In a easy message posted on Instagram, Nemanja Bjelica introduced his retirement from taking part in basketball.
“20 years…Thanks basketball” was Bjelica’s message on Saturday afternoon.
The 6-foot-10 ahead performed for seven seasons within the NBA. Bjelica began his NBA profession with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2015, earlier than shifting to the Sacramento Kings in 2018. On the 2021 commerce deadline, Bjelica was dealt to the Miami Warmth. He then signed with the Golden State Warriors, and helped the workforce win the 2022 NBA Finals.
Following that NBA title, Bjelica returned to Fenerbahce in Turkey. He had beforehand performed for the Turkish membership earlier than coming to the NBA.
Bjelica additionally performed professionally for golf equipment in his native Serbia and in Spain throughout his 20-year skilled profession. The 35-year-old had additionally suited up for the Serbian nationwide workforce for a number of EuroBasket and World Cup competitions, in addition to Olympic qualifiers.
