Marko Simonović (basketball, born 1999)
| No. 19 – Beşiktaş Emlakjet | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center / Power forward |
| League | Basketbol Süper Ligi |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 15, 1999 Kolašin, Montenegro, FR Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Montenegrin |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2020: 2nd round, 44th overall pick |
| 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 |
| 2021–2023 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2021–2023 | → Windy City Bulls |
| 2023–2024 | Crvena zvezda |
| 2024–present | → Beşiktaş |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Marko Simonović (Serbian Cyrillic: Марко Симоновић; born October 15, 1999) is a Montenegrin professional basketball player for Beşiktaş Emlakjet of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) on loan from Crvena zvezda.
Professional career
Mens Sana (2017–2018)
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]
Olimpija (2018–2019)
On June 19, 2018, Simonović signed a multi-year contract for Petrol Olimpija.[2]
Mega Basket (2019–2021)
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 (2021–2023)
On 18 November 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 9 August, 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 22 November, 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]
In July 2022, Simonović joined the Bulls for the 2022 NBA Summer League.[13] He was later named to the All-NBA Summer League Second Team.[14]
On 6 July 2023, Simonović was waived by the Bulls.[15]
Crvena zvezda (2023–2024)
On 8 July 2023, Simonović signed with Serbian powerhouse Crvena zvezda.[16]
Beşiktaş (2024–present)
On January 3, 2024, he was loaned to Beşiktaş Emlakjet of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[17]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Chicago | 9 | 0 | 3.9 | .267 | .200 | .727 | 1.1 | .0 | .1 | .1 | 1.9 |
| 2022–23 | Chicago | 7 | 0 | 2.9 | .286 | .250 | .500 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .9 |
| Career | 16 | 0 | 3.4 | .273 | .222 | .692 | .8 | .0 | .1 | .1 | 1.4 | |
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.
- ^ "Chicago Bulls 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "Simonović makes NBA All-Summer League second team". Beliefs.com. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ "Bulls release Marko Simonović". NBA.com. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "TRADICIJA SE NASTAVLJA – MARKO SIMONOVIĆ JE ZVEZDIN!". KKCrvenazvezda.rs (in Serbian). July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "MARKO SIMONOVIĆ ZVANIČNO NA POZAJMICI U BEŠIKTAŠU" (in Serbian). KK Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet. January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.