**Former Milwaukee Bucks Guard Luca Vildoza Arrested in Italy Following Altercation with Ambulance Crew**

Luca Vildoza, former guard for the Milwaukee Bucks and currently playing in Italy, was arrested in Bologna on the night of October 15 after an altercation with an ambulance crew. Vildoza and his wife, Milica, a professional volleyball player, were detained after paramedics reported that Vildoza had blocked their vehicle, flashed lights, and allegedly grabbed a female paramedic by the neck. The incident took place following a home game played by his team, Virtus Bologna.

The arrest was handled by Italian authorities. According to Eurohoops, the public prosecutor’s office in Bologna issued an immediate release without restriction. This means that both Vildoza and his wife remain free while the investigation continues.

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### Vildoza’s Brief NBA Sojourn

Luca Vildoza, an Argentinian international, had a short stint in the NBA with both the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks. He first signed with the Knicks at the very end of the pandemic-delayed 2020-21 season on what was reported to be a four-year, $13.6 million contract. However, he was waived during his first training camp with the team and never appeared in a regular-season game for the Knicks.

Following a nearly missed subsequent season due to ankle problems, the Bucks signed Vildoza in April 2022 for his second attempt in the NBA. Both opportunities came after strong performances with Baskonia, a EuroLeague powerhouse in Spain. During the 2020-21 season with Baskonia, Vildoza averaged 10.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 24.5 minutes across 62 games in all competitions.

Despite his success in Europe and at the international level, Vildoza’s NBA court time was minimal. He appeared in only seven games for Milwaukee, logging a total of just 17 minutes—16 of which came during garbage time—and scored 5 points with 4 assists.

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### Better Success in Europe

Vildoza’s brief stint with the Bucks remains his only official NBA game experience. Notably, he left a small legacy with a memorable behind-the-back assist to Thanasis Antetokounmpo (not Giannis) during garbage time in a game against the Chicago Bulls.

After being released by the Bucks ahead of the 2022-23 season, Vildoza left the United States and returned to Europe. He signed with Crvena Zvezda in Serbia, continuing his career in the EuroLeague. Having turned 30 in August, it appears unlikely that he will make a return to the NBA.

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### International and Domestic Achievements

Before his NBA journey, Vildoza was a key player for Argentina’s national basketball team. Seen as the successor to Pablo Prigioni, he helped Los Cóndores reach the 2019 FIBA World Cup final. He was also a starter on Argentina’s 2020 (played in 2021) Olympic team, which reached the quarter-finals before suffering a heavy loss to Australia.

In domestic competitions, Vildoza won the Spanish ACB Finals MVP award during the 2019-20 season. He was recognized as one of the most dynamic playmakers and creators in European basketball.

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**Summary:**
Luca Vildoza’s basketball journey spans impressive accomplishments in Europe and meaningful contributions to Argentina’s national team. Though his NBA tenure was brief and limited, he continues to be a notable presence in European basketball, currently playing in Italy. The recent incident in Bologna remains under investigation by Italian authorities.
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