A season blighted with inconsistent performances and injuries, Nemanja Bjelica can show why he is still worth keeping in the Minnesota Timberwolves roster.
Nemanja Bjelica was in the midst of perhaps his best stretch as an NBA Player when he had this to say to reporters after an overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs on March 6.
"I tried to play my game and I feel most comfortable now when I try to help the team. I have tried to be more aggressive and play defense with confidence."
Such a road trip did push Bjelica in the right direction. He got baskets, clutch rebounds and played an integral part in the team.
Cue the downfall – injury against the Boston Celtics – which would halt his impressive rise in the Minnesota jersey and limit any game time for the remainder of the campaign.
The improvement was there to be seen at Target Center and on the road, so if Bjelica focuses on these five goals for the 2017-18 season, he can cement himself as a fan favorite.