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Typically when we do these “Twitter reacts...” collections, it is for something that causes a debate or mixed reaction.
Like when Frank Vogel was fired, or when Elfrid Payton returned to Orlando to play the Magic, or when Steve Clifford was hired, or when Aaron Gordon was re-signed, or when the Magic got the sixth pick in the NBA Draft, or Mo Bamba was drafted.
This time around, it’s all positive (though there are a few bitter Nets, Jazz and Sixers fans).
Nikola Vucevic was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his eight-year career, giving Orlando its first All-Star since Dwight Howard (the very guy Vooch was acquired for).
It’s a well-deserved honor for a player who, despite seven difficult years in Orlando, has been a hard worker, model teammate and class act.
To honor Vucevic, we have gathered some of the best congratulatory tweets we came across on Twitter (and we also threw in a few not so congratulatory tweets just to give a sampling of what’s out there).
Congrats, Vooch!
Bringing the Magic to the Charlotte.
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 1, 2019
@NikolaVucevic is a 2019 #NBAAllStar! pic.twitter.com/nC2MXUHQmT
Thank you to the coaches for selecting me as an All-Star! It is a huge honor for me! I will proudly represent the Orlando Magic and the city of Orlando at the #NBAAllStar!
— Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) February 1, 2019
RELEASE: ORLANDO’S NIKOLA VUCEVIC NAMED 2019 NBA ALL-STAR pic.twitter.com/4IAW8yAQRU
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) February 1, 2019
Must See: @OrlandoMagic big man @NikolaVucevic is introduced after being named an #NBAAllStar for the 1st time.#PureMagic #NBA pic.twitter.com/ZnujOgAZiy
— FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) February 1, 2019
Congrats, Vooch! You're an All-Star!
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 1, 2019
: @TFlight31 pic.twitter.com/Oh6OSaEUsc
Congratulations to Nikola Vucevic!
— Orlando Pinstriped Post (@OPPMagicBlog) February 1, 2019
First time NBA All-Star Eastern Conference reserve.
21 pts, 12 trbs, four asts, 1.2 blks, 1 stl, on 55.5% eFG pic.twitter.com/L4fEp38THw
Congratulations to USC alum @NikolaVucevic on making the #NBAAllStar Game for the first time in his career! #USCtotheNBA pic.twitter.com/OxmdU7uU4g
— USC Men's Basketball (@USC_Hoops) February 1, 2019
Nikola Vucevic's son, Filip, was born in December. "My son's first NBA game is going to be an All-Star Game," Nikola Vucevic said. "So not bad at all. When he grows up, I'll tell him."
— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) February 1, 2019
“Great night. One of best nights of my professional career. Huge honor. I’m proud to represent this city.”
— Preston Ellis (@PrestonEllis) February 1, 2019
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My argument for doing away with East/West #AllStarGame Nikola Vucevic is an NBA All-Star. Rudy Gobert is not... What a joke! #NBA #UtahJazz #NBATwitter
— Tyson Smith (@iamthebyson) February 1, 2019
.@OrlandoMagic C Nikola Vucevic waives to the cheering crowd at the Amway Center after being honored with a video tribute for making the NBA All-Star Game for the first time in his career. pic.twitter.com/kZLLU3KnBD
— John Denton (@JohnDenton555) February 1, 2019
Nikola Vucevic has earned a $500K bonus with his selection as an All-Star reserve. The center is in the final season of a four-year $48M rookie extension signed in 2014. Vucevic will become an unrestricted free agent in July.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 1, 2019
Nikola Vucevic becomes Orlando’s first All-Star since Dwight Howard and the third @OrlandoMagic center to earn the honor. pic.twitter.com/PaXE1JIS6t
— Be Magic Or Be Gone! (@BeORLMagic) February 1, 2019
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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 1, 2019
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— Orlando Magic Daily (@OMagicDaily) February 1, 2019
Making his FIRST #NBAAllStar appearance... @NikolaVucevic of the @OrlandoMagic!#PureMagic #NikolaVucevic pic.twitter.com/5yKsyXIk2M
— 2019 NBA All-Star (@NBAAllStar) February 1, 2019
So you’re telling me Nikola Vucevic and Kyle Lowry are ballin harder then D Lo...
— Nick (@Nicklazaro3) February 1, 2019
Congrats my man @NikolaVucevic
— Marreese Speights (@Mospeights16) February 1, 2019
Aaron Gordon (@Double0AG) showing some love to @NikolaVucevic on Instagram!!!!
— Be Magic Or Be Gone! (@BeORLMagic) February 1, 2019
Vooch you need an Instagram pic.twitter.com/5gWAWS2lnv
Congrats @NikolaVucevic we've seen the hard work you've put in these last 7 years we couldn't be happier for you! Well deserved big fella!! Fewer days off for you now during All-Star break!!
— Dante Marchitelli (@DanteMagic) February 1, 2019
So happy that @NikolaVucevic has made his first NBA All Star team, forget what might happen before next weeks deadline or in free agency, he fully deserves it, he’s been incredibly loyal to this franchise for 7 years & it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy
— Orlando Magic UK (@OrlandoMagicUK) February 1, 2019
Congrats Vooch #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/o0GHoY4ER8
We see you, Nikola Jokić & @NikolaVucevic! #ABALiga ➡️ #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/bIIRGqZDX0
— ABA Liga (@ABA_League) February 1, 2019
Could not be happier for @NikolaVucevic in making his first NBA All-Star team. Great player. Great person.
— David Steele (@steelemagic) February 1, 2019
I want to give props to a class act & new NBA All Star...@NikolaVucevic !!!!
— Carlos Navarro (@ToTheTopCarlos) February 1, 2019
Your selection is well deserved & your dedication to the city & team has been shown for years! I hope you become the 1st Magic LIFER!!! To The Top, Never Stop! pic.twitter.com/JE7rss6fOu
Nikola Vucevic says his All-Star selection is more than an individual award pic.twitter.com/n9zRIMP66e
— Be Magic Or Be Gone! (@BeORLMagic) February 1, 2019
I had to look up Vucevic stats before i went caping for Jimmy Butler
— John from Tennessee (@WhateverFam_) February 1, 2019
@NikolaVucevic YOUR #talent WAS RECOGNIZED!!! WELL DESERVED!! From 1 Star Wars fan to another:
— Jen (@jcsebag75) February 1, 2019
"YODA BEST" Center the @OrlandoMagic has had in a LONG TIME! #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/U1Zt4UN9Fb
On a personal note, I am so happy for Nikola Vucevic. We criticize a lot and there are a lot of factors that go into covering a team. But Vuc is one of the best people and I am just personally happy for him. Se deserved.
— Philip Rossman-Reich (@philiprr_OMD) February 1, 2019
Cool....Trade him Now!!!!!
— Mr Giddyup (@mr_giddyup) February 1, 2019
Nikola Vucevic being an all star and D’Angelo Russell not makes the East even more of an embarrassment
— Max Arena (@max_arena7) February 1, 2019
So happy for Nikola Vucevic making the All-Star team. Well deserved for a great guy.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 1, 2019
Says a lot that NBA coaches voted Vucevic as an All-Star despite Orlando Magic losing. They're the ones who gameplan for him. Also players in media who picked him: Shaq, Paul Pierce, Kenny Smith, Grant Hill, Rip Hamilton, Brendan Haywood, Jalen Rose, Kendall Gill, Caron Butler https://t.co/ziZflMyLHL
— NBAMagician (@NBAMagician) February 1, 2019
#NBAAllStar @NikolaVucevic has a nice ring to it. Really happy for the Magic big man after all he’s put in. pic.twitter.com/F6wYIUkg1p
— Jamie Seh (@jamieseh) February 1, 2019
.@OrlandoMagic C Nikola Vucevic said he received approximately 300 congratulatory text messages last night after being named to the NBA All-Star team.
— John Denton (@JohnDenton555) February 1, 2019
@NikolaVucevic pic.twitter.com/mKWRVVhvxi
— Carson Schmidt (@CarsonJSchmidt) February 1, 2019
️ YOUR ALL-STAR, @NikolaVucevic!! pic.twitter.com/owsi6wKLUk
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 1, 2019