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Philadelphia 76ers select Nikola Vucevic with 16th pick in 2011 draft

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers select Nikola Vucevic with 16th pick in 2011 draft
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The Philadelphia 76ers selected Nikola Vucevic with the No. 16 pick in the 2011 NBA draft. Vucevic, a big man from USC, averaged 5.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in his lone season with the team. He was traded to the Orlando Magic in the 2012 offseason as part of the Andrew Bynum deal. Following his time in Philadelphia, Vucevic became an NBA All-Star during his nine seasons with the Magic, and has continued his career as a backup with the Boston Celtics.

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  • •Selected No. 16 overall in 2011 NBA draft
  • •Averaged 5.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in Philadelphia
  • •Traded to Orlando in Andrew Bynum blockbuster deal
  • •Became an All-Star during his Magic tenure
  • •Currently a backup with the Boston Celtics
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The Philadelphia 76ers selected Nikola Vucevic with the No. 16 pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

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