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Victor Khryapa
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Khryapa with CSKA Moscow in October 2017.
Personal information
Born (1982-08-03) August 3, 1982 (age 43)
Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Nationality Russian
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Pro career 1999–2020
Career history
1999–2000 Khimik Engels
2000–2002 Avtodor Saratov
2002–2004 CSKA Moscow
2004–2006 Portland Trail Blazers
2006–2007 Chicago Bulls
2007–2018 CSKA Moscow
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× EuroLeague champion (2008, 2016)
  • All-EuroLeague First Team (2010)
  • 2× All-EuroLeague Second Team (2013, 2014)
  • EuroLeague Best Defender (2010)
  • EuroLeague rebounding leader (2013)
  • 8× VTB United League champion (2008, 2010, 2012–2017)
  • VTB United League MVP (2010)
  • VTB United League Playoffs MVP (2013)
  • All-VTB United League First Team (2013)
  • VTB United League Hall of Fame (2019)
  • 8× Russian League champion (2003, 2004, 2008–2013)
  • Russian Cup winner (2010)
  • Russian League Playoffs MVP (2011)
  • All-Russian League Symbolic Second Team (2012)
  • Russian Cup MVP (2010)
  • Russian League MVP (2009)
  • 2× All-Russian League First Team (2009, 2010)
Medals
Representing  Russia
Summer Olympics
Bronze 2012 London
FIBA EuroBasket
Gold 2007 Spain
Bronze 2011 Lithuania

Victor Khryapa (born August 3, 1982) is a famous Russian basketball player. He played professionally for many years, mostly for a team called CSKA Moscow in the VTB United League. Victor is a tall and skilled player, standing at 6 feet 9 inches. He played as a forward.

Victor was chosen three times for the All-EuroLeague Team. He also won the EuroLeague Best Defender award in 2010. He was a key player for the Russian national team. With them, he won a gold medal at the EuroBasket 2007. He also earned two bronze medals at the EuroBasket 2011 and the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Victor Khryapa's Basketball Journey

Victor Khryapa had an exciting career playing basketball in both Europe and the NBA.

Early Career in Europe

Victor started his professional journey in Russia.

  • He played for Khimik Engels in 1999–2000.
  • Then he joined Avtodor Saratov from 2000 to 2002.
  • In 2002, Victor signed with CSKA Moscow.
  • With CSKA, he won two Russian Championships in 2003 and 2004.

Playing in the NBA

Victor was a top pick in the 2004 NBA draft.

Return to European Basketball

After his time in the NBA, Victor returned to Russia.

  • On February 12, 2008, he rejoined his former team, CSKA Moscow.
  • He signed a long contract for four and a half years.
  • With CSKA, he won many titles.
  • These included the Russian Championship multiple times (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011).
  • He also won the VTB United League Championship in 2010.
  • A big win was the EuroLeague Championship in 2008.
  • In May 2014, he was named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team. This was his second time getting this honor.

Later Years with CSKA Moscow

Victor faced some challenges later in his career.

  • He missed the first half of the 2014–15 season due to an ankle injury.
  • He had surgery in December 2014 and was out for three months.
  • Victor returned to play in March 2015.
  • CSKA Moscow reached the EuroLeague Final Four that season.
  • They lost a close game in the semifinal.
  • CSKA Moscow finished third in the EuroLeague that year.
  • Victor re-signed with CSKA for another season in July 2015.
  • He stayed with the club until June 26, 2018. This was after a great ten-year period with the team.

Playing for His Country

Victor was a very important player for the Russian national basketball team.

  • He won a gold medal at the EuroBasket 2007.
  • He also played in the 2002 FIBA World Championship.
  • Victor earned a bronze medal at the EuroBasket 2011.
  • He represented Russia in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
  • At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Russia won another bronze medal with Victor.
  • He was supposed to play in the 2010 FIBA World Championship but could not due to an injury.

Personal Life

Victor Khryapa's older brother, Nikolai Khryapa, was also a professional basketball player.

Career Statistics

Victor Khryapa's career statistics show his performance in different leagues.

NBA Statistics

Victor played 143 games in the NBA. He averaged 3.95 points per game.

2004–05 Portland 32 5 16.3 .435 .364 .548 3.4 .8 .6 .6 4.2
2005–06 69 53 21.6 .462 .333 .694 4.4 1.3 .7 .4 5.8
2006–07 Chicago 33 0 7.0 .386 .000 .731 1.7 .6 .3 .0 2.2
2007–08 9 0 11.7 .387 .000 .571 2.2 .9 .7 .0 3.6
Career 143 58 16.4 .443 .292 .658 3.4 1.0 .6 .3 3.95

EuroLeague Statistics

Victor played 240 games in the EuroLeague. He averaged 6.0 points per game.

† Denotes season in which Khryapa won the EuroLeague
* Led the league
2002–03 CSKA Moscow 22 17 19.0 .500 .414 .750 5.1 1.1 1.0 1.3 4.7 9.3
2003–04 20 17 17.8 .461 .268 .743 3.4 1.2 .9 1.0 5.3 7.5
2007–08† 9 0 10.9 .367 .375 .500 2.2 .4 .4 .2 3.7 2.3
2008–09 21 10 19.5 .557 .400 .720 4.9 1.4 1.3 1.0 6.6 10.7
2009–10 22* 22* 31.3 .532 .418 .689 6.3 4.0 2.0* .9 10.1 15.3
2010–11 3 0 19.0 .273 .333 1.000 5.0 2.3 1.0 .0 3.0 8.0
2011–12 20 19 22.6 .454 .414 .816 4.0 3.3 .9 .5 8.2 10.0
2012–13 26 26 27.8 .520 .452 .771 7.3* 3.7 1.7 .8 10.3 17.0
2013–14 28 28 23.8 .476 .385 .667 5.4 4.3 .9 .4 6.5 12.5
2014–15 10 0 7.8 .250 .250 .833 1.8 1.0 .2 .6 1.2 3.0
2015–16† 10 3 16.3 .568 .316 .444 3.7 1.8 .4 .8 6.0 8.8
2016–17 32 11 13.4 .475 .184 .821 3.6 1.8 .8 .3 3.8 6.8
2017–18 16 3 6.6 .475 .333 .500 1.4 .4 .3 .1 1.6 1.4
Career 240 156 19.4 .481 .372 .728 4.5 2.3 1.0 .7 6.0 9.6

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