Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Vasilije Micić:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Vasilije Micić
  • Nationality: Serbian
  • Age: Born January 13, 1994
  • Hometown: Kraljevo, Serbia
  • Height: 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
  • Weight: 202 lbs (92 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US) (estimated)
  • Jersey Number: #22
  • Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
  • High School and College:
    • High School: Attended youth programs in Serbia; no traditional high school system as seen in the U.S.
    • College: Did not attend college; developed through European basketball systems.
  • NBA Draft:
    • Drafted: 52nd overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Oklahoma City Thunder (2023–present, after joining the NBA)
    2. Prior to the NBA, Micić played in Europe for teams including:
      • Mega Vizura (Serbia)
      • Bayern Munich (Germany)
      • Tofas (Turkey)
      • Anadolu Efes (Turkey)
  • Championship Rings:
    • NBA: None yet
    • EuroLeague: 2 titles (2021 and 2022 with Anadolu Efes)
  • Kids: No publicly known children
  • Siblings: He has a sister, Nina Micić, who is a former professional snowboarder.

Vasilije Micić’s player archetype is that of a crafty lead guard: a methodical pick-and-roll playmaker who controls tempo, creates passing angles, and uses experience more than burst. Offensively, his role is to organize the half court, run actions out of the pick-and-roll, make sharp reads for teammates, and chip in as a secondary scorer with touch and poise. Defensively, he fits more as a team-oriented guard than a stopper, relying on positioning, anticipation, and effort while lacking the top-end athleticism to overwhelm quicker matchups. Physically, Micić has solid size for a guard, with NBA.com listing him at 6-foot-3 and 188 pounds, and his game reflects that sturdy, composed profile rather than explosive speed. Overall, he plays with patience, vision, and control, leaning on craft, ball-screen orchestration, and veteran feel to steady an offense. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • He was the EuroLeague Final Four MVP in 2021 and one of the top players in Europe before transitioning to the NBA with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2023.

Sources:

NBA.com — Vasilije Micic | Guard | Phoenix Suns
NBADraft.net — Vasilje Micic
Sports Illustrated — Hornets Player Grades: Vasilije Micic
Yahoo Sports — NBA survival guide: The under-under-the-radar players of the 2024-25 season