Slovenian star Vlatko Čančar says farewell to Denver Nuggets

Tosin Abayomi 22:38 - 16 July 2025

Slovenian basketball player Vlatko Čančar has bid farewell to the Denver Nuggets, the team he's called home for the past six years.

Slovenian basketball star Vlatko Čančar has bid farewell to Denver, calling the city his second home.

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Čančar took to his official Instagram handle to post a series of pictures of his time with the Denver Nuggets.

Slovenian basketball player Vlatko Čančar has bid farewell to the Denver Nuggets, the team he's called home for the past six years.

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Along with the post was a message that said, "Thank you, Denver. As a kid from Slovenia, you gave me a chance, believed in me, and shaped me into the man and player I am today.

"Thank you for every memory, good and bad. Over these wonderful six years, I've met some amazing people both on and off the court, and Denver will always be my second home.

Slovenian basketball player Vlatko Čančar has bid farewell to the Denver Nuggets, the team he's called home for the past six years.

"You have a lifelong fan in me, and I hope our paths cross again. This isn't goodbye, but see you later."

During his six years in Colorado, Čančar's impact was modest as a squad rotation player.

His most significant contribution came during the Nuggets' championship season, where he averaged five points in just under 15 minutes of play across 60 games.

Slovenian basketball player Vlatko Čančar has bid farewell to the Denver Nuggets, the team he's called home for the past six years.

Last season, he appeared in only 13 games, averaging a mere 1.8 points per game as he battled injuries.

Prior to Denver, Čančar played for Olimpija Ljubljana, Mega Basket, and San Pablo Burgos.

While unconfirmed, he is widely expected to continue his career with Olimpia Milano.

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