Why Nemanja Bjelica Is SO GOOD For The Warriors

Nemanja Bjelica has been more than solid for the Golden State Warriors giving them an additional option from the bench. BasketNews' Augustas Suliauskas analyzes his superb pick and pop and off the ball connection with their main star Steph Curry, Bjelica’s excellent game vision and IQ, and why he could become a valuable weapon in the playoffs.
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[@paulofrota3958]

Excellent analysis. Lousy transition to sponsor.

[@IamnotfromUSA]

I could he was euroleague MVP same us Luka Doncic also GSW has the most european like style of Basketball.

[@mgaiztambay3051]

Easy

[@MusicSaves89]

13 years ago, we had playoff finals in Serbia, Bjelica was a pointguard in those games, so he done it all positions. Fantastic player and i hated when in NBA they pushed him on spot up shooter at 5. He's a all around player!

[@shobosmontecillo8027]

Dont hate it my friend, the Warriors are just exploiting mismatches offensively, as intelligent as Beli is we know his capable of doing things on the court, taking adjustments to different opponents to have advantages, that's how they use Beli.

[@overrativeness]

the NBA does that to pretty much all Euro players until you can prove you can do something else, only exception is Doncic because even Jokic was made to be a role player at first, it's mostly based on American prejudices and it's stupid.

[@123.4pa5]

Whoever watched Bjelica in Fener and the Serbian national team knows that he is a player who is rarely met. Kazaks love Bjelica!

[@marinada1389]

Serbia is true knowledge of basketball!

[@jimmyjoejerkic]

Pretty much his whole career he has been playing all positions, mainly point guard. So if you see bigs from Serbia that can play make, handle the ball and shoot, it's because they are taught to play basketball as a whole, not just a set of skills for certain position.

[@basketballskillsanddevelop4014]

Totally agree. I like the fact that Serbia developing young players teaching them the style of "total basketball" ( every player to play every position if needed). Europe is right around the corner to pass Usa in regards to a Talent ...

[@BubaIGunga]

@@basketballskillsanddevelop4014 Zahvaljujući ocu jugoslovenske i srpske kosarke profesoru Aci Nikolicu, kao i svi klinci sve do juniora nemas poziciju nego ti daju da cuvas coveka koji je tvoje visine, a u napadu igras upravo ovako kako igraju woriorsi i kako su kingsi igrali pocetkom dvehiljaditih, s tim sto je blokove postavljao i kec petici i trojka cetvorci, ... jedina mana sto teretana devedesetih i pocetkom dvehiljaditih nije bila obavezna vrlo cesto i zabranjena za mladje od 18 godina kao i sto su se kondicioni treninzi sprovodili uglavnom na pripremama i van toga mozda jednom dvaput nedeljno od 8-10 treninga koje amo imali nedeljno, to je mene kostalo povreda jer mi je telo bilo nespremno za profi kosarku, pa sam nazalost u 24toj zavrsio karijeru, mali broj utakmica zbog dve ozbiljne povrede prvo desnog kolena a onda i ahilove tetive. Ono sto je bitno je da smo svi znali i razumeli kosarku neki smo dogurali do profesionalaca neki i nisu ali kad odes na basket sa njima i dan danas posle 20 i kusur godina svi momci pardon ljudi razumeju kosarku.

[@JayzsMr]

@@BubaIGunga no one can say that gym work would have done anything for the type of injuries you had

[@BubaIGunga]

@@JayzsMr Pa da ali, u konsultacijama sa ortopedima, uz adekvatnu suplementaciju i adekvatan razvoj kostano misicnog sistema, za koji je skoro pa obavezan rad u teretani u danasnje vreme, velika je verovatnoca da ne bi doslo do tih povreda, nisam jedini mnogo momaka nekoliko generacija ispred ili iza mene, sa kojima sam se susretao u mladjim kategorijama fizicki su bili limitirani. I dalje smatram da je teretana u tom uzrastu nepotrebna, ali da je potrebno vise kondocionih treninga, iako sam ja licno imao negativno iskustvo, bitnije je da deca izrastu u zdrave ljude, cemu sport nemerljivo doprinosi. Toliko talenta imamo da i 1% uspe bice dovoljno da budemo u prvih 10 nacija u svetu, sto je po meni uspeh.

[@lovrokantoci]

@@BubaIGunga košarka stvara sve samo ne zdrave ljude, kad vidim starije košarkaše, brate to su kriplovi, kukovi,koljena,ramena, stopala pogotovo na što im liče. Obožavam šicu, ali profesionalna košarka je užas,osobito za mnoge kojima mehanika nije na mjestu. Ono što rade debili treneri po koleđima u americi i kako gaze djecu nije normalno.

[@milosmomcilovic4166]

Nemanja brate volimo te i postujemo pre svega... Uvek si stavljao repku ispred sebe... Zelim ti da osvojis prsten sa GSW...Love from Serbia 🇷🇸

[@Марко_Ник]

Лепе речи, само напред Немања, професоре 💙🏀

[@KristianKG]

Немања цар, хвала му за репрезентативне наступе.🇷🇸❤️

[@peolfpetler8500]

I osvojio je zasluženo

[@gajemouje]

As a European baller I can confirm,BBall IQ is very high with Serbian and Croatian players..Very few countries has Basketball so deep in their culture..Cheers from Belgium

[@xboxgamerhr]

a lot of sports are in their culture lol football, waterpolo, handball, tennis... a lot

[@gajemouje]

@@xboxgamerhr indeed,was always impressed by their soccer team also and their technical skills,just a good team mindset was missing

[@xboxgamerhr]

@@gajemouje well Croatia doesn't miss it Since becoming independent Croatia is probably the 6th best nation in the world cup, by far the smallest one in top 10

[@bojan0bad]

Bjelica is so underrated. Amazing player. Looking forward to seeing him play more.

[@i-gotchu-fam]

And now he a champ!! Well deserved!!

[@zoran9977]

Bjelica in his teens played a point guard back in Serbia. That would explain his passing skill and good vision of a situation on the court.

[@jvostudio]

There's a reason why Bjeli is a former euro mvp. Surprised no team utilized him as much

[@judyseager4450]

That Serbian is good 👍🏾👌🏻needs more time ⏲️🙌🏿👏🏻

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[@BubaIGunga]

He's not, and never was the guy that you limit in position, that's why his game was not great in Min and Sac. In Serbia and former Yugoslavia we grow up playing non positional basketball, it's something that we are proud of, youll never see a guy from Serbia or former Yougoslavia that is not a properly schooled player. Give us freedom in game you'll get the best of us, like Jokic, Doncic, Kukoc, Drazen Petrovic, Bojan and Bogdan Bogdanovic, Stojakovic, Vucevic, Divac, Bodiroga (never played in NBA but selected by NBA and FIBA as the best player that never went oversas), Radja, Nesterovic, Nurkic, Dario Saric, Danilovic, Pero Antic, Djordjevic, Paspalj, Zizic,... there are two exceptions which as we say "legitimate the rule" those are Boban Marjanovic and Stojko Vrankovic (they are/were physically limited with height of 7'3+). Around 50 players from former Yugoslavia made it to NBA.

[@fillymarada7264]

Absolutely yes! Needs longer minutes to play for him to warm up cause hes coming from the bench

[@BubaIGunga]

He's not, and never was the guy that you limit in position, that's why his game was not great in Min and Sac. In Serbia and former Yugoslavia we grow up playing non positional basketball, it's something that we are proud of, youll never see a guy from Serbia or former Yougoslavia that is not a properly schooled player. Give us freedom in game you'll get the best of us, like Jokic, Doncic, Kukoc, Drazen Petrovic, Bojan and Bogdan Bogdanovic, Stojakovic, Vucevic, Divac, Bodiroga (never played in NBA but selected by NBA and FIBA as the best player that never went oversas), Radja, Nesterovic, Nurkic, Dario Saric, Danilovic, Pero Antic, Djordjevic, Paspalj, Zizic,... there are two exceptions which as we say "legitimate the rule" those are Boban Marjanovic and Stojko Vrankovic (they are/were physically limited with height of 7'3+). Around 50 players from former Yugoslavia made it to NBA.

[@stevanvicm]

Bjelica could have done it his whole NBA career... You could say that he used to be beter before... Why the coaching staff in Minesota and Sacramento didn't see it is another question. The same goes for american perception of Toni Kukoc... He had a lot more to offer... It is wery funny to me wenn Draymond Green says: I didn't know... Your basketball knowledge ends within NBA "bourders"...

[@vlada]

What? It was Minn then Sixers deal that went thru and he was halfway back to Europe when Divac signed him to Kings. He gets the credit for getting him to come back to nba. Bjelica got way more playing time, responsibilities and made his nba reputation in Sac. Then Miami shat the bed last yr by not playing him and this yr GS is sleigh using him properly. Dont know where you got that Sac thing. I do believe that the new GM McNair wasn't a fan since he cares about physical skills way more and Bjelica was in the way of his muscular, athletic rebuild... but before that he was appreciated in Sac. Thibodeau, McNair and Spoelstra were the ones who blew it (not sure what happened to Sixers deal). Divac and Kerr get the credit for seeing the skills. Certain basketball people think brute force is the only way, certain think that playmaking, shooting, passing, high vision/iq, dealing w/pressure is important too. You can easily tell which of the groups wouldnt be into Bjelica skill set and which would.

[@bri12345ification]

Well that's why Minnesota and Sacramento are what they are for the last past decade or so lol

[@rashb3994]

Ah give Draymond a break, we're not exposed to basketball outside the US, like you are to us unless it's the Olympics or there's a popular NBA draft prospect playing over there. Even with the Luka hype we didn't get his full games played over here, we got highlights of a guy which was maybe good enough to be a top pick. If we got Euro tournaments played on T.V. here people could've maybe seen he was a worthy number one. Even then rarely are they a sure thing. Never heard of Bjelica until Minnesota where he looked like just a nice shooter.

[@cunninghamster1954]

This video is fantastic. One of the best examinations I've seen. I've forwarded it to some family that are just becoming NBA fans, and this really lays out what goes on with the Warriors strategy.

[@ArchieGoodwin20]

Бјелица!!!!!!! 😁😁😁😁🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@shynessbreakthroughcommuni826]

Great analysis of how versatile Bjelica is for the Warriors!

[@vibezzzzcheck]

Everybody forgot about him in Nba and in euroleageu he was UNSTOPPABLE BEAST.. COME BACK AFTER U WIN NNBA WITH CURRY!

[@eranieldelarama5222]

he won already.. nice one broo

[@nenadnidzovic6603]

His nickname in Europe was The Professor. That tells the story of his game.

[@aleksamarkovic4614]

Probably one of the reasons why Golden State signed Bjelica is because of their assistant coach Dejan Milojević. Milojević is also from Serbia and he knows what is Bjelica capable off. As a player Milojević played center position, even if he didn't have a height he was very successful because he is very intelligent. Later on Milojević was a head coach of Serbian club where young Jokić, Boban and Micić(euroleague mvp) used to play, and he had a big role in their development. Good job for Golden State by signing Milojevic and Bjelica

[@yjehuyap1209]

I think he will get more minutes when klay's return, those 3 might be deadly in pick n roll or pick n pop situation.

[@samcockrell]

This guy is going to be big in the playoffs great fucking addition to team

[@11219tt]

Thanks! Interesting look. I see him adding so much value but couldn't figure out why. He definitely is smart and unselfish. I always say this about warriors, if the coaches can teach every player to be unselfish and smart, their second string would be as deadly as their starters.

[@smucanaguerilla9950]

Very good video dude. Thanks!

[@alias5152]

He is just all arround player, you can put him whenever you want he will play good. Thing is, basketball is an art.. all depends on situation and flow.. I am glad Warriors coach have this philosophy and using his players best as he can.. This is really refreshing and beautiful.

[@fillymarada7264]

Bjelica is The Euroleague MVP 2014- 2015 season!!! His games there are really great and his team miss him alot!!

[@SerbianHistoryX]

Fantastic break down. Thank you

[@Shifisu]

I was so hyped when he was drafted by the Wolves but sadly they had to have Thibs as a coach and he was not being used to his strengths at all. Such a dynamic player. Glad hes on the Warriors now

[@fillymarada7264]

Hope he woll return to warriors this season ,this guy plays great thats why he became mvp there in Europe ! but signed already with fenerbahce this last august with former team...

[@danilovidenovic9310]

He needs more minutes...

[@Zdravovi1]

Ima 33 godine i igra centra sada, 15-20min na terenu za njega u tim god i na toj poziciji je puno.

[@milutinitc4937]

@@danmaks1047 manju rotaciju dobija zbog kretenskih ugovora koje imaju "zvezde". Čim nema statistike, dižu sidra i beže ili plaču po novinama. Još belac da igra a crnci da puše klupu??? To je kod amera prosto, ko dobija pare, on igra. Ko Bobi u Dalasu... ne ulazi dok ne vežu dva poraza.

[@BobbyPERu4u]

He gets taken advantage on defense unless the other team is playing a big slow traditional center.

[@danmaks1047]

@@BobbyPERu4u Did you ever watched Bjelica play? He is not slow and he is excellent defender. How can you say shit like that when you even don't know his game?

[@BobbyPERu4u]

@@danmaks1047 I’ve watched every Warriors game this season. Steve Kerr agrees. Every reporter who follows the Warriors closely agrees. This isn’t a debate.

[@reysteffani1569]

I Love Beli. He fixes great with the Dubs. He's alway ready when Kerr calls his number. Plays D, can shoot from the three point line at 40%. And he penetrates like a point Guard. What more can you ask for from this guy. I was elated when the Dubs picked him up. As a matter of fact, he left bigger pay days from other teams to come play with ours. We need to extend him at the end of the yr. We need to make sure that Beli doesn't go anywhere once the season is over.

[@relivec]

Been saying this all year Bjielica will be the dark horse/wildcard in the playoffs for the dubs

[@alexmaruk674]

He is a great Player !!!!

[@rayvictorgimenez8472]

He's more than just a decent rebounder at both ends of the court too. He, Poole and Juan are the reasons why the Dubs have outrebounded their opponents much, much more often than not.

[@alasdairmacdonald9838]

His play has been a little inconsistent in the last stretch of games and he certainly isn't looking as good as he was during pre season and the first stretch of games in the regular season so far for the Dubs. Let's acknowledge the fact that compared to The T Wolves and Kings having no idea how to play him he's a perfect fit in Kerrs motion offense in GSW. He can do just about everything offensively well enough to make him incredibly versatile, especially at his size. I think his passing and on court IQ are probably his best qualities myself. However there are some not so great things about him too. He's slow and get's easily beaten on the defensive end by the never ending stream of very athletic wings and guards in the NBA. He's hardly alone in this but nevertheless it sometimes makes it very hard for him to stay on the court. This is probably why his minutes haven't been as much or as consistent as you might expect. The simple fact is that OPJ while not necessarily being an overall better player, he's more playable in more situations against more opponents. Lastly, perhaps he's just trying to adjust and find his role on the team, but recently he's been super hesitant to shoot, like really missing the opportunity to shoot wide open 3s pretty consistently. I know he doesn't have a very quick release so perhaps it's that. But for someone with his reputation it's been a little odd. Overall though as a dubs fan I was more than pleasantly surprised with what an amazing pickup he's been especially for the minimum. I hope we get the chance to resign him at the end of the season.

[@BasketNews_com]

Thank you for your insight!

[@alasdairmacdonald9838]

@Quentin Coberley The more I've seen of him since this video the more it's pretty clear. If OPJ can stay healthy he's going to get a much better deal than the Vet minimum he's on. He's the best player off the bench now behind Poole and definitely capable of starting when needed. And he's bigger than you think too.

[@slicktricks_takethat6901]

Bjelica is slept on atm, awesome addition to the team. Hopefully gets more minutes and really see him pop off

[@justasj5628]

Thank you for analysis :). Liked.

[@davidtrotman5990]

If you go back through GSW clips, you'll see that Nemanja & Gary Payton II worked very well together.

[@trtmrt2203]

a great video!

[@icxcnikasrb]

Absolutely

[@francissantos7448]

Excellent analysis. Now opposing coaches know how to play him, thanks to you.

[@kamilmusalat]

He’s got a lot of similarities to jokic s game imo

[@dulisha]

after all he learned same type of basketball as Jokic. Balkan basketball school

[@kamilmusalat]

@@dulisha true

[@milutinitc4937]

@@dulisha there are 11 countries on the Balkans. I don't think that all 11 of those share basketball philosophy and knowledge. You ment to say Albanian school? Or Romanian? Bulgarian???

[@davidjr4903]

@@dulisha SERBIAN basketball school

[@awesomeninja234]

Had a really positive impact on the team. Was a great fit from the beginning of the season. A great teammate who knew his role and never tried to do too much.

[@edwinpoon]

I keep wanting Bjelica to say "Nothing Eazy!" after an explosive game and point at Zaza.

[@Alpisbyram]

Bjelica owes this basketball knowledge and intelligence to the legendary coach Željko Obradović. Fenerbahce legend Bjelica and Obra.

[@adam234ization]

He is mini Jokic.

[@kedrprao]

"No one could have guessed Bjelica impact" NOT TRUE. We Sacramento Kings fans know lethal Nemanja can be. With Steph...Everyone flourishes so I knew that Bjelica gonna be a problem with Warriors

[@VArsovski10]

Knew it was very underrated and tactically solid assignment, the thing is never knew he'd be as good as he is this soon.. :)

[@imgdfvrtangl4884]

This is the difference from the Lakers lineup, Lal got 2 non-shooting big men in Dwight and Deandre Jordan, nowadays When you are big and can't shoot three you can't put a big impact except you play sensational defense and rebounding and contesting all paint attackers. Not unless you're Rudy Gobert. lol

[@mrstrange5128]

I’ve always liked him as a player

[@MarkyTeriyaki]

Love how you just called him "Serbian" at 0:53

[@LBNMKRS]

Because he is from the greatest basketball nation Serbia. ИДЕМООООО 💥

[@9some]

have always liked nemanja

[@tapilaha]

nice and clear breakdown, liked and subbed

[@БрусЛи-м3ю]

Honestly this shows how clueless the Minnesota Timberwolves organisation is, no idea what they are doing

[@heypero]

One of the best players from the bench but they expected more from him when he started in NBA. With a reason, he use to be an MVP in Europe!

[@BubaIGunga]

He's not, and never was the guy that you limit in position, that's why his game was not great in Min and Sac. In Serbia and former Yugoslavia we grow up playing non positional basketball, it's something that we are proud of, youll never see a guy from Serbia or former Yougoslavia that is not a properly schooled player. Give us freedom in game you'll get the best of us, like Jokic, Doncic, Kukoc, Drazen Petrovic, Bojan and Bogdan Bogdanovic, Stojakovic, Vucevic, Divac, Bodiroga (never played in NBA but selected by NBA and FIBA as the best player that never went oversas), Radja, Nesterovic, Nurkic, Dario Saric, Danilovic, Pero Antic, Djordjevic, Paspalj, Zizic,... there are two exceptions which as we say "legitimate the rule" those are Boban Marjanovic and Stojko Vrankovic (they are/were physically limited with height of 7'3+). Around 50 players from former Yugoslavia made it to NBA.

[@daddyvatilifa]

So basically he's a 2016 Draymond with a better shot. Draymond was basically a hybrid center/pg back when the warriors were at their peak. His only flaw was an inconsistent shot and we all know them euroleagers never have shooting problems.

[@minwookim3316]

That three range... crazy

[@umarbanindra6988]

6'9 Jokic 2.0

[@awesomeninja234]

European players tend to be team oriented and unselfish. A very good signing from Bob Myers.

[@marksines1246]

then adding gasol mid season will complement even more with defensive toughness

[@travellerman3783]

Gasol too slow. Id rather keep the current rooster.

[@FirefighterBobby]

Gasol bros are with one leg intheir graves, moving like Dirk lately. Nobody needs them anymore.

[@marksines1246]

@@FirefighterBobby marc was still efficient last year compared to most traditional bigs now

[@righteousnesscheck]

I knew he was nice when he was playing with the twolves. High iq player, good footwork, above average jumper.

[@antoniodono6541]

In nowadays NBA Bjelica can avg triple double in the finals with 25+ min on the court

[@teslasuperdestinations]

great analysis!

[@asmirsss]

Man these Americans need to start respecting the Europeans especially us from the Balkans 💪🏻

[@aznhandles]

he has been the best if not the greatest asset of this team! what a gem! so much floorspacing when he's out with Curry.. Skies the limit!

[@BubaIGunga]

He's not, and never was the guy that you limit in position, that's why his game was not great in Min and Sac. In Serbia and former Yugoslavia we grow up playing non positional basketball, it's something that we are proud of, youll never see a guy from Serbia or former Yougoslavia that is not a properly schooled player. Give us freedom in game you'll get the best of us, like Jokic, Doncic, Kukoc, Drazen Petrovic, Bojan and Bogdan Bogdanovic, Stojakovic, Vucevic, Divac, Bodiroga (never played in NBA but selected by NBA and FIBA as the best player that never went oversas), Radja, Nesterovic, Nurkic, Dario Saric, Danilovic, Pero Antic, Djordjevic, Paspalj, Zizic,... there are two exceptions which as we say "legitimate the rule" those are Boban Marjanovic and Stojko Vrankovic (they are/were physically limited with height of 7'3+). Around 50 players from former Yugoslavia made it to NBA.

[@aznhandles]

@@BubaIGunga well that’s your opinion.

[@BubaIGunga]

@@aznhandles So you don't think that he's a good player or you didn't read my post?

[@vukdragosavac9537]

Good Job man a very good video :)

[@mmakshak]

Bjelica, as you so rightly pointed out, gives us a better shooter than the other 2 bigs-Dramond and Looney. We're going to need everyone, including coaching and Bob Myers, to contribute what they are good at this year.

[@BubaIGunga]

He's not, and never was the guy that you limit in position, that's why his game was not great in Min and Sac. In Serbia and former Yugoslavia we grow up playing non positional basketball, it's something that we are proud of, youll never see a guy from Serbia or former Yougoslavia that is not a properly schooled player. Give us freedom in game you'll get the best of us, like Jokic, Doncic, Kukoc, Drazen Petrovic, Bojan and Bogdan Bogdanovic, Stojakovic, Vucevic, Divac, Bodiroga (never played in NBA but selected by NBA and FIBA as the best player that never went oversas), Radja, Nesterovic, Nurkic, Dario Saric, Danilovic, Pero Antic, Djordjevic, Paspalj, Zizic,... there are two exceptions which as we say "legitimate the rule" those are Boban Marjanovic and Stojko Vrankovic (they are/were physically limited with height of 7'3+). Around 50 players from former Yugoslavia made it to NBA.

[@ioannis69k]

Nice video ! Maybe make one for his D ?

[@carolmiller5713]

With Draymond's sloppy & costly TOs vs Suns (& before) Beli should get some of Dray's minutes - he shoots 3s, at the rim and excellent passing.

[@stephtheone1398]

I am glad that people are seeing this. The moment Bjelica got benched in that game, and Green got in to close out the game, Suns created a gap and never looked back. Beli is way more skilled player , bad luck going to Wolves and Kings after , they limited him to shoot. This guy was a Jokic before Jokic. NBA Bball is forcing you to take up on a role, 3 and D was his until he signed with Warriors , this is how we play in ex Yu , you learn to do everything

[@BubaIGunga]

He's not, and never was the guy that you limit in position, that's why his game was not great in Min and Sac. In Serbia and former Yugoslavia we grow up playing non positional basketball, it's something that we are proud of, youll never see a guy from Serbia or former Yougoslavia that is not a properly schooled player. Give us freedom in game you'll get the best of us, like Jokic, Doncic, Kukoc, Drazen Petrovic, Bojan and Bogdan Bogdanovic, Stojakovic, Vucevic, Divac, Bodiroga (never played in NBA but selected by NBA and FIBA as the best player that never went oversas), Radja, Nesterovic, Nurkic, Dario Saric, Danilovic, Pero Antic, Djordjevic, Paspalj, Zizic,... there are two exceptions which as we say "legitimate the rule" those are Boban Marjanovic and Stojko Vrankovic (they are/were physically limited with height of 7'3+). Around 50 players from former Yugoslavia made it to NBA.

[@Forbidden1312]

Немања Бјелица!!! 🇷🇸 🇷🇸 🇷🇸

[@KAPLAN1907usa]

Proffessor time to be Euroleague champion again 💛💙

[@AvangardaSRB]

Steve Kerr knows what hes doing. He is dosing his minutes rn, i mean warriors are first in the west, u cant ask more, and as playoffs come closer i expect at least 25-30 minutes from Beli, he can run a playoff with those minutes but not the whole season, he is older guy and its expected. I believe he could be better on defense because i know how good and smart he is.

[@koprogorki]

Brate, aj oladi. Mrzim kad naši seru i hvale naše. Kad to budu ameri radili, imaće težinu. Bjelica role player at best.

[@happybust5d]

Nemanja Bjelica is the "budget Jokic", if I may say so.😆

[@BubaIGunga]

He's not, and never was the guy that you limit in position, that's why his game was not great in Min and Sac. In Serbia and former Yugoslavia we grow up playing non positional basketball, it's something that we are proud of, youll never see a guy from Serbia or former Yougoslavia that is not a properly schooled player. Give us freedom in game you'll get the best of us, like Jokic, Doncic, Kukoc, Drazen Petrovic, Bojan and Bogdan Bogdanovic, Stojakovic, Vucevic, Divac, Bodiroga (never played in NBA but selected by NBA and FIBA as the best player that never went oversas), Radja, Nesterovic, Nurkic, Dario Saric, Danilovic, Pero Antic, Djordjevic, Paspalj, Zizic,... there are two exceptions which as we say "legitimate the rule" those are Boban Marjanovic and Stojko Vrankovic (they are/were physically limited with height of 7'3+). Around 50 players from former Yugoslavia made it to NBA.

[@Keichan2501]

He also has a height advantage so he has a better visual of the court.

[@marylougaetos8709]

Bejlica is one of the xfactor of the warriors in the future he is good as the team work bldg of the warriors, needs more courage n decision making while playing, he can do it....go go warriors is the best team you are in n can learn more...

[@tairecanapi3440]

A smaller version of Andrew Bugot, upgraded.. I hope, they extend Hes stay at warriors. BIG HELP..

[@travellerman3783]

He’s more worth than a minimum veteran salary.

[@metroaide0224]

goes to show that there's more to basketball than just stats

[@InternationalHoven]

LBJ blueprinted this one. Chris Bosh and Kevin Love lived at the corner 3.

[@aldincivo6354]

Bjelica is already more important then green ever was!

[@bettababepilipinas8197]

Great video!

[@Srbenda126]

Great video, only it misses the defence part

[@joaomarveloso1049]

true

[@YepMarko]

He getting older and losing strength might be problem injuries also. Hope he stays fit. HE knows hwo to play and with Teo he was bes tplayer for Serbia for full decade. And he is professional guy he can offer a lot in times, just to be fit.

[@KristianKG]

Бјелица професор!🇷🇸❤️🤓

[@kevinjohnson3521]

The Heat had him last year & did nothing with him… upsetting! He played with Iggy & I assume he told Kerr about him. Not just happenstance!

[@longcorreosjr.305]

Billy smooth operator 👌👌

[@inaciogomez7216]

He will

[@PartyFighter123]

Bjelica is 6'10 or 6'11

[@theuncleivan4773]

If they had Jokic too that's a ring 99.9%. Or if denver had Curry....

[@BinniamEskender]

Solid take

[@MrZdanTomas]

great video

[@samuelmangoba2275]

Hes actually a power forward

[@tessaliang7568]

Wow he shoots like nowitzki

[@T1Oracle]

He just saved the Warriors against the Celtics, but he has to stop missing layups and dunks. He needs to sharpen those up. Regardless, being able to swap him for Looney will be invaluable for the rest of finals.

[@jean5195]

Always been a top player…

[@brankovavic8112]

Everybody from Serbia has big basketball iq Jokic, Bogdanovic, Bjelica ,Teodosic..., in the past Vlade Divac Pedja Stojakovic ..., that is because of traditional Serbian basketball school create by PROFESOR Aleksandar Nikolic, that has been pass to Ranko Zeravica, Duda Ivkovic, Zeljko Obradovic, Svetislav Pesic and in later years Aleksandar Djordjevic. Serbia is land of Basketball.

[@vlada]

It's funny how coaches in Sac and GS could figure out his skill set and high IQ but Minn/Thibs and Miami/Spoelstra last yr were totally clueless.

[@sabahbubbler]

Warriors are like utilizing the players that other teams overlook

[@johnnavarro6775]

The Miami Heat sign this guy, and I can't believe that they let him go. Ughhh they could have used him.