Top 5 Nemanja Nedović Highlights

Nemanja Nedović is a rookie guard who was picked up by the Golden State Warriors in the past NBA draft. He is 6’ 3” and can play both the point and shooting guard positions, but will most likely be used as a backup point guard.

Little is known about the guard from Serbia other than that he is the “European Derrick Rose” as he was dubbed by ESPN. This is partially because of his size and handling skills, but it is mostly because of his superb athleticism.

From a numbers standpoint, Nedović may miss the radar because his statistical averages may not jump out at you. Let’s take a look at Nedović’s numbers from his 2012-13 season with the Lietuvos Rytas:

Once again, not too impressive, but his highlights will make an impression.

Nedović’s highlights can be classified as hidden treasures because the casual fan has probably not seen them, but would also be ecstatic after exposure to them. In those highlights, one can see that Nedović has a quick first step, an aesthetically beautiful shot and extraordinary leaping ability.

Those are all great qualities to have, especially in the NBA, due to the fact that most of the players in the NBA are tremendous athletes. This means that he’ll be able to transition to the NBA game from the Euroleague without concern because of his natural gifts.

Now, for the best part. Here is a list of the Top 5 some best plays that Nedović has been a part of.

#5 Nedović breaks Tony Parkers ankles

Still concerned as to whether Nedović can keep up with NBA players? Well, this should resolve any issue you may have with that. Oh, and Nedović finishes with the 3.

#4 Nedović with the amazing no-look

After stealing the ball, Nedović finds himself chasing after the ball with nowhere to go other than out of bounds, but he’s nifty enough to remember that he has a teammate trailing him and flips the ball over his head to his teammate just before he goes out.

#3 Nedović fastbreak dunk

It was only a matter of time before a dunk showed up. After all, jumping is his strong suit. Another thing to take note of, other than the flush by Nedović, is that he is amazing in transition and can lead the break.

#2 Nedović’s monstrous block

This is one of the best imitations of Lebron James’ famous ‘chase down block’. After the ball is stolen by the opposing team, one of the opposing players is well on his way to an easy two points. That is, until Nedović comes out of nowhere to swat him in the nick of time.

#1 Nedović’s poster

Isn’t it fitting to have the top highlight be of Nedović posterizing someone? Look at the elevation that Nedović got on this play. He gets his head near the rim and this is part of the reason why he received the nickname the “European Derrick Rose”.

If Nedović’s numbers and overall talent don’t excite you yet, just remember he is only 21 years old. He’s still developing and if he can do all of the above currently, imagine what crazy highlights will happen after he develops.