The Timberwolves will introduce reigning Euroleague MVP Nemanja Bjelica (nay-MON-yah bee-ELL-leets-zah) today at Mayo Clinic Square. The press conference is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. The team officially announced the signing of Bjelica yesterday. He will wear No. 88 for the Wolves.
Only four NBA players have worn the number before him. That list includes Nicolas Batum, Christian Eyenga, Antoine Walker (2005 with Boston), and former Wolves guard Alexey Shved (he wore No. 88 with Houston and Philadelphia, but not with the Wolves). No. 88 will be the highest uniform number in franchise history, topping Marko Jaric's No.