12 Facts About DeMarcus Nelson

DeMarcus De'Juan Nelson was born on November 2,1985 and is an American former professional basketball player.

DeMarcus Nelson was not drafted in the 2008 NBA draft, but he was signed by the Golden State Warriors on September 9,2008.

DeMarcus Nelson became the first undrafted rookie to start on opening night in the history of the NBA.

DeMarcus Nelson was recalled by the Warriors on December 16,2008, but he was waived on January 6,2009, to make room for Jermareo Davidson.

DeMarcus Nelson joined the Croatian Adriatic League club KK Zagreb in January 2009, but only played a single game.

In March 2009, DeMarcus Nelson returned to the NBA D-League as a member of the Austin Toros.

DeMarcus Nelson played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Summer League in 2010.

DeMarcus Nelson became the first foreign player to stay at the club for two seasons.

DeMarcus Nelson was named to the All-EuroCup First Team in 2014.

On January 29,2020, he has signed with Limoges CSP of the LNB Pro A Nelson re-signed with the team to a two-year extension on July 8,2020.

DeMarcus Nelson attended high school at Vallejo High School in Vallejo, California and Sheldon High School in Sacramento, California.

DeMarcus Nelson attained Serbian citizenship on July 24,2014, late for a possible extension with Crvena zvezda.