Nenad Krstic
Encyclopedia
Nenad Krstić is a Serbia
n professional basketball
player for CSKA Moscow
. Krstić is officially listed at 7'0" (2.13 m) tall.
where he played for three years, making his debut in the 2001–02 season. In the 2003–04 season, his last with Partizan, he averaged 13.4 points per game in the Euroleague. With Partizan, he also won three national championships in a row, and one national cup
in his first season.
by the New Jersey Nets
. But he then went on to play the next two seasons with Partizan Belgrade.
During the 2004–05 NBA season, Krstić logged an impressive rookie campaign for the New Jersey Nets, averaging 10.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.84 blocked shots per game. He was honored as part of the All-Rookie NBA second team.
In his debut in the playoffs
against the Miami Heat
, Krstić averaged 18.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game; an exceptional performance for a rookie in the playoffs. This followed a greater trend where Krstić had consistently improved at a great pace as his rookie season progressed. He has a wide skill set for a big man, including refined post moves and a fantastic shooting touch from eighteen feet.
Throughout the 2005–06 season, Krstić's play had continued to rapidly improve. Three quarters of the way through the season, he averaged 13.4 points and 6.1 rebounds, and had become an integral part of the Nets offense. In the first round of the 2006 NBA playoffs against Indiana he averaged 18 points per game along with 7.1 rebounds.
In 2006–07 despite the rough Nets start, Nenad Krstić was averaging career highs in points (16.6), rebounds (6.8), and assists (1.8) before falling to the ground after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament
in his left knee versus the L.A. Lakers
at Continental Airlines Arena
on December 22, 2006. His surgery was successful. Krstić was out for the rest of the 2006–07 NBA season, but returned ahead of schedule to start the 2007–08 NBA season.
His 2007–08 season was a disappointment, as his injury disrupted his play and confidence on the court and he was largely a liability. Krstić later stated in his blog that he felt he let the team down, and vowed to return to his old form at the start of the 08–09 season.
team Triumph Lyubertsy and eventually signed a 2 year contract (with the NBA an opt-out option) worth €
6 million euros net income
with them on July 29, 2008. He averaged 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in seven games in the Russian Super League and 13.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in 6 games in the EuroChallenge
.
had agreed in principle to sign Krstić to a three-year offer sheet. On December 22, Krstić officially signed the offer sheet. The New Jersey Nets had seven days to match the offer, or Krstić would be free to join the Thunder. The Nets declined to match, and the Thunder waived Steven Hill
to make room for Krstić.
He played for the first time in a Thunder uniform on January 7, 2009, versus the Minnesota Timberwolves
, scoring six points and blocking 2 shots in 16 minutes.
and a 2012 first round pick to the Boston Celtics
for Kendrick Perkins
and Nate Robinson
. In his first game as a Celtic, he recorded 9 points and 6 rebounds in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers
on February 26.
in Russia
.
national basketball team at the 2004 Summer Olympics
and Eurobasket 2005
.
As captain of Serbian national basketball team he played at the Eurobasket 2009
, where he won the silver medal and 2010 FIBA World Championship
, where he won the fourth place.
.
On August 19, 2010, in a game against Greece for the Acropolis Tournament
, he participated in a fight between players and threw a chair at Greek Center-Forward Giannis Bourousis. That resulted in his spending the night at the police station, from where he was released the day after.
After the 2010 Serbia earthquake
, Krstić and his Oklahoma City Thunder
teammates donated $10,000 to help his hometown of Kraljevo
.
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 75 || 57 || 26.2 || .493 || .000 || .725 || 5.3 || 1.0 || .4 || .8 || 10.0
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 80 || 80 || 30.9 || .507 || .250 || .698 || 6.4 || 1.1 || .4 || .8 || 13.5
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 26 || 26 || 32.6 || .526 || .000 || .711 || 6.8 || 1.8 || .4 || .9 || 16.4
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 45 || 38 || 18.0 || .410 || .000 || .754 || 4.4 || .6 || .2 || .4 || 6.6
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
| 46 || 29 || 24.8 || .469 || .000 || .797 || 5.5 || .6 || .5 || 1.1 || 9.7
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
| 76 || 76 || 22.9 || .502 || .200 || .717 || 5.0 || .7 || .4 || .6 || 8.4
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
| 47 || 47 || 21.7 || .498 || .000 || .803 || 4.4 || .4 || .4 || .4 || 7.6
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Boston
| 24 || 20 || 23.0 || .537 || .000 || .750 || 5.3 || .3 || .3 || .3 || 9.1
|-class="sortbottom"
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 419 || 373 || 25.2 || .494 || .143 || .730 || 5.4 || .8 || .4 || .7 || 10.0
| align="left" | 2005
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 4 || 4 || 38.5 || .563 || .000 || .792 || 7.5 || 1.8 || .2 || .5 || 18.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 11 || 11 || 33.3 || .504 || .000 || .711 || 6.8 || .7 || .4 || .9 || 14.7
|-
| align="left" | 2010
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
| 6 || 6 || 21.5 || .405 || .000 || .929 || 5.8 || .7 || .5 || .7 || 7.2
|-
| align="left" | 2011
| align="left" | Boston
| 7 || 0 || 8.0 || .625 || .000 || .667 || 1.7 || .3 || .0 || .6 || 1.7
|-class="sortbottom"
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 28 || 21 || 25.2 || .505 || .000 || .767 || 5.4 || .8 || .3 || .7 || 10.4
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Triumph Lyubertsy
| 7 || || 21.0 || 0.489 || .000 || .73 || 5.1 || 1.3 || || 1.0 || 10.4
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player for CSKA Moscow
PBC CSKA Moscow
PBC CSKA Moscow is a Russian professional basketball team that is based in Moscow, Russia. The club is a member of the VTB United League. It is often referred to in the West as "Red Army" for its past affiliation with the Soviet Army. CSKA has won two titles between 2006 and 2009 in Europe's...
. Krstić is officially listed at 7'0" (2.13 m) tall.
KK Partizan
His first professional club was KK PartizanKK Partizan
Košarkaški klub Partizan is a Serbian professional basketball club. It is part of the multi-sports Belgrade-based club Partizan. The club competes in the Serbian League, Adriatic League and the Euroleague....
where he played for three years, making his debut in the 2001–02 season. In the 2003–04 season, his last with Partizan, he averaged 13.4 points per game in the Euroleague. With Partizan, he also won three national championships in a row, and one national cup
Kup Radivoja Koraća
Kup Radivoja Koraća is the national basketball cup of Serbia. It is run by the Basketball Federation of Serbia.-History:-External links:**...
in his first season.
New Jersey Nets
He was drafted 24th overall in the 2002 NBA Draft2002 NBA Draft
The 2002 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2002 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting 57 amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from non-North...
by the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. But he then went on to play the next two seasons with Partizan Belgrade.
During the 2004–05 NBA season, Krstić logged an impressive rookie campaign for the New Jersey Nets, averaging 10.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.84 blocked shots per game. He was honored as part of the All-Rookie NBA second team.
In his debut in the playoffs
NBA Playoffs
The National Basketball Association Playoffs is a best-of-seven elimination tournament among sixteen teams in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference , ultimately deciding the final four teams who will play in the NBA Conference Finals.-Format:Following the NBA regular season, eight teams in...
against the Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
, Krstić averaged 18.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game; an exceptional performance for a rookie in the playoffs. This followed a greater trend where Krstić had consistently improved at a great pace as his rookie season progressed. He has a wide skill set for a big man, including refined post moves and a fantastic shooting touch from eighteen feet.
Throughout the 2005–06 season, Krstić's play had continued to rapidly improve. Three quarters of the way through the season, he averaged 13.4 points and 6.1 rebounds, and had become an integral part of the Nets offense. In the first round of the 2006 NBA playoffs against Indiana he averaged 18 points per game along with 7.1 rebounds.
In 2006–07 despite the rough Nets start, Nenad Krstić was averaging career highs in points (16.6), rebounds (6.8), and assists (1.8) before falling to the ground after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
in his left knee versus the L.A. Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
at Continental Airlines Arena
Continental Airlines Arena
Izod Center is a multi-purpose arena, in the MetLife Sports Complex, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. It opened in 1981 and currently has a maximum seating capacity of 20,000...
on December 22, 2006. His surgery was successful. Krstić was out for the rest of the 2006–07 NBA season, but returned ahead of schedule to start the 2007–08 NBA season.
His 2007–08 season was a disappointment, as his injury disrupted his play and confidence on the court and he was largely a liability. Krstić later stated in his blog that he felt he let the team down, and vowed to return to his old form at the start of the 08–09 season.
BC Triumph Lyubertsy
During the 2008 summer off-season, Krstić entered negotiations with the Russian Super LeagueRussian Basketball Super League
The Russian Basketball SuperLeague is a men's professional basketball league that was the pre-eminent league of Russian professional basketball until 2010...
team Triumph Lyubertsy and eventually signed a 2 year contract (with the NBA an opt-out option) worth €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
6 million euros net income
Net income
Net income is the residual income of a firm after adding total revenue and gains and subtracting all expenses and losses for the reporting period. Net income can be distributed among holders of common stock as a dividend or held by the firm as an addition to retained earnings...
with them on July 29, 2008. He averaged 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in seven games in the Russian Super League and 13.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in 6 games in the EuroChallenge
EuroChallenge
The EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe...
.
Oklahoma City Thunder
On December 19, 2008, two NBA league sources told ESPN.com that the Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
had agreed in principle to sign Krstić to a three-year offer sheet. On December 22, Krstić officially signed the offer sheet. The New Jersey Nets had seven days to match the offer, or Krstić would be free to join the Thunder. The Nets declined to match, and the Thunder waived Steven Hill
Steven Hill (basketball)
Steven Hill is an American professional basketball player. A center, he attended University of Arkansas.-College career:...
to make room for Krstić.
He played for the first time in a Thunder uniform on January 7, 2009, versus the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
, scoring six points and blocking 2 shots in 16 minutes.
Boston Celtics
On February 24, 2011, Krstić was traded along with Jeff GreenJeff Green (basketball)
Jeffrey Lynn Green is an American professional basketball player with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. Green attended Georgetown University until following his junior year, when he entered the 2007 NBA Draft...
and a 2012 first round pick to the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
for Kendrick Perkins
Kendrick Perkins
Kendrick Perkins is an American professional basketball player who plays as a center for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA....
and Nate Robinson
Nate Robinson
Nathaniel Cornelius Robinson is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder...
. In his first game as a Celtic, he recorded 9 points and 6 rebounds in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
on February 26.
CSKA Moscow
On June 22, 2011 he signed a two-year contract with CSKA MoscowPBC CSKA Moscow
PBC CSKA Moscow is a Russian professional basketball team that is based in Moscow, Russia. The club is a member of the VTB United League. It is often referred to in the West as "Red Army" for its past affiliation with the Soviet Army. CSKA has won two titles between 2006 and 2009 in Europe's...
in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
Serbian national team
Krstić played with the Serbia and MontenegroSerbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro was a country in southeastern Europe, formed from two former republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia : Serbia and Montenegro. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, it was established in 1992 as a federation called the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia...
national basketball team at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Helliniko Olympic Indoor Arena in Athens, Greece for the preliminary rounds, with the latter stages being held in the Olympic Indoor Hall at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex....
and Eurobasket 2005
Eurobasket 2005
The EuroBasket 2005 was held in Serbia and Montenegro between 16 September and 25 September 2005. Greece won the gold medal by defeating Germany, while France won the bronze medal over Spain...
.
As captain of Serbian national basketball team he played at the Eurobasket 2009
EuroBasket 2009
The EuroBasket 2009 was the 36th EuroBasket, the biennial regional basketball championship contested by European nations and held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Poland, began on 7 September 2009 and concluded with the final on 20 September 2009...
, where he won the silver medal and 2010 FIBA World Championship
2010 FIBA World Championship
The 2010 FIBA World Championship, hosted by Turkey, was the international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams. The tournament ran from August 28 to September 12, 2010. It was co-organized by the International Basketball Federation , Turkish Basketball Federation and the...
, where he won the fourth place.
Personal
He is married to his wife Tanja and has one daughter. Krstić, whose nickname is "Curly", was voted the 3rd most eligible bachelor by Serbia's version of People magazinePeople (magazine)
In 1998, the magazine introduced a version targeted at teens called Teen People. However, on July 27, 2006, the company announced it would shut down publication of Teen People immediately. The last issue to be released was scheduled for September 2006. Subscribers to this magazine received...
.
On August 19, 2010, in a game against Greece for the Acropolis Tournament
Acropolis Tournament
The Acropolis International Basketball Tournament is an international basketball competition between national teams, which has been held annually since the year 1986 and takes place in Athens, Greece each summer...
, he participated in a fight between players and threw a chair at Greek Center-Forward Giannis Bourousis. That resulted in his spending the night at the police station, from where he was released the day after.
After the 2010 Serbia earthquake
2010 Serbia earthquake
The 2010 Serbia earthquake occurred on 3 November 2010 just several kilometers from Kraljevo, in central Serbia. The earthquake had magnitude of 5.3 and was felt across the country. including the capital, Belgrade, as well as in several neighboring countries. Two people were killed and over 100...
, Krstić and his Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
teammates donated $10,000 to help his hometown of Kraljevo
Kraljevo
Kraljevo is a city and municipality in central Serbia, built beside the river Ibar, 7 km west of its confluence with the Western Morava. It is located in the midst of an upland valley, between the mountains of Kotlenik in the north, and Stolovi in the south.In 2011 the city has population of...
.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | New Jersey
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 75 || 57 || 26.2 || .493 || .000 || .725 || 5.3 || 1.0 || .4 || .8 || 10.0
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 80 || 80 || 30.9 || .507 || .250 || .698 || 6.4 || 1.1 || .4 || .8 || 13.5
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 26 || 26 || 32.6 || .526 || .000 || .711 || 6.8 || 1.8 || .4 || .9 || 16.4
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 45 || 38 || 18.0 || .410 || .000 || .754 || 4.4 || .6 || .2 || .4 || 6.6
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
| 46 || 29 || 24.8 || .469 || .000 || .797 || 5.5 || .6 || .5 || 1.1 || 9.7
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
| 76 || 76 || 22.9 || .502 || .200 || .717 || 5.0 || .7 || .4 || .6 || 8.4
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
| 47 || 47 || 21.7 || .498 || .000 || .803 || 4.4 || .4 || .4 || .4 || 7.6
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 24 || 20 || 23.0 || .537 || .000 || .750 || 5.3 || .3 || .3 || .3 || 9.1
|-class="sortbottom"
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 419 || 373 || 25.2 || .494 || .143 || .730 || 5.4 || .8 || .4 || .7 || 10.0
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2005
2005 NBA Playoffs
The 2005 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2004–05 season.The San Antonio Spurs, the number two ranked team in the Western Conference, won the 2005 NBA Playoffs by defeating the defending champions, the Detroit Pistons, 4-3 in the NBA Finals...
| align="left" | New Jersey
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 4 || 4 || 38.5 || .563 || .000 || .792 || 7.5 || 1.8 || .2 || .5 || 18.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006
2006 NBA Playoffs
The 2006 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2005–06 season. The Miami Heat won the first championship in the history of the franchise by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the 2006 NBA Finals...
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 11 || 11 || 33.3 || .504 || .000 || .711 || 6.8 || .7 || .4 || .9 || 14.7
|-
| align="left" | 2010
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
| 6 || 6 || 21.5 || .405 || .000 || .929 || 5.8 || .7 || .5 || .7 || 7.2
|-
| align="left" | 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...
| align="left" | Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 7 || 0 || 8.0 || .625 || .000 || .667 || 1.7 || .3 || .0 || .6 || 1.7
|-class="sortbottom"
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 28 || 21 || 25.2 || .505 || .000 || .767 || 5.4 || .8 || .3 || .7 || 10.4
Russia
|-| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Triumph Lyubertsy
| 7 || || 21.0 || 0.489 || .000 || .73 || 5.1 || 1.3 || || 1.0 || 10.4