Micic: I want to win the EuroLeague with Hapoel and retire here

Hapoel Tel Aviv's Serbian star Vasilije Micic said he wants to win the EuroLeague title with the club. Speaking to Tomer Givati of Israel Hayom, the player said this goal was the reason he joined Hapoel. Micic is averaging 14.6 points and 4.6 assists this season.

Micic said he wants a long-term relationship with the club and aims to finish his career at Hapoel. The player, who signed a three-year contract, also said he initially requested a four-year deal. He added that the contract offered to him shows the club's trust in him.

Talking about his relationship with head coach Dimitris Itoudis, Micic acknowledged that they have occasionally disagreed. He stressed, however, that they share a common goal, and said there will be no problem as long as they keep looking at that same goal together.

With 278 EuroLeague and 101 NBA games on his career record, Micic did not put himself forward as the team's leader. He said Elijah Bryant is the leader of the team and emphasized that all players contribute in different ways.

Hapoel Tel Aviv continues its EuroLeague campaign with a 6-4 record. The club has turned its attention to the derby it will play against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Micic said that, despite the importance of the game, he does not feel any extra pressure.