Ex-NBA Baller's Family Reportedly Threatened With Scissors
Former NBA champion and European hoops player Nemanja Bjelica had a frightening encounter involving his family and a deranged man. According to a report from Sportando, Bjelica and his family were threatened by the man holding a pair of scissors and making verbal threats Feb. 3. Bjelica's encounter occurred at a playground in Belgrade.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 25: Nemanja Bjelica #8 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the second half of NBA game at Footprint Center on December 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Warriors defeated the Suns 116-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Reported footage of the attack showed former soccer player Nikola Petkovic as the man threatening Bjelica and his family. Bjelica shares a daughter with his wife.
"I will take your family, your children, your wife, and you. I will take your money", the ex-soccer player shouted. No one was injured at the scene. Petkovic was arrested and has been in detainment for two days.
The 35-year-old Serbian basketball player joined the NBA in 2010, drafted in the second round by the Washington Wizards.
For 16 years, Bjelica flipped between the NBA and international hoops. He won EuroLeague MVP honors in 2017. In 2022, Nemanja Bjelica won an NBA ring as part of Steph Curry's championship-winning Golden State Warriors. He played seven seasons in the Association.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 07: Nemanja Bjelica #88 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 07, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Kings defeated the Suns 114-103. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)