A week ago, Nikola Vucevic addressed the media following a disappointing loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Amway Center. He had come off the bench for the first time all season in a surprising rotation change by Frank Vogel. The loss stung and seemed to invalidate the decision.
Nikola Vucevic was not thrilled about coming off the bench. He spent all summer saying he would remain the starter and winning that spot. He had done what was asked of him and was playing well. Yet, he took a demotion.