In EuroCup 2023-24 Popovic, Nikola was worth −0.6 points over expected per 100 possessions: −0.4 points of field-goal percentage above what his looks were worth, and −2.3 free throws drawn over expected.
| Measure | Value | Expected |
|---|---|---|
| Points over expected / 100 | −0.6 | 0.0 |
| Field goals attempted | 106 | — |
| Field goal % | 57.5 | 58.0 |
| Expected points per shot | 1.37 | — |
| free throws drawn attempted | 26 | 28.9 |
| free throws drawn over expected / 100 | −2.3 | 0.0 |
| Possessions | 125 | — |
| Percentile among qualified players | 41 | 50 |
Teams: LKB. Seasons covered for EuroCup: 2020-21 to 2025-26.
What this does not measure: it blends playstyle, contact-seeking skill and officiating without separating them, it says nothing about defence beyond the lineup layer, and it is not evidence of referee bias.
Definitions: points over expected, shot-making over expected, free throws drawn over expected.
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