Nemanja Bjelica, Basketball Player

Basketball Player Profile

Nemanja Bjelica

Date of birth:May 9, 1988

Height: 2m09 / 6-10

Position: SF / PF

Nationality: Serbia-Montenegro

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2019-2020 Regular Season

Nemanja Bjelica averages in NBA

Pts

11.5
Reb

6.3
Ast

2.8
Eff

15.8

Nemanja Bjelica is a basketball player born on May 09, 1988. His height is six foot ten (2m09 / 6-10). He is a small forward / power forward who most recently played for Sacramento Kings in NBA.

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Nemanja Bjelica through the years

Photo of Nemanja Bjelica, 2019-2020 season

Regular season stats for Nemanja Bjelica

Basketball Career Averages

Season	Age	League	Team	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	MIN	Dr	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	Pts	Eff
07-08	19	AT-1	Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions	13	17.5	60.0	47.4	78.6	1.3	2.5	3.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	9.3	11.2
08-09	20	ABA L.	Crvena zvezda	23	15.0	42.9	29.0	73.3	0.5	2.0	2.5	1.5	0.7	0.2	4.2	5.2
09-10	21	ABA L.	Crvena zvezda	20	25.2	45.8	29.6	80.3	1.2	3.4	4.5	2.4	1.6	0.4	9.9	12.4
09-10	21	SRB-1	Crvena zvezda	14	33.8	46.3	39.4	84.0	1.1	6.1	7.2	3.2	2.9	1.0	18.7	25.4
10-11	22	SPA-1	TD Systems Baskonia	22	11.2	55.0	43.3	66.7	0.5	1.5	2.0	0.5	0.3	0.0	3.9	4.7
11-12	23	SPA-1	TD Systems Baskonia	33	16.6	37.2	24.1	68.3	0.9	2.6	3.5	0.6	0.5	0.2	5.3	5.7
12-13	24	SPA-1	TD Systems Baskonia	30	23.8	45.6	40.3	66.7	1.9	4.0	5.9	1.1	0.8	0.3	10.0	11.9
13-14	25	TUR-1	Fenerbahce	26	20.9	50.6	39.5	78.9	1.6	4.4	6.0	1.9	0.8	0.3	9.2	13.2
14-15	26	TUR-1	Fenerbahce	27	24.8	60.3	46.4	73.4	2.2	5.8	8.0	1.7	0.8	0.4	11.4	17.7
15-16	27	USA-1	Minnesota Timberwolves	60	18.0	46.8	38.4	72.7	0.8	2.7	3.5	1.4	0.4	0.4	5.1	7.7
16-17	28	USA-1	Minnesota Timberwolves	65	18.3	42.3	31.6	73.8	0.9	2.9	3.8	1.2	0.6	0.3	6.2	7.8
17-18	29	USA-1	Minnesota Timberwolves	67	20.4	46.2	41.5	80.0	0.8	3.3	4.1	1.3	0.8	0.2	6.8	9.2
18-19	30	USA-1	Sacramento Kings	77	22.7	47.9	40.1	76.1	1.6	4.1	5.8	1.9	0.7	0.7	9.6	13.4
19-20	31	USA-1	Sacramento Kings	72	27.5	48.0	41.7	82.1	1.5	4.8	6.3	2.8	0.8	0.6	11.5	15.8

Nemanja Bjelica Career Bests: Points

Nemanja Bjelica scores a career high 34 points (2020)

On January 01, 2020, Nemanja Bjelica set his career high in points in a NBA game. That day he scored 34 points in Sacramento's home loss against Orlando, 112-114. He also had 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. He shot 5/6 from two, 8/10 from three, shooting at 81.3% from the field.

Nemanja Bjelica Career Bests: Rebounds

Nemanja Bjelica grabs a career high 17 rebounds (2019)

On March 03, 2019, Nemanja Bjelica set his career high in rebounds in a NBA game. That day he grabbed 17 rebounds in Sacramento's home win against Phoenix, 112-103. He also had 13 points, 5 assists, 1 steal and and 1 block.

Nemanja Bjelica Career Bests: Assists

Nemanja Bjelica gives a career high 13 assists (2020)

On August 08, 2020, Nemanja Bjelica set his career high in assists in a NBA game. That day he dished 13 assists in Sacramento's road win against Los Angeles, 122-136. He also had 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and and 1 block.

Nemanja Bjelica Career Bests: Steals

Nemanja Bjelica has a career high 10 steals (2010)

On May 05, 2010, Nemanja Bjelica set his career high in steals in a Serbia - Super League game. That day he reached 10 steals in Beograd's road loss against , 103-75. He also had 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Nemanja Bjelica Career Bests: Blocks

Nemanja Bjelica blocks a career high 4 shots (2018)

On December 12, 2018, Nemanja Bjelica tied his career high in blocks in a NBA game. That day he went for 4 blocks in Sacramento's road loss against Los Angeles, 127-118. He also had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Nemanja Bjelica Career Bests: Efficiency

Nemanja Bjelica records a career high 45 efficiency rating (2010)

On May 05, 2010, Nemanja Bjelica set his career high in efficiency in a Serbia - Super League game. That day he accomplished 45 efficiency in Beograd's home loss against , 69-82. He also had 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Basketball Career Averages

Playoffs and International Competitions

Playoff European competitions International competitions

Season	Age	League	Team	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	MIN	Dr	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	Pts	Eff
07-08	19	AT-1 PO	Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions	3	16.7	50.0	28.6	83.3	0.0	2.0	2.0	3.0	1.0	0.0	8.0	8.0
08-09	20	ABA L.	Crvena zvezda	1	11.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	-4.0
09-10	21	SRB-1 PO	Crvena zvezda	2	34.0	32.1	18.2	83.3	0.5	8.0	8.5	4.0	2.0	0.0	20.0	17.0
11-12	23	SPA-1	TD Systems Baskonia	7	26.0	48.9	40.0	73.7	1.1	4.0	5.1	1.6	0.9	0.7	10.0	13.6
12-13	24	SPA-1	TD Systems Baskonia	3	22.3	33.3	37.5	100.0	0.0	4.0	4.0	1.3	0.0	0.7	8.3	8.0
13-14	25	TUR-1	Fenerbahce	11	18.6	49.0	41.7	80.0	0.7	4.6	5.4	1.4	0.4	0.9	6.6	10.7
14-15	26	TUR-1	Fenerbahce	7	27.4	50.9	15.0	78.6	2.0	6.0	8.0	1.9	0.4	0.4	10.0	15.0
17-18	29	USA-1	Minnesota Timberwolves	5	8.6	43.8	57.1	71.4	0.8	2.2	3.0	0.6	0.6	0.0	4.6	6.4

Season	Age	League	Team	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	MIN	Dr	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	Pts	Eff
08-09	20	EU-2	Crvena zvezda	12	14.1	38.1	44.4	78.3	0.8	0.9	1.8	0.7	0.1	0.3	4.8	3.1
09-10	21	EU-2	Crvena zvezda	12	23.1	40.2	23.5	66.7	1.9	3.9	5.8	2.0	1.0	0.3	8.5	10.5
10-11	22	EU-1	TD Systems Baskonia	13	9.0	25.0	22.2	50.0	0.3	1.4	1.7	0.5	0.2	0.0	1.2	2.2
11-12	23	EU-1	TD Systems Baskonia	10	13.8	56.3	47.4	75.0	0.3	1.8	2.1	1.0	1.3	0.3	4.8	7.3
12-13	24	EU-1	TD Systems Baskonia	26	23.2	45.9	31.0	74.1	1.6	3.2	4.8	1.3	1.0	0.3	9.9	11.3
13-14	25	EU-1	Fenerbahce	24	25.1	47.4	41.6	84.6	1.3	4.9	6.1	2.2	1.0	0.4	10.4	14.4
14-15	26	EU-1	Fenerbahce	29	27.7	49.8	34.7	68.4	1.9	6.7	8.5	1.9	1.3	0.7	12.1	17.5

Season	Age	League	Team	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	MIN	Dr	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	Pts	Eff
09-10	21	Eurobasket	Serbia	9	17.7	28.0	25.0	85.7	0.8	4.3	5.1	1.1	1.0	0.4	2.6	7.4
10-11	22	World Cup	Serbia	9	14.9	66.7	53.8	72.7	0.8	2.0	2.8	0.7	0.4	0.0	5.7	7.4
11-12	23	Preparation	Serbia	1	20.0	50.0	0.0	-	2.0	4.0	6.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	8.0	9.0
11-12	23	Eurobasket	Serbia	10	14.4	40.0	30.8	75.0	0.4	2.4	2.8	0.8	0.7	0.1	3.7	5.3
12-13	24	Eurobasket-QR	Serbia	9	17.0	59.6	50.0	85.7	1.4	3.6	5.0	1.0	1.0	0.0	8.0	12.3
13-14	25	Preparation	Serbia	1	29.0	27.3	40.0	0.0	0.0	3.0	3.0	3.0	6.0	0.0	8.0	8.0
13-14	25	Eurobasket	Serbia	11	23.6	40.2	25.0	68.0	1.4	5.6	7.0	1.9	0.2	0.4	10.0	11.9
14-15	26	Preparation	Serbia	1	26.0	50.0	40.0	33.3	1.0	7.0	8.0	1.0	0.0	1.0	13.0	15.0
14-15	26	World Cup	Serbia	9	28.3	43.2	23.1	81.6	1.8	5.1	6.9	2.8	0.4	0.4	11.9	15.1
15-16	27	Preparation	Serbia	2	15.0	63.6	60.0	83.3	0.0	5.0	5.0	0.5	0.0	0.0	11.0	12.0
15-16	27	Eurobasket	Serbia	9	26.8	56.1	37.5	84.0	0.6	6.0	6.6	2.7	0.6	0.1	13.9	17.4
18-19	30	World-QR	Serbia	2	23.0	45.5	20.0	25.0	1.0	8.0	9.0	3.5	2.0	0.0	11.5	18.0
19-20	31	Preparation	Serbia	6	22.2	44.0	41.2	100.0	1.0	5.2	6.2	2.5	0.8	0.2	11.7	15.2
19-20	31	World Cup	Serbia	7	20.9	42.9	42.9	83.3	1.7	2.9	4.6	2.7	0.9	0.6	10.7	13.1

Basketball career

Nemanja Bjelica's career

2019-2020 season with Sacramento

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 11.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, playing 72 games with the Sacramento Kings, during the 2019-2020 NBA regular-season. He set his season-high with 34 points in 33 minutes against the Orlando Magic on January 14, 2020. He grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds in 30 minutes against the Boston Celtics on November 17, 2019. He dished a season-high 13 assists in 32 minutes against the Los Angeles Lakers on August 14, 2020.

He scored in double figures 48 times in 72 games. He had 20 points or more 5 times. He had 30 points or more 2 times. He recorded 10 double-doubles.

2018-2019 season with Sacramento

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 9.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, playing 77 games with the Sacramento Kings, during the 2018-2019 NBA regular-season. He set his season-high with 26 points in 36 minutes against the Washington Wizards on October 27, 2018. He grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds in 36 minutes against the Phoenix Suns on March 24, 2019. He dished a season-high 5 assists in 23 minutes against the New York Knicks on March 05, 2019.

He scored in double figures 41 times in 77 games. He had 20 points or more 3 times. He recorded 9 double-doubles.

2017-2018 season with Minnesota

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 6.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, playing 67 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves, during the 2017-2018 NBA regular-season. He set his season-high with 30 points in 40 minutes against the Boston Celtics on March 08, 2018. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds in 40 minutes against the Boston Celtics on March 08, 2018. He dished a season-high 7 assists in 39 minutes against the Washington Wizards on March 13, 2018.

He scored in double figures 16 times in 67 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time. He had 30 points or more 1 time. He recorded 1 double-double.

2016-2017 season with Minnesota

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 6.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, playing 65 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves, during the 2016-2017 NBA regular-season. He set his season-high with 24 points in 41 minutes against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 13, 2016. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds in 34 minutes against the Golden State Warriors on March 10, 2017. He dished a season-high 5 assists in 23 minutes against the Detroit Pistons on February 03, 2017.

He scored in double figures 15 times in 65 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time. He recorded 4 double-doubles.

2015-2016 season with Minnesota

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 5.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, playing 60 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves, during the 2015-2016 NBA regular-season. He set his season-high with 18 points in 26 minutes against the Sacramento Kings on April 07, 2016. He grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds in 29 minutes against the Houston Rockets on April 11, 2016. He dished a season-high 5 assists in 40 minutes against the Chicago Bulls on November 07, 2015.

He scored in double figures 14 times in 60 games. He recorded 3 double-doubles.

2014-2015 season with Istanbul

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 11.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, playing 27 games with Fenerbahce, during the 2014-2015 Turkey - BSL regular-season. He set his season-high with 21 points in 28 minutes against Banvit on December 14, 2014. He grabbed a season-high 16 rebounds in 33 minutes against Anadolu Efes on December 28, 2014. He dished a season-high 5 assists in 32 minutes against Galatasaray on March 09, 2015.

He scored in double figures 18 times in 27 games. He had 20 points or more 2 times. He recorded 9 double-doubles.

2013-2014 season with Istanbul

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 9.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, playing 26 games with Fenerbahce, during the 2013-2014 Turkey - BSL regular-season. He set his season-high with 21 points in 29 minutes against Eskisehir Basket on May 06, 2014. He grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds in 31 minutes against Turk Telekom on March 09, 2014. He dished a season-high 5 assists in 19 minutes against Eskisehir Basket on January 12, 2014.

He scored in double figures 10 times in 26 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time. He recorded 3 double-doubles.

2012-2013 season with Vitoria

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 10.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, playing 30 games with TD Systems Baskonia, during the 2012-2013 Spain - Liga Endesa regular-season. He set his season-high with 25 points in 41 minutes against Real Madrid on October 28, 2012. He grabbed a season-high 13 rebounds in 27 minutes against F.C. Barcelona on March 03, 2013. He dished a season-high 4 assists in 21 minutes against CB Valladolid on December 19, 2012.

He scored in double figures 15 times in 30 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time. He recorded 2 double-doubles.

2011-2012 season with Vitoria

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 5.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, playing 33 games with TD Systems Baskonia, during the 2011-2012 Spain - Liga Endesa regular-season. He set his season-high with 17 points in 22 minutes against RETAbet Bilbao on May 06, 2012. He grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds in 22 minutes against RETAbet Bilbao on May 06, 2012. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 22 minutes against RETAbet Bilbao on May 06, 2012.

He scored in double figures 4 times in 33 games.

2010-2011 season with Vitoria

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 3.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game, playing 22 games with TD Systems Baskonia, during the 2010-2011 Spain - Liga Endesa regular-season. He set his season-high with 14 points in 20 minutes against Valencia on November 06, 2010. He grabbed a season-high 6 rebounds in 13 minutes against Coosur Real Betis on December 04, 2010. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 15 minutes against Herbalife Gran Canaria on February 05, 2011.

He scored in double figures 1 time in 22 games.

2009-2010 season with Beograd

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 18.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, playing 14 games with Crvena zvezda, during the 2009-2010 Serbia - Super League regular-season. He set his season-high with 31 points in 40 minutes against Radnicki Kragujevac on May 01, 2010. He grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds in 36 minutes against Vrsac on May 12, 2010. He dished a season-high 8 assists in 39 minutes against Radnicki Kragujevac on June 01, 2010.

He scored in double figures 13 times in 14 games. He had 20 points or more 5 times. He had 30 points or more 2 times. He recorded 4 double-doubles.

2009-2010 season with Beograd

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 9.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, playing 20 games with Crvena zvezda, during the 2009-2010 Adriatic - Liga ABA regular-season. He set his season-high with 31 points in 40 minutes against Radnicki Kragujevac on May 01, 2010. He grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds in 36 minutes against Vrsac on May 12, 2010. He dished a season-high 8 assists in 39 minutes against Radnicki Kragujevac on June 01, 2010.

He scored in double figures 8 times in 20 games. He had 20 points or more 2 times.

2008-2009 season with Beograd

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 4.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, playing 23 games with Crvena zvezda, during the 2008-2009 Adriatic - Liga ABA regular-season. He set his season-high with 12 points in 25 minutes against Bosna ASA BHT on November 08, 2008. He grabbed a season-high 7 rebounds in 19 minutes against Buducnost VOLI on March 21, 2009. He dished a season-high 5 assists in 20 minutes against Bosna ASA BHT on January 30, 2009.

He scored in double figures 1 time in 23 games.

2007-2008 season with Traiskirchen

Nemanja Bjelica averaged 9.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game, playing 13 games with Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions, during the 2007-2008 Austria - Bundesliga regular-season. He set his season-high with 21 points in 22 minutes against Magnofit Güssing Knights on October 20, 2007. He grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds in 37 minutes against Swans Gmunden on December 01, 2007. He dished a season-high 3 assists in 37 minutes against Swans Gmunden on December 01, 2007.

He scored in double figures 6 times in 13 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time.