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Nenad Kristic signs with Dynamo Moscow

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    Nenad Kristic signs with Dynamo Moscow

    Netsdaily.com
    Source: “Mondo”, Interview by Nikola Jankovic and B92, Serbian internet portal
    Translated by Milan Lazarevic

    Krstic: NBA is not priority

    July 28th, 2008, 12:24 pm by Dantes Source: “Mondo”, Interview by Nikola Jankovic and B92, Serbian internet portal
    Translated by Milan Lazarevic
    Nenad Krstic, Serbian national player, stayed in Russia after tournament in Moscow, while all other players from Serbian squad went to China to play on Diamond ball. A reason is not injury, or disqualification from national team, but his trying to find a new team.
    In interview for “Mondo” he’s saying that NBA is not a “must do” thing.
    “I’ll stay in Moscow for day or two… I’m trying to finish details about new contract”, Krstic said in Monday afternoon.
    MONDO: Is Triumph your new option?
    Krstic: There’s some true about that… But, I don’t want to talk about details, it’ really too early. I don’t want to talk about that because there are other offers from NBA, Europe and Russia. I expect that I’ll sign new contract as soon as possible, because I really want to join to my national teammates in China.
    MONDO: So, you don’t exclude an option to stay in Europe?
    Krstic: I don’t… NBA is not my priority. Actually, recently NBA was really unfair with players who have one year till the end of the contract. Those players’ rights are seriously in danger.
    MONDO: There are so many players who left NBA this year: Navarro, Garbajosa…
    Krstic: NBA clubs are trying maximally to make lower my price on market. I know how good I am and how much effort and work I invested in myself during career. I don’t want let NBA clubs to put me on so low level. That’s maybe good for them, but I know how much I deserve.
    MONDO: Is money your only motive to come back to Europe?
    Krstic: No. European basketball is closer and closer to NBA quality, and so many players are coming to Europe from there. It’s not secret that European clubs, especially Russian, are bringing players with much better financial contract details then in USA.
    MONDO: Is Euroleague one of main factors in choosing club?
    Krstic: I would like if I can sign for some Euroleague club, but that will not be a main factor.
    MONDO: Are you satisfied with latest performances by National team? Serbian public is positively surprised with wins against Latvia, Ukraine and Russia…
    Krstic: Since first day I started to work with Dusan Ivkovic I realised that it would be something special. Besides good work we have good atmosphere, because all players are close to each other because of our age. We know each other since we were playing for youth Serbian National teams. Tournament in Moscow was just a first one and it doesn’t mean a lot. Some other things are much more important, like: exceptional attitude for work and responsibility.
    MONDO: You grow up in European system of trainings, but during last few years you were working in NBA style… Are you satisfied with returning to European way of work?
    Krstic: Of course, I’m very pleased, except fact that I’m practicing now two times per day. I used to have on one, but longer practice. That’s NBA style of work. But, I’m very happy that I’m working now “old” exercises. I started in such school and it’s naturally that I’m pleased with them.
    MONDO: Also, you’re speaking Serbian again…
    Krstic: Finally! After everything I survived last two years, after all injuries, it’ very good to be again with old friends. I’m very happy that I work again with our coaches and that people around me are speaking Serbian language.
    MONDO: Do you still have problems with your knee injury?
    Krstic: No. I must say that. Since first day in National team I have special program for practicing, especially in gym where I’m working with Bata Zimonjic to make my leg stronger. Our coaching stuff has many credits because that injury is part of history now, because they helped me in many ways to return back. Firstly, there were some small pains because I dint play last two and half months, but since I found strength pains disappeared, just like fear that I would injure again. Thank god, that’s beside me…
    B92: Krstic got offer from Russian Triumph and stayed in Russia, while all other players went to China. There are equal chances for him to stay in NBA and to come back to Europe. Nets made new contract offer and Cleveland Cavaliers are also interested.
    “Krstic has to make decision where he will continue his career and because of that he will stay in Russia or he will go to USA to sign new contract. Depend on that fact he will come to China to play with us, or he will come back to Belgrade where he will wait for us to continue with practicing”, Dusan Ivkovic, Serbian national team head-coach, said.
    “Nenad was working perfectly during last whole month and he’s on the good road to completely recover and come back to form which he had before accidents with injuries which he had last year. He was with us since very first day, even he didn’t have signed contract, and he was completely without insurance, practically free agent. I think it’s better for our team that Krstic finally solve this problem and then join team and continue with work.”, Ivkovic said.
    Lazy translation. But it makes one think. Could there be another strike at the next CBA? Is it that bad to be a RFA?

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    Re: Nenad to Moscow?

    Nenad does bring up an interesting issue that's become a norm with team in terms of business dealings (trades) concerning players who reach the final year of their contract.

    It's become more of a standard practise to use the player in his final year as trade bait rather than allow him (or her in the WNBA) to finish out his contract with his respected team. It's not anything new, but it's become more common place nowadays. Can you imagine the paranoia most players face especially role players who have to be wondering what will become of them since they've reached that final year? In some cases, they're innocently packaged with some guy that was a problem player (no matter how big or small) just because his final year comes off the books at season's end for the gaining team. I assume most foriegn players may not be use to this kind of business dealing. I mean, if they sign a 4-year contract maybe they expect to be on that team for the duration and not get shipped out at the 3-year mark just because...

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    • #3
      Re: Nenad to Moscow?

      I hope he stays with New Jersey b/c I predicted them in the playoffs. This will help out the Pacers because he scorched us several times.

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      • #4
        Re: Nenad to Moscow?

        He hasn't looked that great this year.... I'd be really curious to see what he thinks his value is.
        This space for rent.

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        • #5
          Re: Nenad to Moscow?

          Originally posted by Anthem View Post
          He hasn't looked that great this year.... I'd be really curious to see what he thinks his value is.
          Rumour is that he got offered 3m euros a year.

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            Re: Nenad to Moscow?

            Since we're going to be talking about it a lot it seems there is no real plural word for euro, as euros is a word that no European actually uses. Something is one euro or a million euro, not euros. I am guilty of this myself at times but since Graham isn't on the job for this one I thought I would be.

            Oh, and Nenad...he may not even be NBA talent now.

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            • #7
              Re: Nenad to Moscow?

              I believe the issues he raises go beyond him, as he suggests. Whether or not he is "NBA talent" others are. Imagine not knowing where you will work after your time is up at your current job. Wait many Americans are feeling that right now?

              Welcome to America.

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                Re: Nenad to Moscow?

                Originally posted by dcpacersfan View Post
                Since we're going to be talking about it a lot it seems there is no real plural word for euro, as euros is a word that no European actually uses. Something is one euro or a million euro, not euros. I am guilty of this myself at times but since Graham isn't on the job for this one I thought I would be.

                Oh, and Nenad...he may not even be NBA talent now.
                Well appearantly i do, but english isn't my first language.

                Nenad is NBA talent, maybe not a starter, but he's definetly better then a whole bunch of players in the league even after his injury ridden season.

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                  Re: Nenad to Moscow?

                  This is no surprise at all. I have always liked Kristic's game though. I love big men who can shoot mid range jumpers well.

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                    Re: Nenad to Moscow?

                    Originally posted by dcpacersfan View Post
                    Since we're going to be talking about it a lot it seems there is no real plural word for euro, as euros is a word that no European actually uses. Something is one euro or a million euro, not euros. I am guilty of this myself at times but since Graham isn't on the job for this one I thought I would be.

                    Oh, and Nenad...he may not even be NBA talent now.
                    Oh come on now, that's not true. One million euro or one million euros - they're both right and plenty of Europeans say the latter.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Nenad to Moscow?

                      If I was a betting person, I'd bet he doesn't come back to the NBA.

                      It will be interesting to see what happens. It will be even more interesting to see what happens with RFA's next season.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Nenad to Moscow?

                        Imagine if we had made that trade with NJ to send them JO for Krstic. That deal was already cringe-worthy without the fear of him bolting for Moscow.

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                          Re: Nenad to Moscow?

                          Originally posted by dcpacersfan View Post
                          Since we're going to be talking about it a lot it seems there is no real plural word for euro, as euros is a word that no European actually uses. Something is one euro or a million euro, not euros. I am guilty of this myself at times but since Graham isn't on the job for this one I thought I would be.

                          Oh, and Nenad...he may not even be NBA talent now.
                          I can definitely say that the Spanish employ the plural "euros".
                          I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.

                          -Emiliano Zapata

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                            Nenad Kristic signs with Dynamo Moscow

                            According to an Israeli web site, the Russian media is reporting that restricted free agent Nenad Krstic has agreed to terms with Dynamo Moscow Regional, and will play for the team in the upcoming season.
                            http://www.netsdaily.com/
                            Last edited by rock747; 07-28-2008, 08:54 PM. Reason: oops didn't realize this had already been posted sorry.
                            "We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.

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                              Re: Nenad to Moscow?

                              Originally posted by Justin Tyme View Post

                              If I was a betting person, I'd bet he doesn't come back to the NBA.
                              I really wish I was a betting person, oh well.

                              So far 6 defections to Europe. I believe 5 out of the 6 had previous European ties with Childress being the exception.

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