Team 2008-09: KHIMKI MOSCOW Career: S. Mississippi (USA-NCAA, 1994-96), Denver Nuggets (USA-NBA, 1998-99), Maccabi Raanana (Israel, 1999-2001), Givat Shmuel (Israel, 2001-02), Maccabi Rishon Le Zion (Israel-Premier League, 2003-04), Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel-Premier League, 2004), Dynamo St. Petersburg (Russia-Superleague, 2004-06), Khimki Moscow (Russia-Superleague, 2006-09)
In the absence of J.R. Holden, David Blatt can select another naturalized player. This player could be the veteran Kelly McCarty who played for Coach Blatt in 2004-05 with Dynamo St. Petersburg. "I have already talked to him on the topic and I liked his attitude," Blatt said in an interview. "He said that he understood the responsibility of such a decision and is ready to arrive to the national squad if capped." Because of his age, the 34-year-old can't be a long-term leader for the team but he can surely provide valuable minutes, thanks to his complete offensive skills and his high level defense. |