Yaroslav Korolev
Encyclopedia
Yaroslav Igorevich Korolev ' onMouseout='HidePop("18691")' href="/topics/Moscow">Moscow
, Russian SFSR
, Soviet Union
) is a Russia
n professional basketball
player and a former NBA player.
by the Los Angeles Clippers
. Korolev played for CSKA Moscow
in the Russian Super League
before joining the Clippers.
On July 6, 2007, the Clippers offered Korolev a contract to remain with the team but rescinded their offer in September 2007. He then returned to the Clippers during the preseason on a non-guaranteed contract, but was waived before the season began.
In December 2007, Korolev signed with Dynamo Moscow
.
In November 2009, Korolev was drafted in the fourth round of the NBDL Draft by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds
. He was traded to the Reno Bighorns on January 19, 2010.
On July 26, 2010 he signed a contract with Spanish club CB Granada
.
In August 2011 he signed with Lagun Aro GBC for one season.
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Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Russian SFSR
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic , commonly referred to as Soviet Russia, Bolshevik Russia, or simply Russia, was the largest, most populous and economically developed republic in the former Soviet Union....
, Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
) is a 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...
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 and a former NBA player.
Pro career
Korolev was selected 12th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft2005 NBA Draft
The 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
by 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...
. Korolev played 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...
in the Russian Super League
Russian 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...
before joining the Clippers.
On July 6, 2007, the Clippers offered Korolev a contract to remain with the team but rescinded their offer in September 2007. He then returned to the Clippers during the preseason on a non-guaranteed contract, but was waived before the season began.
In December 2007, Korolev signed with Dynamo Moscow
MBC Dynamo Moscow
MBC Dynamo Moscow is a Russian professional basketball team from Moscow, Russia.-Early Years:Created in 1923 when Russia was part of the Soviet Union, Dynamo is among the oldest sports clubs in the country. Its name was chosen because Dynamo means 'power in motion'. The club was backed by the...
.
In November 2009, Korolev was drafted in the fourth round of the NBDL Draft by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds
Albuquerque Thunderbirds
The New Mexico Thunderbirds were a professional NBA Development League minor league basketball team which played from 2005-2011. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Thunderbirds first played their home games at Tingley Coliseum as the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, then played at the Santa Ana Star...
. He was traded to the Reno Bighorns on January 19, 2010.
On July 26, 2010 he signed a contract with Spanish club CB Granada
CB Granada
Club Baloncesto Granada, S.A.D. is a professional basketball team based in Granada, Andalusia. It plays in the LEB Oro. The team was founded in 1994 and has had notable players during its history, as Curtis Borchardt, Darvin Ham, Giorgos Sigalas, Scott Padgett, Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Richard...
.
In August 2011 he signed with Lagun Aro GBC for one season.
Regular season
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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...
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2006-07 NBA season
The 2006–07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. The regular season began on October 31, 2006 and ran through April 18, 2007. The league fielded 30 teams, each playing an 82 game regular season schedule. The top eight seeds from each conference reached the NBA...
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| align="left" | Career
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| 34 || 0 || 4.9 || .283 || .250 || .625 || .5 || .4 || .2 || .0 || 1.1