Ranked #106 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Secondary Creator
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
76
CHI
Archetype Secondary Creator · 46 of 264 players in 2023–24
Comparable Profiles · 2023–24
Trey Lyles
APEX 45.1 · Efficient Wing · 92% match
→
Andre Drummond
APEX 50.4 · Rim Runner · 90% match
→
Jonas Valančiūnas
APEX 51.4 · Versatile Big · 90% match
→
Teammates · 2023–24 · 11 APEX-qualified
Alex CarusoAndre DrummondAyo DosunmuCoby WhiteDeMar DeRozanJavonte GreenJevon CarterJulian PhillipsPatrick WilliamsTorrey CraigZach LaVine
2024–25 · Regular Season · Team: CHI, 73 GP Ranked #60

Ranked #60 of 268 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 53.6
20.3
of 32
Off. Impact
8.4
of 14
Shot Quality
10.6
of 28
Def. Impact
9.5
of 16
Creation
4.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (20.3 of 32) — 63% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (10.6 of 28).
vs 2023–24: APEX +3.5. Physical Contribution -4.6 (largest change); Offensive Impact +3.4.
Style Metrics
61.1%
TS%
22.4%
USG%
16.9%
REB%
17.1%
AST%
2.19
AST/TO
0.144
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.11
LEBRON
+2.18
EPM
+2.6
BPM
+1.16
O-LBRN
-0.05
D-LBRN
2.7
VORP
APEX Score
53.6
Ranked #60 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
73
CHI
Archetype Versatile Big · 35 of 268 players in 2024–25
Comparable Profiles · 2024–25
Aaron Gordon
APEX 43.3 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Max Strus
APEX 40.5 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Cameron Johnson
APEX 49.3 · Shot Creator · 93% match
→
Teammates · 2024–25 · 16 APEX-qualified
Ayo DosunmuChris DuarteCoby WhiteJalen SmithJevon CarterJosh GiddeyJulian PhillipsKevin HuerterLonzo BallMatas BuzelisPatrick WilliamsTalen Horton-TuckerTorrey CraigTre JonesZach CollinsZach LaVine
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.