Nikola Jovic expects full recovery before start of new NBA season [Video]

Before the start of the Paris Olympics in July, the Serbian national team suffered a major scare when their young Nikola Jovic fell to injury. The talented forward seemed like he would miss the international competition, but he eventually recovered just in time to join his country and contribute to their bronze medal success. 

Now that he achieved what he sought out to during this summer in Europe, the 21-year-old is back in the United States recovering from some pain in his ligaments. The Serbian attended the press through a conference call and talked about his upcoming season, as he’s picked up the fourth year of his contract.

“I would say I’m almost fully healthy. Of course, there’s a little ligament that still needs to be 100 percent. They told me it would take a little bit more time, but it shouldn’t be an issue. Basically, I’m 100 percent,” Nikola …