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.

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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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