Tristan Vukcevic begins preparations for the new season in Partizan jersey, with whom he clinched the regional ABA League title last season.
Player of Partizan who was at the center of numerous speculations during the summer is Tristan Vukcevic. The young man who showcased remarkable skills while donning the Washington jersey during the Summer League was reportedly on the verge of playing for Peristeri as a loaned player from the black-and-white team, according to Greek media reports.
Olympiacos was also mentioned. On the first day of training, young Tristan stepped onto the Arena’s court alongside the familiar faces. Sporting a broad smile, he exchanged greetings with everyone, including the attending media. However, when it came to statements, he wasn’t overly generous.
In a brief conversation with Mozzart Sport, he refrained from delving into the details of what actually transpired during the summer and whether he was indeed slated to join Vassilis Spanoulis in Greece.
“Tristan, are you here?”
“Yes, I am…”
What exactly happened?
“Nothing, I’m here…”
For how long?
“I don’t know, we’ll see…”
What are you expecting?
“To win. To capture many titles.”
Are you glad to be back with the team?
“Of course, I’m glad to be here. The team is great.”
You seemed to have adapted well to Washington, which drafted you. How did the Summer League appear to you?
“It was great for me. There wasn’t much pressure. The Summer League isn’t as serious, but they told me to play my game and enjoy. That’s what I did.”
Can you play and enjoy here too?
“Absolutely,” was all Tristan said.
On Tuesday, Tristan Vukcevic, along with the rest of the team, headed to Kopaonik, where the black-and-white squad, led by coach Zeljko Obradovic, will be training for the next seven days before the first preparatory tournament in Laktaši, organized by Igokea.
It remains to be seen what role Vukcević will play, as he averaged 14.3 minutes of playtime in the ABA League last season, recording 8.1 points during that time.
His standout performance came against Zadar when he scored 25 points in the 13th round of the regional competition.