Marko Simonović (basketball, born 1999)
No. 19 – Chicago Bulls | |
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Position | Power forward / Center |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Kolašin, Montenegro, FR Yugoslavia | October 15, 1999
Nationality | Montenegrin |
Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
NBA draft | 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall |
Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
Playing career | 2017–present |
Career history | |
2017–2018 | Mens Sana Siena |
2018–2019 | Petrol Olimpija |
2018 | →Roseto Sharks |
2019–2021 | Mega Basket |
2021–present | Chicago Bulls |
2021 | →Windy City Bulls |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Marko Simonović (Montenegrin: Марко Симоновић; born October 15, 1999) is a Montenegrin professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Professional career[]
Europe (2017–2021)[]
Simonović started playing professional basketball for Italian lower-league club PMS Moncalieri in 2015. In July 2017, Simonović signed a contract for Mens Sana Siena.[1]
On June 19, 2018, Simonović signed a multi-year contract for Petrol Olimpija.[2] On July 19, 2019, Simonović was loaned out to Mega Bemax for two years.[3]
Simonovic averaged 16.8 points per game on 51% shooting from the field on 11.5 attempts per game, 31% from three on 2.5 attempts per game, 80% from the free throw line on 5.2 attempts per game, eight rebounds, 3.5 offensive rebounds, 1.2 assists, one steal, 1.2 blocks, 2.2 turnovers and 3.8 personal fouls per game in a starting role where he played 29.7 minutes a game in a total of 24 games in all competitions.[4]
Chicago Bulls (2021–present)[]
On November 18, 2020, Simonović was selected with the 44th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.[5] In August 2021, Simonović joined the Chicago Bulls for the NBA Summer League.[6][7] On August 9, he made his debut in the Summer League in a 94–77 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in which he posted 13 points and 5 rebounds in 15 minutes.[8][9] On August 18, 2021, Simonović officially signed a three-year contract with the Bulls.[10][11] On November 22, Simonović made his NBA debut in a 109–77 loss to the Indiana Pacers in which he posted one point and one rebound in 7 minutes.[12]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Montenegrin prospect Marko Simonovic signs with Mens Sana Siena.
- ^ Marko Simonovic joins Union Olimpija Ljubljana.
- ^ "Mega is strengthening its frontcourt, Marko Simonović is the newcomer". aba-liga.com. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ Chapple, Graham (July 7, 2020). "2020 NBA Draft scouting report: Marko Simonovic". Peachtree Hoops. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "With Their 2nd Pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Bulls Select Serbian Big Man Marko Simonovic, Who is *Not* 34 Years Old". bleachernation.com. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ "Bulls announce MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2021 roster". nba.com. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ "Chicago Bulls 2021 MGM Resorts NBA Summer League Roster". nba.com. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ "Marko Simonović makes Bulls debut, previews skill set". nbcsports.com. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Marko Simonovic has strong debut as Bulls fall to Pelicans in Summer League". nba.com. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Bulls sign rookies Dosunmu and Simonović". NBA.com. August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "Marku Simonoviću ugovor na tri godine sa Čikago Bulsima". mozzartsport.com. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Pacers cool Bulls behind Sabonis' double-double". nba.com. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
External links[]
- 1999 births
- Living people
- ABA League players
- Centers (basketball)
- Chicago Bulls draft picks
- Chicago Bulls players
- Expatriate basketball people in Slovenia
- KK Mega Basket players
- KK Olimpija players
- Mens Sana Basket players
- Montenegrin expatriate basketball people in Italy
- Montenegrin expatriate basketball people in Serbia
- Montenegrin expatriate sportspeople in Slovenia
- Montenegrin expatriate basketball people in the United States
- Montenegrin men's basketball players
- National Basketball Association players from Montenegro
- Roseto Sharks players
- Windy City Bulls players