History of Nikola Peković in Timeline
Nikola Peković is a Montenegrin businessman, basketball executive, and former professional player. He currently serves as the president of the Basketball Federation of Montenegro. Prior to his executive role, Peković had a successful playing career, including seven years in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves as a center. His height stood at 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m). He earned recognition as a two-time All-EuroLeague selection and represented the Montenegrin national basketball team.
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January 1986: Nikola Peković Born
In January 1986, Nikola Peković was born. He is a Montenegrin businessman, basketball executive, and former professional basketball player who played center, later becoming the president of the Basketball Federation of Montenegro.
2003: Signed First Professional Contract
In 2003, Nikola Peković moved to Belgrade, Serbia, and signed his first professional basketball contract with Atlas during the summer.
July 2005: Joined Partizan
In July 2005, Nikola Peković joined Partizan, the national champions. He then proceeded to win numerous titles with them.
2005: Bronze Medal at European Under-20 Championship
In 2005, Nikola Peković received the bronze medal at the European Under-20 Championship, in Russia, while playing with the youth national teams of Serbia and Montenegro.
2006: Won Gold Medal at European Under-20 Championship
In 2006, Nikola Peković won the gold medal with his generation at the European Under-20 Championship, which was held in Turkey.
2008: All-Euroleague Second Team Selection
In 2008, Nikola Peković earned an All-Euroleague Second Team selection for leading Partizan to the competition's quarterfinals and was named the MVP of the Adriatic League Final Four in 2008.
2008: Joined Panathinaikos
In 2008, Nikola Peković joined the Greek champions Panathinaikos, signing a three-year contract worth €4.5 million net income.
2008: Drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves
In 2008, Nikola Peković was selected with the 31st overall pick in the NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2009: Won EuroLeague Title
In 2009, Nikola Peković helped Panathinaikos win the EuroLeague title and the Greek Cup, establishing himself as one of Europe's elite centers.
June 2010: Signed with the Timberwolves
In June 2010, Nikola Peković signed a three-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
August 2011: Signed with Partizan during NBA Lockout
In August 2011, Nikola Peković signed a contract to play for his former team Partizan until the end of the 2011 NBA lockout.
December 2011: Returned to the Timberwolves
In December 2011, Nikola Peković had to return to the United States as the NBA lockout ended on December 8, 2011.
December 2011: NBA Season Started
The shortened NBA season started on December 25, 2011. Upon returning to Minnesota, Nikola Peković stepped in for an injured Darko Miličić.
2011: Represented Montenegro at EuroBasket
In 2011, Nikola Peković represented the senior Montenegrin national team at the EuroBasket held in Lithuania.
2011: Darko Šarić in Custody
Since 2011, Darko Šarić, Montenegrin drug lord connected to Nikola Peković, has been held in custody.
January 2012: Starting Center for Timberwolves
In January 2012, Nikola Peković stepped in for an injured Darko Miličić as the starting center for the Timberwolves.
2012: Cemented Position as Starting Center
During the 2012 NBA season, Nikola Peković cemented his position as starting center for the Timberwolves and led the frontcourt with Kevin Love.
August 2013: Re-signed with the Timberwolves
On August 14, 2013, Nikola Peković re-signed with the Timberwolves to a five-year, $60 million deal.
January 2014: Suffered Ankle Injury
On January 27, 2014, Nikola Peković suffered an ankle injury that hindered him for the rest of the season.
August 2014: Love Traded, Wiggins Joins Timberwolves
In August 2014, The Timberwolves traded Kevin Love in a three-team trade receiving Andrew Wiggins.
2014: Played 31 Games Due to Injury
During the 2014 season, Nikola Peković managed to play only 31 games due to a right ankle injury, averaging 12.5 points per game.
March 2015: Played Last Game Before Injury
On March 11 2015, Nikola Peković last played before his injury.
April 2015: Achilles Surgery
On April 8, 2015, Nikola Peković had surgery on his right Achilles tendon in hopes of addressing the pain in his bothersome right foot.
August 2015: Sasha Danilović Resigned
In late August 2015, Sasha Danilović resigned from KK Partizan board of directors.
September 2015: Became President of KK Partizan
In September 2015, Nikola Peković accepted an offer by the KK Partizan board of directors of becoming the club's new president.
January 2016: Season Debut After Injury
On January 6, 2016, Nikola Peković made his season debut for the Timberwolves, playing for the first time since March 11, 2015.
September 2016: Ruled Out for the Season
On September 25, 2016, Nikola Peković was ruled out for the entire 2016–17 season due to recurring right ankle pain.
June 2017: Resigned from KK Partizan Presidency
On June 14, 2017, Nikola Peković resigned from the position of president of KK Partizan.
June 2017: Waived by Timberwolves
On June 20, 2017, Nikola Peković was waived by the Timberwolves, following the conclusion of the 2016–17 season.
October 2018: Took Over Debt from Šarić's Brother
In October 2018, Nikola Peković took over a 1.15-million-euro debt from Darko Šarić's brother.
January 2020: Became Team Manager for Montenegro
In January 2020, Nikola Peković became a team manager for the Montenegro national basketball team.
April 2020: Named President of Basketball Federation
On April 26, 2020, Nikola Peković was named the president of the Basketball Federation of Montenegro.
October 2020: Hospitalized with Coronavirus
On October 10, 2020, Nikola Peković was reported to have been hospitalized after being infected by coronavirus.
June 2022: Joined Zlatibor Managing Board
In June 2022, Zlatibor added Nikola Peković as a member of their managing board.
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