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Yaroslav Korolev
Ярослав Королев
Personal information
Born (1987-05-07) 7 May 1987 (age 37)
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
NationalityRussian
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2005: 1st round, 12th overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Playing career2003–2016
PositionPower forward
Number21
Career history
2003–2004Avtodor Saratov
2004–2005CSKA Moscow
20052007Los Angeles Clippers
2007–2009Dynamo Moscow
2009–2010Albuquerque Thunderbirds
2010Reno Bighorns
2010–2011CB Granada
2011–2012Gipuzkoa BC
2012–2014Spartak Saint Petersburg
2014–2015Panionios
2015Rethymno Cretan Kings
2016Navarra
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Yaroslav Igorevich Korolev (Template:Lang-ru; born 7 May 1987) is a Russian former professional basketball player.

Professional career

Korolev began his pro career with the Russian club Avtodor Saratov. Korolev was then selected 12th overall in the 2005 NBA draft, by the Los Angeles Clippers. Korolev played for CSKA Moscow in the Russian Super League, before joining the Clippers. On 6 July 2007 the Clippers offered Korolev a contract to remain with the team, but then rescinded their offer in September 2007.[1] He then returned to the Clippers during the preseason, on a non-guaranteed contract, but was waived before the season began.[2][3]

In December 2007, Korolev signed with Dynamo Moscow.[4] In November 2009, Korolev was drafted in the fourth round of the NBDL, Draft by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds.[5] He was traded to the Reno Bighorns on 19 January 2010.[6]

On 26 July 2010 he signed a contract with Spanish club CB Granada.[7] In August 2011, he signed with Lagun Aro GBC.[8] In December 2012, he joined Spartak St. Petersburg.[9]

In October 2014, Korolev signed with the Greek League team Panionios for the 2014–15 season.[10] On 16 December 2016 Korolev announced his retirement.[11] His last team was Basket Navarra Club, with which he played in 2016.

NBA career statistics

Legend
  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
2005–06 Clippers 24 0 5.3 .300 .286 .700 .5 .4 .1 .0 1.1
2006–07 Clippers 10 0 4.1 .250 .200 .500 .3 .4 .3 .0 1.2
Career 34 0 4.9 .283 .250 .625 .5 .4 .2 .0 1.1

References

  1. ^ "Clippers sever ties with Korolev".
  2. ^ Perrin, Steve (October 2, 2007). "Korolev Will Be in Camp". Clips Nation.
  3. ^ "Clippers waive former first-round pick Korolev". ESPN.com. October 25, 2007.
  4. ^ "Dynamo Moscow inks Yaroslav Korolev".
  5. ^ "2009 Draft Board". NBA.com. Archived from the original on November 18, 2010.
  6. ^ "Bighorns Acquire Korolev From Albuquerque". NBA.com.
  7. ^ "CB Granada tabs Yaroslav Korolev".
  8. ^ Lagun Aro lands Yaroslav Korolev.
  9. ^ Ex-Clipper Korolev Signs for Spartak.
  10. ^ Yaroslav Korolev to Panionios Athens.
  11. ^ "Former Clippers draftee Yaroslav Korolev retires".