Nemanja
Bjelica
PF · GSW · Around average
- PAL
- 41
- WAR
- 2.7
- PTS
- 6.1
2021-22№ 31 / 47
Nemanja Bjelica
Golden State WarriorsBiography
- Team
- Golden State Warriors
- Position
- Power Forward
- Height
- 6' 9"
- Weight
- 234 lbs
- Born
- May 9, 1988 (38)
- Birthplace
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Draft
- 2010: Rd 2, Pk 35 (WSH)
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Golden State Warriors · 2021-22 (1 season)
- 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Miami Heat · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Sacramento Kings · 2018-19 – 2020-21 (3 seasons)
- Minnesota Timberwolves · 2015-16 – 2017-18 (3 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Golden State Warriors | 71 | 0 | 16.1 | 2.3-4.8 | 46.8 | 0.8-2.1 | 36.2 | 0.8-1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 37 | 3 | 16.1 | 2.4-5.3 | 45.4 | 0.7-2.3 | 31.8 | 1.0-1.4 |
| 2020-21 | Miami Heat | 11 | 2 | 14.2 | 1.8-4.2 | 43.5 | 0.9-2.5 | 37.0 | 0.5-0.8 |
| 2020-21 | Sacramento Kings | 26 | 1 | 16.9 | 2.7-5.8 | 46.0 | 0.7-2.2 | 29.3 | 1.2-1.6 |
| 2019-20 | Sacramento Kings | 72 | 67 | 27.9 | 4.4-9.1 | 48.1 | 1.9-4.4 | 41.9 | 1.0-1.2 |
| 2018-19 | Sacramento Kings | 77 | 70 | 23.2 | 3.7-7.7 | 47.9 | 1.3-3.3 | 40.1 | 0.9-1.2 |
| 2017-18 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 67 | 21 | 20.5 | 2.6-5.5 | 46.1 | 1.1-2.7 | 41.5 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2016-17 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 65 | 1 | 18.3 | 2.3-5.5 | 42.4 | 0.9-2.7 | 31.6 | 0.7-0.9 |
| 2015-16 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 60 | 0 | 17.9 | 1.8-3.9 | 46.8 | 0.8-2.1 | 38.4 | 0.7-0.9 |
Nemanja Bjelica: our analysis
2021-22 season: 71 GP, 6.1 PTS, 4.1 REB, 2.2 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.4 BLK. WAR 2.7 (31st of 47) · PAL 41, around average.
In 2021-22, Nemanja Bjelica, 38, posts a PAL Rating of 41 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 2.7 ranks 31st among 47 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: defense (78, well above average), playmaking (76, well above average) and shooting (73, above average). On the other hand, scoring (20, well below average) and rebounding (22, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+2.3); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-0.9).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers
NBA stats →Points
6.1
Rebounds
4.1
Assists
2.2
TS%
57.3 %
Usage
17.8 %
PER
14.2
WS/48
.128
On/off +/−
-1.2
Minutes
16.1
Games
71
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
1.7
80% of cases: -0.1 to 3.5
Points/game
5.2
Games
57
WAR 2021-22
2.7
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
↑ Rising (+26)
- 2021-222.7 WAR · 4.7 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
+11 · 33 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
64
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 64
- SHT
- Shooting
- 80
- FIN
- Finishing
- 64
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 87
- BAL
- Ball security
- 60
- REB
- Rebounding
- 64
- DEF
- Defense
- 80
- DUR
- Durability
- 71
- EX
- Experience
- 71
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021-22
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
14.1 pi
16th percentile
At the rim
67.4 %
18th percentile
Rim share
26.0 %
20th percentile
Midrange
42.9 %
78th percentile
Three-point
.362
72th percentile
3PA share
43.6 %
86th percentile
Corner threes
36.8 %
69th percentile
Free throws
.728
52th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14Playoffs | vs BOS | W 104-94 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jun 11Playoffs | @ BOS | W 107-97 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Jun 9Playoffs | @ BOS | L 116-100 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jun 6Playoffs | vs BOS | W 107-88 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Jun 3Playoffs | vs BOS | L 120-108 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| May 27Playoffs | vs DAL | W 120-110 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-1 |
| May 25Playoffs | @ DAL | L 119-109 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| May 19Playoffs | vs DAL | W 112-87 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| May 14Playoffs | vs MEM | W 110-96 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| May 12Playoffs | @ MEM | L 134-95 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-1 |
Nemanja Bjelica: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Nemanja Bjelica average in 2021-22?
Nemanja Bjelica averages 6.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in 71 games in 2021-22.
How old is Nemanja Bjelica?
Nemanja Bjelica is 38 years old: he was born on May 9, 1988.
How tall is Nemanja Bjelica, and how much does he weigh?
Nemanja Bjelica is 6'9" (206 cm) and weighs 234 lb (106 kg).
Where is Nemanja Bjelica from?
Serbia: Nemanja Bjelica was born in Belgrade, Serbia.
What team does Nemanja Bjelica play for?
Nemanja Bjelica plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA, at PF, wearing number 8.
How good is Nemanja Bjelica?
Nemanja Bjelica produced 2.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22, 31st of 47 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 41 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Nemanja Bjelica a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 31st of 47 players at his position in the NBA in 2021-22. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Where was Nemanja Bjelica drafted?
Nemanja Bjelica was drafted in 2010 by WSH, in round 2 (pick 35 of the round).
What is Nemanja Bjelica's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 1.7 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
