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Forbes with Michigan State in 2014
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| Aris Thessaloniki | |
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| Shooting guard / point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 23, 1993 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 |
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| NBA Draft | 2016 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2016–present |
| League | Greek Basketball League EuroCup |
| 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 |
| 2025–present | Aris Thessaloniki |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Bryn Jerrel Forbes (born July 23, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Aris in the Greek Basketball League and the EuroCup. Bryn is known for being a great three-point shooter. He can play in both guard positions on the court.
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High School Basketball Career
Bryn Forbes played high school basketball at Sexton in Lansing, Michigan. In his junior year, he helped his team win a state championship. He scored 29 points in a key semifinal game in 2011.
As a senior, Bryn continued to shine, averaging 19 points per game. He played alongside future NBA player Denzel Valentine. Together, they won two Class B State Championships in a row (2011 and 2012). Bryn made 60 three-pointers in his senior year. He was recognized as one of the best players in Michigan.
Even with his success, Bryn was not heavily recruited by many colleges. ESPN rated him as a two-star recruit. He chose to sign with Cleveland State, which was his main offer.
College Basketball Journey
Playing for Cleveland State (2012–2014)
Bryn Forbes started his college career at Cleveland State. In his first year, he played in 32 games and started 18 of them. He averaged 12.7 points per game and was the team's top scorer. He was especially good at making three-pointers.
His strong performance earned him several awards. He was named the Horizon League Newcomer of the Year in 2013. He also made the Horizon League All-Newcomer Team.
In his second year at Cleveland State, Bryn improved even more. He started all 32 games he played in. He led the team in scoring with 15.6 points per game. He also set a new school record with 81 three-pointers made in a single season. Bryn was recognized for his excellent play, earning second-team All-Horizon League honors.
Transferring to Michigan State (2014–2016)
After two years, Bryn decided to transfer to Michigan State. He wanted to be closer to his family and young son. The NCAA allowed him to play right away due to family reasons. He had two years of college eligibility left.
At Michigan State, Bryn quickly became an important player. In his junior year, he played in 39 games. He continued to be a strong three-point shooter, ranking fourth in the Big Ten in three-point percentage. He scored a season-high 21 points against Wisconsin.
His senior year was his best in college. Bryn became one of the top three-point shooters in the entire country. On March 2, 2016, he set a team and Big Ten record by making 11 three-pointers in one game. After his senior year, he participated in the NCAA College Basketball Three-Point Contest. Bryn received several awards, including being named to the All-Big Ten Second Team.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting with the San Antonio Spurs (2016–2020)
After college, Bryn Forbes was not chosen in the 2016 NBA draft. However, he joined the San Antonio Spurs for their Summer League team. He impressed the coaches and signed with the Spurs in July 2016.
In his first NBA season, Bryn mostly played for the Austin Spurs, their development league team. But on April 7, 2017, he had a breakout game for the San Antonio Spurs. He scored a career-high 27 points, helping his team win.
In the 2017-2018 season, Bryn continued to show his skills. He scored 22 points in a game against the Charlotte Hornets. He also made his first career start, becoming one of the few undrafted players under 6-foot-4 to start for the Spurs.
Bryn re-signed with the Spurs in 2018. He started as the team's point guard in the season opener. He continued to score in double figures regularly. In December 2018, he achieved his first career double-double (scoring double digits in two different stats) with 24 points and 11 rebounds. He became one of only a few Spurs players to score 1,000 points and make 150 three-pointers in his first 150 games.
Winning a Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2021)
On November 26, 2020, Bryn Forbes signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. He had a fantastic season, scoring a career-high 30 points against the Houston Rockets in April 2021. He averaged 10 points per game and shot a career-best 45% from three-point range.
In the playoffs, Bryn continued to play a key role. He scored 22 points in a game against the Miami Heat, helping the Bucks win the series. Bryn Forbes became an NBA champion when the Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns. He played in 20 of the Bucks' 23 playoff games during their championship run.
Returning to the Spurs and Other Teams (2021–2023)
After winning the championship, Bryn signed with the San Antonio Spurs again in August 2021. He played 40 games for them before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in January 2022. He played 35 games for the Nuggets.
In July 2022, Bryn signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played 25 games for them before being waived in February 2023.
Playing for Aris Thessaloniki (2025–Present)
After being a free agent for some time, Bryn Forbes signed with Aris Thessaloniki on July 18, 2025. This team plays in the Greek Basketball League and the EuroCup.
Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| 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 |
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016–17 | San Antonio | 36 | 0 | 7.9 | .364 | .321 | .833 | .6 | .6 | .0 | .0 | 2.6 |
| 2017–18 | San Antonio | 80 | 12 | 19.0 | .421 | .390 | .667 | 1.4 | 1.0 | .4 | .0 | 6.9 |
| 2018–19 | San Antonio | 82* | 81 | 28.0 | .456 | .426 | .885 | 2.9 | 2.1 | .5 | .0 | 11.8 |
| 2019–20 | San Antonio | 63 | 62 | 25.1 | .417 | .388 | .833 | 2.0 | 1.7 | .5 | .0 | 11.2 |
| 2020–21† | Milwaukee | 70 | 10 | 19.3 | .473 | .452 | .770 | 1.6 | .6 | .3 | .0 | 10.0 |
| 2021–22 | San Antonio | 40 | 1 | 16.9 | .432 | .417 | .898 | 1.6 | 1.0 | .4 | .1 | 9.1 |
| Denver | 35 | 1 | 17.4 | .424 | .410 | .921 | .9 | 1.0 | .2 | .1 | 8.6 | |
| 2022–23 | Minnesota | 25 | 0 | 10.7 | .361 | .304 | 1.000 | .6 | .7 | .3 | .1 | 3.6 |
| Career | 431 | 167 | 19.9 | .436 | .410 | .826 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .4 | .0 | 8.8 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017 | San Antonio | 6 | 0 | 12.2 | .286 | .222 | 1.000 | 1.0 | .5 | .0 | .2 | 3.3 |
| 2018 | San Antonio | 4 | 0 | 13.5 | .294 | .222 | .714 | .8 | .5 | .0 | .0 | 4.3 |
| 2019 | San Antonio | 7 | 7 | 30.3 | .482 | .484 | .667 | 3.6 | 1.0 | .1 | .1 | 10.7 |
| 2021† | Milwaukee | 20 | 0 | 13.7 | .411 | .371 | .750 | 1.4 | .3 | .1 | .1 | 6.6 |
| 2022 | Denver | 5 | 0 | 15.2 | .400 | .364 | .800 | .6 | 1.4 | .2 | .0 | 4.0 |
| Career | 42 | 7 | 16.4 | .407 | .376 | .771 | 1.5 | .6 | .1 | .1 | 6.3 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Cleveland State | 32 | 18 | 28.3 | .433 | .389 | .804 | 3.5 | 1.2 | .8 | .0 | 12.7 |
| 2013–14 | Cleveland State | 32 | 32 | 34.4 | .434 | .424 | .826 | 3.1 | 1.7 | .8 | .0 | 15.6 |
| 2014–15 | Michigan State | 39 | 24 | 26.2 | .447 | .427 | .808 | 1.4 | 1.0 | .6 | .1 | 8.5 |
| 2015–16 | Michigan State | 35 | 34 | 28.1 | .481 | .481 | .840 | 2.1 | 1.5 | .4 | .0 | 14.4 |
| Career | 138 | 108 | 29.1 | .449 | .435 | .821 | 2.5 | 1.3 | .6 | .1 | 12.6 | |
Personal Life
Bryn Forbes has two sons, 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
