On Saturday, the New York Knicks dropped a name that had everyone scrambling for a double-take: Milicic. Yeah, *that* name. But before you started dusting off your old jerseys, get this: it’s not Serbian native Darko Milicic. Instead, Polish outlet Interia Sport’s Karol Wasiek reported that free agent forward Igor Milicic Jr., no relation to Darko, has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the defending NBA champions. This kid is 24 years old, and he’s ready to compete for a roster spot or a two-way deal as training camp looms. Talk about a curveball right before preseason!
Meet Igor Milicic Jr.: The New Blood Fighting for a Spot
So, who is Igor Milicic Jr.? This 6-foot-10, 225-pound forward went undrafted in 2025 after a four-year college career that saw him make stops at Virginia, Charlotte, and Tennessee. He wasn’t exactly lighting up the highlight reels every night, but he showed flashes. In his final college season with the Volunteers, he averaged a solid 9.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists across 37 starts. But get this: his *best* amateur season actually came a year earlier with the Charlotte 49ers, where he put up a 13-8-2 stat line, shooting a killer 48.7% from the field and 37.6% from beyond the arc. Last season, he honed his game in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats, the Philadelphia 76ers’ affiliate, averaging 6.9 points and 5.0 rebounds in 45 appearances. The kid even suited up for seven Summer League games with the San Antonio Spurs this offseason.
Exhibit 10: What It Means For Milicic and The Champs
An Exhibit 10 contract is basically a “show us what you got” deal. It allows Igor Milicic Jr. to come to camp and fight for a spot on the 15-man roster or, more likely, one of the Knicks’ three available two-way contract slots. With the defending NBA champions looking to fill out their roster behind an established core, there are genuine opportunities here. Wasiek’s report made it clear that New York’s open two-way spots and the developmental chance they offered were big factors in Milicic’s decision. His age, size, and positional flexibility give him a legitimate shot to stick with the organization, even if it’s initially in the minors.
The Knicks are nearing training camp and the preseason. Milicic is definitely an underdog, but he’s got a path. Can he impress enough to snag one of those two-way deals and show the league this new Milicic name is worth paying attention to? We’re about to find out!
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Originally reported by Posting and Toasting.
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