Vlatko Cancar says goodbye to Nuggets Nation in heartfelt Instagram post

Vlatko Čančar, drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2017, joined the team in 2019 after transitioning from overseas basketball to the NBA. He became a fan favorite during his time in Denver, known for on-court moments and off-court humor, and was one of the team's longest-tenured players until this offseason.

However, Čančar's tenure with the Nuggets officially ended earlier in the offseason when it was announced he would not return for the 2025-26 season. Reports indicate he is in advanced discussions to join a team in the EuroLeague.

During his five active seasons with the Nuggets (he missed the 2023-24 season due to an ACL tear), the 6-foot-8 small forward averaged 3.4 points per game. His best seasons were in 2022 (amidst team injuries) and 2023, where he played a career-high 60 games as a depth player on the championship-winning squad. He was also part of the notable "the seven" group that won a game in Utah in 2020 despite severe roster limitations.