2003–2004 Avtodor Saratov Weight 111 kg Nationality Russian Name Yaroslav Korolev Date drafted 2005 | Role Basketball player Listed weight 245 lb (111 kg) Height 2.08 m Pro career 2003 | |
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NBA draft 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall | ||
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||
One-on-one: Vadim Panin vs. Yaroslav Korolev
Yaroslav Igorevich Korolev (Russian: Ярослав Игоревич Королёв; born May 7, 1987) is a Russian former professional basketball player.
Contents
- One on one Vadim Panin vs Yaroslav Korolev
- How to pronounce yaroslav korolev
- Professional career
- References
How to pronounce yaroslav korolev
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 On July 6, 2007, the Clippers offered Korolev a contract to remain with the team, but then rescinded their offer in September 2007.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. In December 2012, he joined Spartak St. Petersburg.
In October 2014, Korolev signed with the Greek League team Panionios for the 2014–15 season. On December 16, 2016, Korolev announced his retirement. His last team was Basket Navarra Club, with which he played in 2016.
