Luka Mitrović

Luka Mitrović (Serbian Cyrillic: Лука Митровић; born 21 March 1993) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Crvena zvezda of the Serbian KLS, the Adriatic League and the EuroLeague. Standing at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m), he plays at the power forward and center positions. Mitrović was the final selection of the 2015 NBA draft.

Luka Mitrović
Mitrović with Crvena zvezda in November 2022.
No. 9 – Crvena zvezda Meridianbet
PositionPower forward / Center
LeagueBasketball League of Serbia
ABA League
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1993-03-21) 21 March 1993
Novi Sad, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia
NationalitySerbian
Listed height2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight102 kg (225 lb)
Career information
NBA draft2015: 2nd round, 60th overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career2005–present
Career history
2011–2012Hemofarm
2012–2017Crvena zvezda
2017–2018Brose Bamberg
2019Murcia
2019–2020Manresa
2020Hapoel Jerusalem
2020–2021Budućnost
2021–presentCrvena zvezda
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Serbia
U19 World Championship
Silver medal – second place2011 LatviaU19 National Team
U18 European Championship
Silver medal – second place2011 PolandU18 National Team
U16 European Championship
Bronze medal – third place2009 LithuaniaU16 National Team

Club career

Early years

Mitrović started playing basketball in Novi Sad-based club Kadet. In 2009, he moved to Hemofarm where he first played for the youth team. In the 2010–11 season, he signed his first professional contract.

Crvena zvezda (2012–2017)

In 2012, he signed a contract with Crvena zvezda.[1] In the 2013–14 season, his role in the team increased, becoming off-the-bench player. He also played the EuroLeague for the first time in his career. Over 7 EuroLeague games, he averaged 3.6 points and 4 rebounds per game. Before the start of 2014–15 season, he was promoted in the team captain.[2] On 21 November 2014 he posted a career-high 30 points in a double overtime 103–110 loss against Galatasaray.[3][4] Over 24 EuroLeague games, he averaged 8.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, all career-high. In 2014–15 season, Crvena zvezda won the Adriatic League championship, the Serbian League championship and the Radivoj Korać Cup.

On 26 August he extended his contract with Crvena zvezda until 2017.[5] On 18 October 2015, in a game against Union Olimpija, he suffered a left knee injury which should keep him off-the-court for a few months.[6]

On 8 September 2016, he re-signed with the team until the end of 2017–18 season.[7] In November 2016, he had minor muscle strain which kept him off the court for 10 days.[8]

Stints in Europe (2017–2021)

On 29 June 2017, Mitrović signed a three-year contract with German club Brose Bamberg.[9] In July 2018, he parted ways with the club.[10]

On 10 January 2019, Mitrović joined UCAM Murcia.[11] He averaged 4.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. On October 17, 2019, he signed with Manresa.[12]

On 23 August 2020, Mitrović signed with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Premier League.[13] He played his only game for Hapoel Jerusalem in the quarterfinals of the 2020 Basketball Champions League Final Eight.

On 21 October 2020, Mitrović signed with Budućnost of the Prva A Liga and the ABA League.[14]

Back to Crvena zvezda (2021–present)

On June 18, 2021, he has signed with Crvena zvezda of the Adriatic League.[15] The club won ABA League, Serbian League, and Serbian Cup in the 2021–22 season.

NBA draft rights

On 25 June 2015, Mitrović was the final pick of the 2015 NBA draft, after being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers.[16]

On 10 July 2015, the Sacramento Kings acquired Mitrović and Artūras Gudaitis from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Carl Landry, Jason Thompson, and Nik Stauskas.[17]

Career achievements

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high

EuroLeague
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2013–14 Crvena zvezda 7513.9.409.125.7504.01.0.4.33.66.7
2014–15 242024.7.429.175.7805.251.0.28.69.7
2015–16 4114.3.5001.000.5002.5.3.0.53.34.0
2016–17 282715.7.450.167.5362.31.4.5.14.14.3
Career 635318.6.438.187.6793.61.6.7.25.86.6

Personal life

Mitrović has been dating Nina Micić, a Serbian Olympic snowboarder and sister of basketball player Vasilije Micić.[18]

See also

References
  1. "LUKA MITROVIĆ NOVO POJAČANJE". kkcrvenazvezda.rs (in Serbian). Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  2. "Luka Mitrović kapiten Zvezde: Ponosan sam što ću predvoditi novi tim". mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  3. "Erceg, Arroyo star in Galatasaray's 2OT win over Crvena Zvezda". euroleague.net. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  4. "EL: Erceg ukrao pobedu Zvezdi!". b92.net (in Serbian). Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  5. "Red Star Belgrade extends with Luka Mitrovic until 2017". Sportando.com. August 26, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  6. "Crvena Zvezda loses captain Mitrovic to injury". euroleague.net. 18 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  7. "KKCZ: Jović i Mitrović u Zvezdi do 2018. godine". b92.net (in Serbian). kkcrvenazvezda.rs. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  8. "Zvezda: Luka Mitrović lakše povređen". novosti.rs (in Serbian). Beta. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  9. "Bamberg boosts frontcourt with Mitrovic". Euroleague.net. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  10. "Bamberg se zahvalio i ispratio Luku Mitrovića iz kluba". b92.net (in Serbian). 21 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  11. "Luka Mitrovic recala en Los Tercios del UCAM Murcia". Euroleague.net (in Spanish). 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  12. Carchia, Emiliano (August 23, 2020). "Luka Mitrovic joins Manresa". Sportando. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  13. Skerletic, Dario (August 23, 2020). "Luka Mitrovic joins Hapoel Jerusalem". Sportando. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  14. Borghesan, Ennio Terrasi (October 21, 2020). "Buducnost announces Luka Mitrovic". Sportando. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  15. Borghesan, Ennio Terrasi (June 18, 2021). "Crvena Zvezda announces signings of Luka Mitrovic and Nikola Ivanovic". Sportando. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  16. "Philadelphia 76ers Select Jahlil Okafor, Richaun Holmes, Arturas Gudaitis, J.P. Tokoto, And Luka Mitrovic In The 2015 NBA Draft". NBA.com. June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  17. "Kings Acquire Draft Rights to Two Players in Five-Player Trade with 76ers". NBA.com. July 10, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  18. "Luka Mitrović postao otac, a Vasa Mijić ujak: Zvezda objavila lijepu vijest - porodila se Nina Micić". mondo.ba. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
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