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Semih Erden
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Semih Erden at the awarding ceremony of the 2010 FIBA World Championship
Personal information
Born (1986-07-28) July 28, 1986 (age 39)
Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
Nationality Turkish
Listed height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight 255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Pro career 2003–2024
Career history
2003–2004 Darüşşafaka
2004–2005 Partizan
2005–2010 Fenerbahçe
2010–2011 Boston Celtics
2011–2012 Cleveland Cavaliers
2011 Beşiktaş
2012–2014 Anadolu Efes
2014–2015 Fenerbahçe
2015–2017 Darüşşafaka
2017 Hacettepe Üniversitesi
2017–2018 Beşiktaş
2018–2019 İstanbul BŞB
2019–2022 Pınar Karşıyaka
2022–2023 Türk Telekom
2023–2024 Bursaspor
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× Turkish League champion (2007, 2008, 2010)
  • Turkish Cup winner (2010)
  • Turkish President's Cup winner (2008)
  • 7× Turkish League All-Star (2006, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2015–2017)
  • Serbian and Montenegro League champion (2005)
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Turkey
FIBA World Cup
Silver 2010 Turkey
European U-18 Championship
Silver 2004 Spain Under-18

Semih Erden is a famous Turkish basketball player who recently retired. He was born on July 28, 1986. Semih is very tall, standing at 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters). He played as a center, which is usually the tallest player on a basketball team. Centers often play close to the basket, scoring points and blocking shots.

Semih Erden's Basketball Journey

Semih Erden had a long and exciting career playing basketball for many different teams. He played in Turkey, Serbia, and even in the NBA in the United States.

Starting Out in Turkey

Semih began his professional career in the 2003–2004 season with a team called Darüşşafaka in the Turkish Basketball League. He played one game, scoring a point and grabbing two rebounds. Most of that season, he played with the junior team to gain experience.

Playing in Serbia

The next season, Semih moved to Serbia to play for Partizan Belgrade. He played in the Adriatic League, where he averaged 4.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. He even scored 17 points in one game! Semih also played in the EuroLeague, a top European competition.

Joining Fenerbahçe

In 2005, Semih returned to Turkey and signed with Fenerbahçe, a very popular team. He played there for five seasons. During his time at Fenerbahçe, he improved a lot.

  • In his first season, he averaged 6.5 points and 5.4 rebounds.
  • He scored double-digit points in many games.
  • He also played in the EuroLeague with Fenerbahçe, helping his team.
  • In his third season, he averaged 7.1 points and 4.7 rebounds.
  • He sometimes missed games due to a knee injury, but he always came back strong.

Playing in the NBA

Semih Erden's talent was noticed by teams in the United States. He was chosen by the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA draft. This was a big deal because the NBA is the top basketball league in the world!

Time with the Boston Celtics

Semih officially joined the Celtics in 2010. He got his first chance to start a game on December 9, 2010. This happened because some of the Celtics' main centers were injured. He scored 8 points in that game. Just two nights later, he started again and played a fantastic game. He scored 10 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and blocked 4 shots!

Moving to the Cleveland Cavaliers

In February 2011, Semih was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He continued to play in the NBA for the Cavaliers until 2012.

Returning to Europe

After his time in the NBA, Semih Erden returned to play basketball in Europe.

Back in Turkey

  • In 2011, he signed with Beşiktaş in Turkey. He even played alongside famous NBA player Deron Williams during an NBA lockout.
  • He later signed with Anadolu Efes in 2012.
  • In 2014, Semih returned to Fenerbahçe for another season. That year, Fenerbahçe made it to the Euroleague Final Four for the first time ever!
  • He then played for Darüşşafaka again from 2015 to 2017.
  • He also played for Hacettepe Üniversitesi GSK and Beşiktaş again in 2017.
  • In 2018, he joined İstanbul BŞB.
  • From 2019 to 2022, Semih played for Pınar Karşıyaka.
  • He then played for Türk Telekom in the 2022–2023 season.
  • His final professional team was Bursaspor İnfo Yatırım in the 2023–2024 season.

Retirement

Semih Erden officially announced his retirement from basketball on February 4, 2025, after a long and successful career.

National Team Achievements

Semih Erden was a regular player for the Turkish national team. He represented his country in many important tournaments.

  • He played in the 2005 U20 European Championships.
  • In the 2006 U20 European Championships, he helped Turkey win a silver medal!
  • He also played in the 2006 World Championship in Japan.
  • In the 2007 European Championship, he continued to represent Turkey.
  • One of his biggest achievements was winning a silver medal with the Turkish national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship held in Turkey. This was a huge moment for Turkish basketball!

Personal Background

Semih Erden's family has roots from Bosniak people.

See also

  • List of European basketball players in the United States
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