Nikola Vucevic discusses challenges of Celtics bench role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Nikola Vucevic spoke about the difficulties he faced adjusting to a bench role with the Boston Celtics, describing it as 'the hardest thing.' Known for being a starter for many years, Vucevic explained that finding rhythm was challenging due to varying minutes played. He acknowledged being prepared for the potential shift in role following a trade, but emphasized the impact on his game as a center coming off the bench. Vucevic noted that his adjustment would have been smoother had he been with the team from the start of the summer.
- •Vucevic adjusted to a new bench role with the Celtics.
- •He cited finding game rhythm as particularly challenging.
- •Vucevic was a long-time starter before the role change.
- •He was prepared for the shift following a trade.
- •He suggested an earlier arrival could have eased his adjustment.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Vucevic struggled transition to a bench player with Boston Celtics
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Vucevic says adjusting to Celtics bench role was 'the hardest thing'
""Coming to Boston, I was ready for the possibility that I would likely be coming off the bench," said Vucevic.
"Nikola Vucevic says adjusting to Celtics bench role was 'the hardest thing'
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 6:44 PMNikola Vucevic struggled transition to a bench player with Boston Celtics
"Coming to Boston, I was ready for the possibility that I would likely be coming off the bench," said Vucevic.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 2:36 PMNikola Vucevic says adjusting to Celtics bench role was 'the hardest thing'
Nikola Vucevic says adjusting to Celtics bench role was 'the hardest thing'
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