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Vlatko Cancar
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
Position:
SF
Height:
203 cm
Weight:
107 kg
Age:
28 yo (1997 March 10)
Birth place:
Koper, Slovenia
PTS
1.9
310 Position in the NBA
REB
2.5
254 Position in the NBA
AST
0.7
293 Position in the NBA
EFF
3.3
303 Position in the NBA

Statistics
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MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
NBA 10:26 54.5%
6/11 		26.7%
4/15 		-
0/0 		2.5
2/0.5 		0.7 0.2 0.8 0.2 - 0.8 - 1.8 3.3 13 »

Last 10 games

Date Opponent MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF PTS EFF
04-05
 4 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		0
0/0 		0 0 2 0 0 0 -2
04-03
 25 100%
1/1 		33.3%
2/6 		-
0/0 		3
3/0 		2 2 1 1 2 8 11
03-25
 12 0%
0/1 		0%
0/2 		-
0/0 		3
3/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 0
03-22
 4 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		0
0/0 		2 0 0 0 0 0 2
03-20
 22 50%
1/2 		0%
0/2 		-
0/0 		8
8/0 		3 0 2 0 2 2 8
03-18
 23 50%
1/2 		50%
1/2 		-
0/0 		8
5/3 		2 1 3 0 1 5 11
03-16
 2 -
0/0 		0%
0/1 		-
0/0 		0
0/0 		0 0 1 0 1 0 -2
03-13
 5 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		2
2/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 2
03-09
 1 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		0
0/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11-20
 11 50%
1/2 		100%
1/1 		-
0/0 		4
3/1 		0 0 1 0 1 5 7

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Naked Cancar, Tobey hail Luka Doncic: He's just amazing
2021-07-04
News
Vlatko Cancar undergoes knee surgery: out for at least 8 weeks

2024-12-04

Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar underwent knee surgery and will be sidelined for at least eight weeks, the team announced. Cancar has played in four NBA games this season, averaging 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds. This marks his return to action after tearing his left ACL while representing Slovenia in the summer of 2023, an injury that caused him to miss the entire 2023–24 season.
Vlatko Cancar stays with Nuggets

2024-07-10

The Denver Nuggets have signed forward Vlatko Cancar to a multiyear contract, General Manager Calvin Booth announced today. Cancar has appeared in 130 career games (11 starts) for Denver over the past four seasons, averaging 3.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 10.7 minutes per game, including winning an NBA Championship with Denver in 2023.
Vlatko Cancar talks free agency, matchup vs. Greece, PAO rumors

2024-07-04

Following a severe ACL injury that kept him sidelined for an entire season, Vlatko Cancar is back on track as the Slovenian NT is trying to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Slovenian international went scoreless and shot blanks (0/7 from the field) in his team's 104-78 win over New Zealand in Piraeus, where one of the FIBA ​​Olympic Qualifying Tournaments is taking place.
News
Vlatko Cancar undergoes knee surgery: out for at least 8 weeks

2024-12-04

Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar underwent knee surgery and will be sidelined for at least eight weeks, the team announced. Cancar has played in four NBA games this season, averaging 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds. This marks his return to action after tearing his left ACL while representing Slovenia in the summer of 2023, an injury that caused him to miss the entire 2023–24 season.
Vlatko Cancar stays with Nuggets

2024-07-10

The Denver Nuggets have signed forward Vlatko Cancar to a multiyear contract, General Manager Calvin Booth announced today. Cancar has appeared in 130 career games (11 starts) for Denver over the past four seasons, averaging 3.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 10.7 minutes per game, including winning an NBA Championship with Denver in 2023.
Vlatko Cancar talks free agency, matchup vs. Greece, PAO rumors

2024-07-04

Following a severe ACL injury that kept him sidelined for an entire season, Vlatko Cancar is back on track as the Slovenian NT is trying to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Slovenian international went scoreless and shot blanks (0/7 from the field) in his team's 104-78 win over New Zealand in Piraeus, where one of the FIBA ​​Olympic Qualifying Tournaments is taking place.
Slovenia's coach wants to have Luka Doncic in prep games, gives Cancar's update

2024-06-11

Slovenia has unveiled its roster for the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, with Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic on the list. Doncic himself has committed to joining the team, health permitting, after the finish of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics.
Vlatko Cancar aims to be ready for Paris Olympics 2024

2023-12-22

Denver Nuggets and Slovenia national team forward Vlatko Cancar is already thinking about the upcoming summer. The 26-year-old continues his recovery after an ACL injury but remains optimistic about his availability for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Of course, Slovenia will need to qualify first.
Vlatko Cancar sends message after ACL injury: 'I'll be Slovenia's loudest supporter'

2023-08-07

During Friday's friendly game against Greece in Athens, Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar sustained an injury that dashed his FIBA World Cup 2023 hopes. After a powerful dunk, he landed awkwardly on his left leg, prompting assistance from the medical team due to knee pain. Subsequent MRI results on Saturday revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee.
Slovenia loses Vlatko Cancar to ACL tear

2023-08-05

Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee playing for Slovenia on Friday, according to Mike Singer of The Denver Post. There's no timetable for surgery as of yet, per the same report. Cancar suffered a severe injury in a FIBA World Cup 2023 preparation game vs. Greece.
Vlatko Cancar teammate gives a positive injury update

2023-08-04

Vlatko Cancar was forced to an early exit in a friendly game against Greece, but his teammate Jordan Morgan provided a positive update. With 3:37 left in the fourth quarter, Cancar made an incredible dunk but awkwardly landed on the court and immediately grabbed his knee. He left the court with the help of his teammates and went into a locker room straight away.
Vlatko Cancar carried off the court after a knee injury vs. Greece

2023-08-04

Vlatko Cancar made a spectacular dunk in a friendly game against Greece, but it instantly was greeted with concern about a potentially serious injury. With 3:37 left in the fourth quarter, Cancar made an incredible dunk but awkwardly landed on the court and immediately grabbed his knee. He left the court with the help of his teammates and went into a locker room straight away.
Vlatko Cancar gives a hilarious reason for his great performance

2023-02-03

Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar played his first game in the starting lineup this season and did not disappoint his team, providing a great performance. In a 134-117 win against the Golden State Warriors, the Slovenian forward finished the game with 17 points (4/6 2PT, 3/4 3PT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.
Crazy moment between Doncic and Cancar leads to a game-changing shot

2022-11-21

Last night's game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets featured a wild series of events at the end of the second quarter that could not be repeated even if the players wanted. The Mavericks inbounded the ball with 7.7 seconds to go on the clock.  Luka Doncic had the ball as usual. As usual, he hit a stepback three-pointer to beat the buzzer. However, the story doesn't end here.
Doncic, Dragic and Cancar to play in tonight's friendly game against Turkey

2022-08-12

The Slovenian Basketball Federation announced that Goran Dragic, Luka Doncic, Mike Tobey, and Vlatko Cancar will play in the EuroBasket preparation cycle game against Turkey tonight in Istanbul. Denver Nuggets forward Cancar is set to make his debut with the national team this summer, as he missed the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers window in June and July.
Vlatko Cancar re-signs with the Nuggets

2022-07-07

Slovenian forward Vlatko Cancar has re-signed with the Denver Nuggets, according to his agent Misko Raznatovic. It's a three-year contract with a team option for the last season, but the details have not been made available.

Vlatko Cancar out indefinitely due to fractured right foot (1)

2022-01-05

After exiting Monday's match against Dallas Mavericks early, Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar received the verdict on his injury. The Slovenian player has been diagnosed with a fractured right foot and will be out indefinitely. According to reports, imaging after the loss in Dallas where Cancar got hurt and left the game confirmed the injury. Cancar's next steps (surgery, etc.) are still being ...

NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 Denver Nuggets 10:26 54.1%
6/11 		27%
4/15 		- 2.5
2/0.5 		0.7 0.2 0.9 0.2 - 0.8 - 1.9 3.3 13 »
22/23 Denver Nuggets 13:49 57.5%
65/113 		36.1%
43/119 		90.9%
39/43 		2
1.7/0.4 		1.3 0.3 0.6 0.2 - 1.3 - 4.6 4.6 65 »
21/22 Denver Nuggets 10:52 56.8%
17/30 		57.3%
8/14 		64.6%
9/14 		1.9
1.5/0.5 		1.1 0.1 0.7 0.2 - 1.1 - 3.9 4.1 17 »
20/21 Denver Nuggets 6:33 62.6%
26/42 		29.7%
10/34 		76.9%
14/18 		1.2
0.9/0.3 		0.3 0.3 0.3 0.1 - 0.4 - 2.1 2.2 46 »
19/20 Denver Nuggets 3:14 56.3%
5/9 		16.3%
1/6 		100%
4/4 		0.7
0.4/0.4 		0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 - 0.5 - 1.2 0.9 14 »

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2024 Slovenia 22:11 40.1%
2/5 		7.1%
1/14 		87.3%
7/8 		2.7
2/0.7 		0.3 0 0.7 0.3 0 2.3 - 4.7 -0.7 3 »
2021 Slovenia 22:49 66.7%
8/12 		56.3%
9/16 		100%
4/4 		3.3
3.3/0 		1.5 0.8 0.8 0.3 0 1.3 - 11.8 12.8 4 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
21/22 Slovenia 19:35 33.3%
1/3 		71.4%
5/7 		- 3.5
2.5/1 		0.5 1 0.5 0.5 - 0.5 - 8.5 11 2 »

FIBA EuroBasket

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2022 Slovenia 29:52 59.3%
19/32 		31.9%
8/25 		100%
19/19 		5
3.6/1.4 		1.9 0.6 0.6 0.9 - 1.1 - 11.6 13.9 7 »
2017 Slovenia 14:29 62.9%
5/8 		18.5%
3/16 		75%
3/4 		1.6
1.3/0.2 		1.1 1 0.6 0 - 1.8 - 2.4 1.9 9 »

Olympic Games

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2021 Slovenia 28:01 70%
14/20 		48%
12/25 		93.1%
13/14 		4.3
3.7/0.7 		0.8 1.2 1.5 0.2 - 1.3 - 12.8 13.2 6 »

Basketball Champions League

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
16/17 KK Mega Basket Belgrade 23:00 59.3%
32/54 		26.2%
10/38 		58.1%
11/19 		4.1
2.6/1.4 		2.4 0.4 1.7 0.7 - 3.4 - 7.5 5.9 14 »

EuroCup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
15/16 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 6:42 30.4%
3/10 		20.6%
1/5 		52%
1/2 		0.5
0.4/0.1 		0.1 0.4 0.1 0 0 1.6 0.3 1.3 -0.8 8 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF PTS EFF
04-05
 118-104 4 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		0
0/0 		0 0 2 0 0 0 -2
04-03
 106-113 25 100%
1/1 		33.3%
2/6 		-
0/0 		3
3/0 		2 2 1 1 2 8 11
03-25
 119-129 12 0%
0/1 		0%
0/2 		-
0/0 		3
3/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 0
03-22
 128-109 4 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		0
0/0 		2 0 0 0 0 0 2
03-20
 120-108 22 50%
1/2 		0%
0/2 		-
0/0 		8
8/0 		3 0 2 0 2 2 8
03-18
 105-114 23 50%
1/2 		50%
1/2 		-
0/0 		8
5/3 		2 1 3 0 1 5 11
03-16
 123-126 2 -
0/0 		0%
0/1 		-
0/0 		0
0/0 		0 0 1 0 1 0 -2
03-13
 95-115 5 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		2
2/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 2
03-09
 127-103 1 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		0
0/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11-20
 110-122 11 50%
1/2 		100%
1/1 		-
0/0 		4
3/1 		0 0 1 0 1 5 7
11-17
 105-90 13 100%
1/1 		0%
0/1 		-
0/0 		1
0/1 		0 0 1 0 3 2 1
11-16
 101-94 8 50%
1/2 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		2
1/1 		0 0 0 1 0 2 4
10-25
 87-102 1 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		1
1/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 1

NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Denver Nuggets 10:04 54.5%
6/11 		26.7%
4/15 		- 2.5
2/0.5 		0.7 0.2 0.8 0.2 - 0.8 - 1.8 3.3 13 »
Home game 9:00 50%
1/2 		22.2%
2/9 		- 1.8
1.8/0 		0.4 0.4 0.4 0.2 - 0.6 - 1.6 2.4 5 »
Away game 10:45 55.6%
5/9 		33.3%
2/6 		- 2.9
2.1/0.8 		0.9 0.1 1.1 0.1 - 0.9 - 2 3.9 8 »
Wins 17:00 50%
2/4 		66.7%
2/3 		- 6
4/2 		1 0.5 2 0 - 1 - 5 9 2 »
Losses 8:49 57.1%
4/7 		16.7%
2/12 		- 1.8
1.6/0.2 		0.6 0.2 0.6 0.2 - 0.7 - 1.3 2.3 11 »
Last 5 games 13:24 50%
2/4 		20%
2/10 		- 2.8
2.8/0 		1.4 0.4 1 0.2 - 0.8 - 2 3.8 5 »
October 1:00 - - - 1
1/0 		0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 1 1 »
November 10:40 60%
3/5 		50%
1/2 		- 2.3
1.3/1 		0 0 0.7 0.3 - 1.3 - 3 4 3 »
March 9:51 40%
2/5 		14.3%
1/7 		- 3
2.6/0.4 		1 0.1 0.9 0 - 0.6 - 1 3 7 »
April 14:30 100%
1/1 		33.3%
2/6 		- 1.5
1.5/0 		1 1 1.5 0.5 - 1 - 4 4.5 2 »
Versus San Antonio Spurs 25:00 100%
1/1 		33.3%
2/6 		- 3
3/0 		2 2 1 1 - 2 - 8 11 1 »
Versus Los Angeles Lakers 22:00 50%
1/2 		0%
0/2 		- 8
8/0 		3 0 2 0 - 2 - 2 8 1 »
Versus Minnesota Timberwolves 5:00 - - - 2
2/0 		0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 2 1 »
Versus Oklahoma City Thunder 1:00 - - - 0.5
0.5/0 		0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 0.5 2 »
Versus Chicago Bulls 12:00 0%
0/1 		0%
0/2 		- 3
3/0 		0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 1 »
Versus Golden State Warriors 13:30 50%
1/2 		50%
1/2 		- 4
2.5/1.5 		1 0.5 2.5 0 - 0.5 - 2.5 4.5 2 »
Versus Memphis Grizzlies 12:00 66.7%
2/3 		50%
1/2 		- 2.5
1.5/1 		0 0 1 0 - 2 - 3.5 4 2 »
Versus Portland Trail Blazers 4:00 - - - 0
0/0 		2 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 2 1 »
Versus Washington Wizards 2:00 - 0%
0/1 		- 0
0/0 		0 0 1 0 - 1 - 0 -2 1 »
Versus New Orleans Pelicans 8:00 50%
1/2 		- - 2
1/1 		0 0 0 1 - 0 - 2 4 1 »
Vlatko Cancar
Height:
203 cm
Weight:
107 kg
Age:
28 yo (1997-03-10)
Birth place:
Koper, Slovenia
Height:
-
Weight:
-
Age:
-
Birth place:
-
Citizenship:
-