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Bryn Forbes

Forbes with Michigan State in 2014
Free agent
Shooting guard / point guard
Personal information
Born	(1993-07-23) July 23, 1993 (age 31) Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
High school	J. W. Sexton (Lansing, Michigan)
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Cleveland State (2012–2014) Michigan State (2014–2016)
NBA Draft	2016 / Undrafted
Pro career	2016–present
Career history
2016–2020	San Antonio Spurs
2016–2017	→Austin Spurs
2020–2021	Milwaukee Bucks
2021–2022	San Antonio Spurs
2022	Denver Nuggets
2022–2023	Minnesota Timberwolves
Career highlights and awards
NBA champion (2021) Second-team All-Big Ten (2016) Second-team All-Horizon League (2014) Horizon League Newcomer of the Year (2013) Horizon League All-Newcomer Team (2013)

Bryn Jerrel Forbes (born July 23, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bryn played college basketball for Cleveland State and Michigan State. He became known as a great three-point shooter. He can play both guard positions on the court.

High School Basketball Days

Bryn Forbes played high school basketball at Sexton. In his junior year, he scored about 13.6 points per game. He helped his team achieve a 26–2 record and win a state championship. He scored 29 points in a key semifinal game in 2011.

As a senior, Forbes averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. He played alongside future stars Denzel Valentine and Anthony Clemmons. Together, they won two state championships in a row in 2011 and 2012. Bryn made 60 three-pointers in his senior year. He scored 19 points in the 2012 state title game.

Even with his success, Bryn was not as widely recruited as some other players. ESPN rated him as a good recruit for Cleveland State. He was listed as the 92nd best shooting guard in the country. Bryn signed with Cleveland State on August 4, 2011.

College Basketball Journey

Playing for Cleveland State

Bryn Forbes started his college career at Cleveland State. In his first year (freshman year), he played in 32 games and started 18 of them. He averaged 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Bryn was the top scorer on his team. He was also one of the best three-point shooters in the Horizon League.

He scored over 20 points in four games. His highest score was 24 points against Valparaiso and Milwaukee. For his great first year, he won the Horizon League Newcomer of the Year award. He was also named to the Horizon League All-Newcomer Team.

In his second year (sophomore year) at Cleveland State, Bryn started all 32 games he played. He improved his scoring to 15.6 points per game. This made him the leading scorer for Cleveland State. He was also second in the league for three-pointers made. Bryn set a new school record with 81 three-pointers in one season. He made at least one three-pointer in every game. He scored in double figures in 26 games. He even scored 27 points twice. Bryn earned second-team All-Horizon League honors for his strong performance.

Joining Michigan State

After two years, Bryn decided to transfer to Michigan State. He wanted to be closer to his family and young son. The NCAA usually makes transfer players sit out a year. However, Bryn was allowed to play right away due to a family hardship. He still had two years of college eligibility left.

Bryn quickly made an impact at Michigan State. In his junior year, he played in 39 games and started 24. He averaged 8.5 points per game. He continued to be an excellent three-point shooter. He ranked fourth in the Big Ten for three-point percentage. He scored 21 points in a game against Wisconsin. Bryn helped Michigan State reach the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament.

His senior year was his best in college. Bryn became one of the top three-point shooters in the country. He made almost 50% of his three-point shots. On March 2, 2016, he set a team and Big Ten record. He made 11 three-point field goals in a single game! After his senior year, Bryn was chosen for the NCAA College Basketball Three-Point Contest. He received several awards, including being named to the All-Big Ten 2nd Team.

College Statistics

Professional Basketball Career

Starting with the San Antonio Spurs (2016–2020)

Bryn Forbes was not chosen in the 2016 NBA draft. However, he joined the San Antonio Spurs for their Summer League team. The Spurs' coach, Gregg Popovich, told him to keep shooting. On July 14, 2016, Bryn signed with the Spurs. He earned a spot on the team's main roster after impressing them in training camp.

During his first year, Bryn mostly played for the Austin Spurs in the NBA Development League. On April 7, 2017, he had a career-high game. He scored 27 points to help the Spurs win against the Dallas Mavericks. This was a big jump, as his previous high was only eight points.

In July 2017, Bryn was recognized for his play in the NBA Summer League. He earned a spot on the All-NBA Summer League Second Team. On November 3, 2017, he scored 22 points in a win against the Charlotte Hornets. He made his first career start on November 11, scoring 13 points. He became one of only a few undrafted players under 6-foot-4 to start for the Spurs.

Bryn re-signed with the Spurs on July 20, 2018. He started as a point guard in the season opener. He scored 11 points in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He continued to score in double figures in many games. On December 11, he achieved his first career "double-double." This means he had double digits in two different stats. He scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against the Phoenix Suns. This was a first for him, even going back to elementary school basketball! By March 2019, Bryn had made 250 career three-pointers. He joined a small group of Spurs players to do this in their first three seasons.

Winning a Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2021)

On November 26, 2020, Bryn Forbes signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. He had a career-high game on April 29, 2021. He scored 30 points against the Houston Rockets. In the regular season, he averaged 10.0 points per game. He also shot a career-best 45% from three-point range.

In the playoffs, Bryn continued to play well. In Game 4 against the Miami Heat, he scored 22 points. This helped the Bucks win the series. Bryn Forbes became an NBA champion when the Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals! They defeated the Phoenix Suns in six games. He played in 20 playoff games. He averaged 6.6 points and shot 37% from three-point range.

Returning to San Antonio and Other Teams (2021–2023)

After winning the championship, Bryn signed with the San Antonio Spurs again on August 25, 2021. He played in 40 games for the Spurs. He averaged 9.1 points per game before being traded.

On January 19, 2022, Bryn was traded to the Denver Nuggets. This was part of a three-team trade. He played 35 games for the Nuggets.

On July 11, 2022, Bryn signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played 25 games for them before being waived on February 9, 2023.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular Season

Playoffs

Personal Life

Bryn Forbes is a father to two sons. They were born in 2013 and 2016.

See Also

In Spanish: Bryn Forbes para niños

• List of National Basketball Association career 3-point field goal percentage leaders