Nemanja Bjelica

wolves_89 · Post #981 » by **wolves_89** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 3:34 am

When the Wolves signed Bjelica I didn't know much about him and thought he would be in competition with Payne and possibly Bennett for minutes. Based on play this summer from those three (summer league, Pan Am Games, FIBA Americas, Eurobasket), I would have to say that Bjelica is on a whole other level from Payne/Bennett. At this point it looks like Bjelica needs to be the primary backup behind Garnett which should result in 25-30 minutes a night (maybe more when Garnett is out).

Saltine · Post #982 » by **Saltine** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 6:28 am

wolves_89 wrote:When the Wolves signed Bjelica I didn't know much about him and thought he would be in competition with Payne and possibly Bennett for minutes. Based on play this summer from those three (summer league, Pan Am Games, FIBA Americas, Eurobasket), I would have to say that Bjelica is on a whole other level from Payne/Bennett. At this point it looks like Bjelica needs to be the primary backup behind Garnett which should result in 25-30 minutes a night (maybe more when Garnett is out).

Which is probably why he won the Euro league MVP award...
8-)

Feilong · Post #983 » by **Feilong** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 6:29 am

Very good game from Bjelica.
He doesn't look athletic or strong like NBA PFs but he knows how to play the game. I am looking forward to Rubio/Bjelica P&Rs.

Post #984 » by **Calinks** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 7:41 am

wolves_89 wrote:When the Wolves signed Bjelica I didn't know much about him and thought he would be in competition with Payne and possibly Bennett for minutes. Based on play this summer from those three (summer league, Pan Am Games, FIBA Americas, Eurobasket), I would have to say that Bjelica is on a whole other level from Payne/Bennett. At this point it looks like Bjelica needs to be the primary backup behind Garnett which should result in 25-30 minutes a night (maybe more when Garnett is out).

As soon as I heard he was coming over and won Euro League MVP I looked him up. With what I saw, I think he can be a major piece. Right now I see him as the 4 going forward, I suspect he has a game simillar to AK47, KG. and Rubio where he just know how to elevate his team by doing the little things (making the right pass, closing out at the right angle, being in the right spot) that translate to floor success. I feel really good about him and am excited. I mean he could get rookie of year, what if he was that impactful lol.

Post #985 » by **Calinks** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 7:46 am

Klomp wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzF6qZGBQm0[/youtube]

BAE Elite-za!

Foye · Post #986 » by **Foye** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 8:57 am

I'm glad they didn't trade him as Flip planned going into the draft.

lobishome · Post #987 » by **lobishome** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 10:48 am

Klomp wrote:With him and Towns in our potential frontcourt of the future, I love the playmaking ability of this team 1 through 5.

Klomp wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzF6qZGBQm0[/youtube]

I don't know, I still think he is more a FIBA player but I accept I was wrong over his future after his performance in Spain. I didn't expected his improvement last season nor his MVP.

Hopefully he can use his versatility and BBIQ for find his place and adapt his defense to the NBA. I wonder if he can make those layups and penetrations in the NBA, the rest of his points were free throws and long threes. Usually FIBA teams haven't players for defend a 6 95 wing but this don't happen in the NBA. But despite this I think his place in the NBA is nearer the backcourt.

Grits n Gravy · Post #988 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 11:33 am

Good **** Nemanja - Be elite sir.

Sir Psycho Sexy · Post #989 » by **Sir Psycho Sexy** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 12:21 pm

lobishome wrote:
Klomp wrote:With him and Towns in our potential frontcourt of the future, I love the playmaking ability of this team 1 through 5.

Klomp wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzF6qZGBQm0[/youtube]

I don't know, I still think he is more a FIBA player but I accept I was wrong over his future after his performance in Spain. I didn't expected his improvement last season nor his MVP.

Hopefully he can use his versatility and BBIQ for find his place and adapt his defense to the NBA. I wonder if he can make those layups and penetrations in the NBA, the rest of his points were free throws and long threes. Usually FIBA teams haven't players for defend a 6 95 wing but this don't happen in the NBA. But despite this I think his place in the NBA is nearer the backcourt.

He did same layups and penetrations against France with Diaw, Lauvergne and Gobert as inside defenders. He just knows how to penetrate and how to shot in those situations

Sir Psycho Sexy · Post #990 » by **Sir Psycho Sexy** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 1:03 pm

Serbia vs Germany now
Bjelica vs Dirk

Veselyfan · Post #991 » by **Veselyfan** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 1:08 pm

Did you see what Bjelica just did do Dirk, wow..

No-Man · Post #992 » by **No-Man** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 1:36 pm

He fits really well with Towns and Wiggins, the thing is he likely will come off the bench because of Garnett's seniority, but hands down he is the best PF you have in the roster by a mile.
I have been saying it since May, and I wanted the Wolves to get Towns, just not with the 1st overall pick though, because they match perfectly.

LesGrossman · Post #993 » by **LesGrossman** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 2:38 pm

Teodosic is the key to Serbias success. He has a bad day => Serbia looks bad regardless of how good all others are. But dont ever count him off until the game is over, just like Dirk.

lobishome · Post #994 » by **lobishome** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 2:51 pm

Clutch Bjelica !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!l

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdp-abvJZKE[/youtube]

Radlujica foul :roll:

Veselyfan · Post #995 » by **Veselyfan** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 2:53 pm

Bjelica makes the game-winner !

Devilzsidewalk · Post #996 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 2:55 pm

a clutch go-ahead bucket and the game-winner...not bad

UcanUwill · Post #997 » by **UcanUwill** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 2:55 pm

Ridiculous...

Sir Psycho Sexy · Post #998 » by **Sir Psycho Sexy** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 3:08 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwlN198j-o0[/youtube]

lobishome · Post #999 » by **lobishome** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 3:17 pm

I had a deja vu but now I can remember

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHHt08f1Eds[/youtube]

eyeteeth · Post #1000 » by **eyeteeth** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 5:15 pm

Getting pretty excited to see what this guy can do in the NBA.