Nikola Kalinic #12

Position:
SF
Height:
202 cm
Weight:
101 kg
Age:
33 yo (1991 November 08)
Birth place:
Subotica, Serbia
Citizenship:
Serbian
Soc. networks
Herbert and Kalinic have post-game confrontation, coach comments on it

2025-04-15

The post-game drama in the EuroLeague Play-In clash between FC Bayern Munich and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade was just as intense as the game itself. After Bayern edged out Zvezda 97-93 in overtime, tensions boiled over. Bayern coach Gordon Herbert and Red Star forward Nikola Kalinic got into a heated verbal exchange, with swear words flying from both sides.
Kalinic about Bayern: 'We haven't won there in 10 years, it's time now'

2025-04-12

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade failed to win in OAKA after a hectic overtime against Panathinaikos Aktor Athens and saw them fall to 10th place. On Tuesday, they will visit 9th seeded Bayern Munich, and Nikola Kalinic talked about the state of the team: "Same like against Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Loss hurts, especially when it comes this way," Kalinic started.
Kalinic on Real loss: 'They surprised us with the basic 2-3 zone'

2025-03-29

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade fell short of a comeback against Real Madrid last night in packed Beogradska Arena. Nikola Kalinic talked about the game for Meridian Sport after the final whistle: "We had a crazy opportunity, but a really poor start. This was the playoffs, final four level, and we weren't ready," Kalinic started.
Kalinic previews Serbian Derby final: 'We're not playing handball'

2025-02-15

Tonight marks the time for the 4th Serbian Derby of the season as Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade commence for the Radivoj Korac Cup final.
Kalinic reveals that Bolomboy will return to the court soon

2024-12-15

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade is preparing for a tough run of games ahead of them in December. Nikola Kalinic talked to Meridian Sport before their ABA League encounter in Podgorica against SC Derby, starting with impressions about small-ball used to beat Olympiacos Piraeus:
Kalinic highlights the importance of Virtus win, addressed his recent form

2024-12-07

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade is back in winning ways in the EuroLeague, rising to the 7-7 score after beating Virtus Segafredo Bologna yesterday 87-94. Nikola Kalinic scored a dagger three-pointer with possesion expiring at less than 90 seconds until the final whistle, finishing the game with 8 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds.
Kalinic praised Paris, Zvezda's great effort to win the game

2024-10-05

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade completed a 13-point comeback to dash hopes of Paris Basketball's win in their inaugural EuroLeague game. Nikola Kalinic started his 3rd stint with Zvezda and was an important piece again, scoring 9 points, catching 5 rebounds, and most notably, hitting a buzzer-beating deep three-pointer with 5 minutes to go as Paris never led again.
Kalinic confirms he rejected Partizan's offer

2024-08-25

Nikola Kalinic has clarified recent misunderstandings about his status with the Serbian national basketball team during an interview with the 6.75 Podcast. Contrary to reports, he emphasized that he has not officially retired and explained his decision to take a break this summer.
Nikola Kalinic officially returns to Crvena Zvezda

2024-06-21

Serbian forward Nikola Kalinic has moved from FC Barcelona to Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, according to an official announcement. The deal is for three seasons. Kalinic played for Crvena Zvezda during the 2021-22 season, where he averaged 12.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists for 11.7 PIR over 32 EuroLeague games. His first stint with the Serbian team was back in the 2014-15 campaign.
Nikola Kalinic announces retirement from Serbian national team

2024-05-01

FC Barcelona forward Nikola Kalinic revealed in an interview with Sportal that he will no longer play for the Serbian national team. When asked about his contact with coach Svetislav Pesic and the possibility of appearing at the Paris Olympics this summer, he responded clearly:
'We don't fear anybody': Nikola Kalinic talks about the post-season

2024-04-12

Nikola Kalinic and his team, FC Barcelona, will cap off the season by visiting LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in a prestige game that will not affect the standings, where Barcelona already clinched the 2nd place.
Nikola Kalinic bashes ref Robert Lottermoser: 'It's against every rule'

2024-03-08

Nikola Kalinic was one of the key players in FC Barcelona's victory against Valencia Basket on Thursday. After the game, the player wanted to address something else. Kalinic scored 13 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists for 19 PIR en route to an 88-78 victory in Valencia. As such, the 32-year-old was part of the post-game interviews for EuroLeague TV.
Crvena Zvezda working to bring back Nikola Kalinic

2024-02-21

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade's president, Nebojsa Covic, recently made an appearance at the Luka i Kuzma podcast where he made some stunning statements. First, the executive revealed the salaries of all the club's head coaches from the past decade. Additionally, he announced a transfer move the organization is working toward.
Kalinic reflects on his role in Barcelona, discusses Saras and Grimau

2023-11-22

An offseason addition to the squad of FC Barcelona in the summer of 2022, Nikola Kalinic suddenly became one of the most important players on the squad, then coached by Sarunas Jasikevicius. More than a year later, he perhaps holds a more important position in the roster after the departures of seasoned veterans like Cory Higgins and Nikola Mirotic.
Kalinic reveals Obradovic's sacrifices, proposes measures to maintain respect in ABA derbies

2023-11-20

Basketball saturates every aspect of legendary coach Zeljko Obradovic's life, a sentiment echoed by his former player, Nikola Kalinic, in a recent interview with Vuk-Milos Petrovic of Basketball Sphere.
Zvezda sports director reveals efforts to sign Mirotic, confirms interest in Kalinic

2023-07-29

During a guest appearance on "Miljanov Korner" show, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade sports director Milan Dozet discussed various topics involving his team and including the highly-debated transfer of Nikola Mirotic. It was rumored that Mirotic was set to join Partizan but ultimately refused to play in Serbia due to alleged threats he received.
Nikola Kalinic will miss FIBA World Cup 2023, Micic in high doubt

2023-07-23

As FIBA World Cup 2023 nears, doubts have arisen about the Serbian national team roster. Unfortunately, the European powerhouse may face some challenges in assembling its best players.
Nikola Kalinic denies rumors about agreement with Crvena Zvezda

2023-05-21

FC Barcelona leave Kaunas with two losses in the EuroLeague Final Four, and Nikola Kalinic didn't hide his disappointment. After losing against Real Madrid in the semis, Barca couldn't deal with AS Monaco, losing the 3rd place game 66-78. "They simply played better, harder, and wanted the win more," Kalinic summarized the game in short while talking with BasketNews.
Nikola Kalinic suffers foot injury

2023-04-02

FC Barcelona forward Nikola Kalinic has an injury to the sole of his left foot and is out for Sunday's ACB League game against Lenovo Tenerife, the Spanish team officially announced. "The evolution of the injury will mark his availability for the next games," the further report reads.
Nikola Kalinic names differences between Obradovic and Jasikevicius

2023-03-20

Nikola Kalinic is in his 9th year in the EuroLeague. He's been part of winning teams that either contend for the title or are on the verge of going to the playoffs.
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EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 27:11 57.8%
71/123
43.3%
40/92
67.2%
54/80
4.2
2.9/1.3
2.6 0.8 1.7 0.2 0.3 2.3 2.7 9 11.6 35 »
23/24 FC Barcelona 24:33 45.3%
56/124
40.5%
52/128
58.2%
18/31
3.7
2.9/0.9
2.4 0.8 1.4 0.1 0.3 1.7 1.3 7.3 8.3 39 »
22/23 FC Barcelona 22:31 53.3%
56/105
40.4%
32/79
69.7%
35/50
3.3
2.6/0.7
1.6 0.7 1.2 0.2 0.3 1.6 1.6 6.4 7.7 38 »
21/22 Crvena Zvezda Belgrade 30:03 51.8%
118/228
27.5%
32/116
71.8%
71/99
3.9
3.1/0.8
3.4 1 2.7 0.1 0.6 2.3 3.3 12.6 11.7 32 »
20/21 Valencia Basket 26:39 60.5%
107/177
33.5%
21/63
79.2%
75/95
3.4
2.5/0.9
3.2 0.9 2 0.4 0.3 2.7 2.8 10.4 12.3 34 »
19/20 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 22:54 49.5%
42/85
31.6%
16/51
87%
40/46
2.5
2/0.5
1.7 0.9 1.7 0.1 0.4 2.7 2.5 6.6 6.2 26 »
18/19 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 25:27 53.2%
85/160
39.8%
35/88
78.3%
62/79
3.3
2.4/0.9
1.8 0.7 1.1 0.2 0.5 2.2 2.9 9.6 10.5 35 »
17/18 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 17:28 64.4%
31/48
28.8%
10/35
79.7%
12/15
1.6
1.1/0.5
1.2 0.5 1.2 0.2 0 1.4 1.4 5.5 5.4 19 »
16/17 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 23:57 56%
69/123
34.9%
25/72
83.8%
36/43
3.1
2.5/0.6
1.6 0.8 1.4 0.3 0.2 2.2 2.1 7.6 8.3 33 »
15/16 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 18:55 51.1%
41/80
24.6%
8/33
71%
27/38
3.3
2.2/1.1
1.2 0.4 0.9 0.2 0.1 2.4 1.7 4.6 5.4 29 »
14/15 Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade 26:01 47%
54/115
35.7%
22/62
62.6%
47/75
3.9
2.9/1
2 0.8 1.9 0.2 0.3 2.7 3.3 9.2 9.1 24 »

Liga Endesa

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
23/24 FC Barcelona 19:16 50%
33/66
38.5%
32/83
65.9%
29/44
3.2
2.7/0.5
1.9 0.6 1.2 0.2 0.1 1.4 1.7 5.6 7.5 34 »
22/23 FC Barcelona 19:01 60.1%
62/103
33.2%
26/78
81.3%
53/65
3.4
2.6/0.8
1.7 0.5 1.4 0.2 0.1 1.6 2 6.7 8.6 38 »

Copa del Rey

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
23/24 FC Barcelona 17:38 16.8%
2/12
24.8%
1/4
- 1.3
0.7/0.7
1 0.7 0.7 0.3 1 2 1.3 2.3 -1 3 »
22/23 FC Barcelona 17:54 0%
0/2
33.3%
1/3
- 4
3/1
0 0 1 0 0 3 2 3 1 1 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
21/22 Serbia 37:18 42.9%
3/7
40%
4/10
100%
2/2
6
4/2
4 1.5 2.5 0 - 1 - 10 13 2 »

FIBA EuroBasket

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2022 Serbia 25:39 53.9%
7/13
60%
15/25
78%
7/9
3.5
2.7/0.8
2.7 1.7 0.8 0.2 - 2 - 11 13.2 6 »
2015 Serbia 16:26 78%
14/18
54.9%
6/11
33.5%
6/18
2.1
1.4/0.7
1.7 0.8 1 0.2 0 2 1.3 5.8 6.6 9 »
2013 Serbia 20:27 52.9%
9/17
22%
2/9
64%
7/11
3.9
2.3/1.6
0.8 0.8 1.2 0.5 - 2.4 - 2.8 3.6 11 »

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2021 Serbia 20:47 57.1%
4/7
0%
0/2
75%
3/4
6.5
4.5/2
5 1 1.5 0 0 2.5 - 5.5 11 2 »

Olympic Games

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2016 Serbia 18:00 62%
13/21
9.4%
1/11
90.4%
9/10
3.3
2.3/1
1.3 1.1 0.9 0.1 - 3.3 - 4.8 4 8 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2014 Serbia 19:37 76%
19/25
63%
5/8
66.7%
12/18
2
1.5/0.5
0.9 0.4 0.9 0.1 - 1.8 - 8.1 7 8 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF
97-93 36 66.7%
6/9
66.7%
2/3
50%
2/4
7
3/4
4 1 2 0 0 3 3 20 24
111-104 27 66.7%
2/3
100%
2/2
-
0/0
5
2/3
2 0 2 0 0 2 1 10 13
96-97 36 33.3%
1/3
80%
4/5
50%
1/2
5
3/2
6 0 2 0 1 4 5 15 20
72-78 32 33.3%
2/6
20%
1/5
50%
2/4
7
6/1
5 1 1 0 0 2 3 9 12
88-52 17 100%
2/2
-
0/0
100%
3/3
4
3/1
3 0 0 0 0 2 2 7 14
73-81 22 100%
1/1
-
0/0
100%
3/3
6
5/1
3 0 1 1 0 3 1 5 12
80-82 25 66.7%
4/6
-
0/0
100%
4/4
8
4/4
2 0 3 0 0 2 4 12 19
100-82 20 100%
2/2
33.3%
1/3
100%
1/1
1
1/0
2 2 3 0 0 2 2 8 8
80-86 30 33.3%
1/3
33.3%
1/3
100%
4/4
5
2/3
3 4 1 1 0 4 4 9 17
71-77 21 60%
3/5
0%
0/3
50%
2/4
2
1/1
4 1 0 0 0 1 2 8 9
73-66 24 25%
1/4
50%
1/2
83.3%
5/6
2
1/1
0 0 2 0 0 3 6 10 8
71-73 30 100%
1/1
50%
1/2
100%
2/2
5
3/2
0 2 6 0 0 4 3 7 6
85-73 25 25%
1/4
20%
1/5
50%
1/2
7
4/3
2 2 1 0 1 4 3 6 6
88-82 35 40%
2/5
0%
0/1
50%
1/2
5
3/2
6 3 3 1 0 4 2 5 10
91-96 24 66.7%
2/3
50%
1/2
50%
1/2
5
5/0
2 0 3 0 0 2 3 8 10
85-69 17 25%
1/4
-
0/0
-
0/0
1
1/0
2 0 2 0 1 3 1 2 -3
73-75 27 60%
3/5
0%
0/1
-
0/0
4
4/0
2 0 1 0 1 1 1 6 7
74-78 28 75%
3/4
20%
1/5
60%
3/5
3
2/1
2 2 1 0 0 3 5 12 13
81-73 24 33.3%
1/3
0%
0/2
50%
1/2
4
4/0
4 2 0 0 0 1 4 3 11
89-67 25 50%
1/2
100%
1/1
50%
1/2
1
1/0
3 1 5 0 0 3 1 6 2
87-73 29 100%
5/5
66.7%
2/3
-
0/0
1
0/1
3 1 1 0 0 3 4 16 20
87-94 22 33.3%
1/3
100%
2/2
-
0/0
2
2/0
3 0 2 0 1 2 1 8 7
101-86 27 66.7%
2/3
0%
0/4
33.3%
1/3
6
5/1
1 0 1 0 1 2 2 5 3
101-77 27 80%
4/5
0%
0/3
100%
2/2
5
4/1
2 0 1 0 0 2 4 10 14
77-89 25 50%
1/2
33.3%
1/3
-
0/0
1
1/0
3 0 1 0 0 4 2 5 3
77-74 29 33.3%
1/3
33.3%
1/3
-
0/0
4
2/2
2 1 1 0 2 0 1 5 6
90-98 32 100%
2/2
100%
1/1
50%
1/2
9
8/1
5 0 1 0 0 2 3 8 21
92-71 27 75%
3/4
66.7%
2/3
100%
1/1
7
4/3
3 1 1 0 1 2 2 13 20
77-81 27 100%
2/2
50%
2/4
100%
3/3
2
2/0
1 0 4 0 0 2 2 13 10
86-84 27 33.3%
1/3
66.7%
2/3
50%
1/2
3
2/1
2 0 2 0 0 2 3 9 9
95-72 22 50%
1/2
40%
2/5
50%
1/2
4
3/1
2 1 1 0 0 1 3 9 12
94-98 29 83.3%
5/6
100%
2/2
50%
3/6
3
3/0
1 0 0 0 0 0 4 19 23
57-76 32 50%
1/2
25%
1/4
50%
2/4
4
4/0
1 2 2 1 0 3 5 7 9
78-71 27 33.3%
1/3
60%
3/5
100%
1/1
3
3/0
2 2 2 1 0 0 1 12 15
77-80 27 33.3%
1/3
100%
2/2
50%
1/2
5
0/5
3 0 0 1 0 1 3 9 17

EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 26:41 57.7%
71/123
43.5%
40/92
67.5%
54/80
4.2
2.9/1.3
2.6 0.8 1.7 0.2 0.3 2.3 2.7 9 11.6 35 »
Regular season 26:24 57%
65/114
42.7%
38/89
68.4%
52/76
4.1
2.9/1.2
2.6 0.8 1.7 0.2 0.3 2.2 2.7 8.7 11.3 34 »
Playoffs 36:00 66.7%
6/9
66.7%
2/3
50%
2/4
7
3/4
4 1 2 0 0 3 3 20 24 1 »
Home game 26:45 57.6%
38/66
46.5%
20/43
76.2%
32/42
4
2.9/1.1
2.8 0.8 1.6 0.2 0.2 2.4 3.1 9.9 13.1 17 »
Away game 26:36 57.9%
33/57
40.8%
20/49
57.9%
22/38
4.3
2.9/1.4
2.4 0.8 1.8 0.2 0.3 2.2 2.4 8.2 10.2 18 »
Wins 26:00 59%
36/61
41%
16/39
71.8%
28/39
4
2.9/1.1
2.7 0.9 1.4 0.3 0.2 2.2 2.8 8.2 11.7 18 »
Losses 27:24 56.5%
35/62
45.3%
24/53
63.4%
26/41
4.4
2.9/1.5
2.5 0.8 1.9 0.1 0.3 2.3 2.7 9.9 11.6 17 »
Last 5 games 29:36 56.5%
13/23
60%
9/15
61.5%
8/13
5.6
3.4/2.2
4 0.4 1.4 0 0.2 2.6 2.8 12.2 16.6 5 »
October 27:20 52.6%
10/19
57.1%
12/21
52.9%
9/17
3.7
2.5/1.2
1.8 0.8 1.2 0.5 0 1.2 3.2 10.8 14.2 6 »
November 27:50 72.2%
13/18
41.2%
7/17
87.5%
7/8
4.7
3.5/1.2
2.7 0.3 1.5 0 0.5 2 2.3 9 12.3 6 »
December 25:50 65%
13/20
35.3%
6/17
50%
6/12
2.8
2.3/0.5
2.7 1 1.7 0 0.3 2.3 2.8 8.3 9.3 6 »
January 26:20 45.5%
10/22
27.3%
3/11
62.5%
5/8
4.5
3.3/1.2
2.3 1.2 2.7 0.2 0.5 3 2.2 5.7 6 6 »
February 25:00 41.7%
5/12
25%
2/8
78.6%
11/14
3
1.3/1.7
2.3 1.7 1 0.3 0 2.7 4 9 11.3 3 »
March 23:12 64.7%
11/17
25%
2/8
86.7%
13/15
5.2
3.8/1.4
3 0.6 1.6 0.2 0 2.2 2.4 8.2 13 5 »
April 33:00 60%
9/15
80%
8/10
50%
3/6
5.7
2.7/3
4 0.3 2 0 0.3 3 3 15 19 3 »
Versus Olympiacos Piraeus 25:30 100%
6/6
66.7%
2/3
100%
3/3
3.5
2.5/1
3 0.5 1 0.5 0 3 2.5 10.5 16 2 »
Versus FC Bayern Munich 27:40 75%
12/16
33.3%
3/9
71.4%
5/7
4.3
2.7/1.7
2.7 1 2 0 0 2.3 3 12.7 15.3 3 »
Versus AS Monaco 33:30 57.1%
4/7
50%
1/2
50%
2/4
7
5.5/1.5
5.5 1.5 2 0.5 0 3 2.5 6.5 15.5 2 »
Versus Zalgiris Kaunas 28:30 33.3%
2/6
50%
3/6
83.3%
5/6
4
2/2
2.5 2 1.5 0.5 0 3 3.5 9 13 2 »
Versus Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 28:00 60%
3/5
33.3%
2/6
50%
3/6
4.5
4.5/0
1.5 1 2.5 0.5 0 2.5 4 7.5 9.5 2 »
Versus Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv 24:30 28.6%
2/7
14.3%
1/7
50%
2/4
5.5
4/1.5
3 2 0.5 0 0.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 8.5 2 »
Versus Virtus Segafredo Bologna 19:30 60%
3/5
100%
2/2
100%
3/3
3
2.5/0.5
3 0 1 0 0.5 2 1.5 7.5 10.5 2 »
Versus Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 27:30 66.7%
2/3
40%
2/5
100%
2/2
3
2/1
1.5 1 3.5 0 0 4 2.5 6 4.5 2 »
Versus ALBA Berlin 24:00 66.7%
6/9
33.3%
2/6
60%
3/5
4.5
2.5/2
3.5 1 0.5 0 0.5 1.5 2 10.5 14.5 2 »
Versus Real Madrid 27:00 37.5%
3/8
30%
3/10
50%
3/6
5.5
4.5/1
3.5 1 1 0 0 1.5 3 9 12 2 »
Versus Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 27:00 50%
4/8
50%
3/6
100%
1/1
3.5
3.5/0
2 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 9 11 2 »
Versus Anadolu Efes Istanbul 30:30 40%
2/5
83.3%
5/6
50%
2/4
3
2/1
4.5 0.5 3.5 0 0.5 3.5 3 10.5 11 2 »
Versus EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 26:00 66.7%
6/9
0%
0/4
71.4%
5/7
7
4.5/2.5
1.5 0 2 0 0.5 2 3 8.5 11 2 »
Versus LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 26:30 28.6%
2/7
40%
2/5
83.3%
5/6
3
1.5/1.5
1 0.5 1.5 0 1 1.5 3.5 7.5 7 2 »
Versus Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 27:00 80%
4/5
66.7%
4/6
100%
3/3
3.5
2/1.5
1.5 0 3 0 0 2 1.5 11.5 11.5 2 »
Versus FC Barcelona 28:30 80%
8/10
42.9%
3/7
54.5%
6/11
3
2.5/0.5
1.5 1 0.5 0 0 1.5 4.5 15.5 18 2 »
Versus Paris Basketball 22:00 28.6%
2/7
100%
2/2
50%
1/2
3
0.5/2.5
2.5 0 1 0.5 0.5 2 2 5.5 7 2 »
Height:
202 cm
Weight:
101 kg
Age:
33 yo (1991-11-08)
Birth place:
Subotica, Serbia
Citizenship:
Serbian
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