It has been anticipated after the swap between Miami and Boston. Zoran Dragić thus won't continue his career in America at the famed Boston Celtics. He was placed on waivers by Boston. The question is whether any club from the NBA League is interested in him, and whether he will be given another opportunity.

In the opposite case the younger brother of Goran Dragić will return to Europe, most likely to Spain, where he had asserted himself, and could act as the game organizer, which is according to the USA media his greatest wish.

Lack of opportunity in spite of his famous brother
The Dragić brothers started the previous season at Phoenix, and then both transferred to Miami. While the older brother Goran immediately took one of the leading roles in the Florida team, the younger brother Zoran didn't get many opportunities to play, and in the end he played in the Development League for Sioux Falls. His average in 16 matches he played in the NBA League for Phoenix and Miami was only 1.8 points per match, with the average playing time of 4.7 minutes per match.

Miami needs to reduce costs
Boston gave up to Miami the 2020 second round pick for Zoran, plus the Heat paid to the Celtics the amount of 1.6 million dollars, which equals the salary Zoran Dragić would get for the new season. By this trade Miami above all reduced the expenses for the tax on luxury they had to pay for overstepping their budget for salaries, i.e. for. spending too much money for that purpose.

Zoran Dragić is presently occupied with preparations for this year's European Championship. Selector Jure Zdovc has invited him to the preparation tournament in Riga. Weeks ago Zoki played a big role in the American summer league, but obviously it was not enough for a new opportunity in the NBA League. But most certainly there will be no lack of offers in Europe, where he played very well for Unicaja Malaga for two seasons.

To. G.; translated by G. K.