past Warriors Basketball champion declares retirement
There are several players who supported the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics were defeated by Steph Curry and company in six games in 2022, which was their most recent victory. One member of the 2022 team played basketball abroad, but he is now retiring from the sport. Sportando reports that current Crvena Zvezda forward Nemanja Bjelica is retiring.
According to reports, Bjelica’s current international team has been dealing with a calf ailment. He has determined that it would be best to give up on his basketball career after some thought.
Throughout his NBA career, Bjelica averaged 7.6 points and 4.6 rebounds. In 16 minutes while playing for the Warriors, he recorded 6.1 points and 4.2 rebounds. For the 2022 Golden State club, Bjelica served as a dependable floor spacer on the bench.
After going 53-29, the Warriors were given the third seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. After their 2019 loss to the Toronto Raptors, many believed the Golden State Dynasty was ended. However, they were proven wrong. When the Boston Celtics faced them in the 2022 NBA Finals, they faced players like Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
By putting on one of his best Finals performances, Steph Curry silenced his detractors. Against a talented Boston club, Curry averaged a commanding 31.2 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Warriors were trailing the series 2-1 until they made a comeback to win their fourth championship in seven years.
Despite not getting much playing time during the NBA Finals, Nemanja Bjelica’s commitment to the squad all season long was rewarded when his team won. The former MVP of the EuroLeague had a successful NBA career.
One thing is certain as Bjelica hangs up his jersey: he will always have Bay Area supporters who cherish and remember his time in the NBA.
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