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Nemanja Bjelica Announces Retirement

Mar 23, 2024 2:03 PM

In a simple message posted on Instagram, Nemanja Bjelica announced his retirement from playing basketball.

"20 years...Thank you basketball" was Bjelica's message on Saturday afternoon.

The 6-foot-10 forward played for seven seasons in the NBA. Bjelica started his NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2015, before moving to the Sacramento Kings in 2018. At the 2021 trade deadline, Bjelica was dealt to the Miami Heat. He then signed with the Golden State Warriors, and helped the team win the 2022 NBA Finals.

Following that NBA title, Bjelica returned to Fenerbahce in Turkey. He had previously played for the Turkish club before coming to the NBA.

Bjelica also played professionally for clubs in his native Serbia and in Spain during his 20-year professional career. The 35-year-old had also suited up for the Serbian national team for several EuroBasket and World Cup competitions, as well as Olympic qualifiers.

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Arturs Zagars Signs With Fenerbahce

Sep 19, 2023 10:22 AM

Arturs Zagars has signed with Fenerbahce in Turkey.

Zagars emerged on NBA radars as one of the breakout stars of the World Cup.

Zagars played for the Washington Wizards in Summer League in 2022.

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