Jonas Jerebko is a Swedish professional basketball player.
18 Facts About Jonas Jerebko
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Jonas Jerebko was selected as the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2009 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, becoming the second Swedish-born basketball player to be selected in the NBA draft.
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Jonas Jerebko moved to Massachusetts during his Senior Year for a better opportunity Jonas Jerebko would attend Norwood High School for his Senior Year and would impress on the court, receiving a few different offers.
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In 2005, Jonas Jerebko signed to play basketball at the University at Buffalo in his father's hometown.
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Jonas Jerebko averaged 20.0 points, 11.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 19 games for Boras, and 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in 22 games for Plannja.
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In 2007, Jonas Jerebko moved to Italy where he joined Angelico Biella, playing for the club for two seasons.
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Jonas Jerebko was selected with the 39th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons, becoming the second Swedish national player to be selected in the NBA after the Swedish-born American Miles Simon.
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Jonas Jerebko was selected as a member of the Rookie Team as part of the 2010 Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam during the NBA All-Star Weekend.
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Jonas Jerebko was among NBA rookie leaders ranked third in rebounds, fourth in blocks, fifth in minutes, eighth in steals, 10th in scoring and T-18 in assists.
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On October 5,2010, Jonas Jerebko strained his right Achilles' tendon in a preseason game against the Miami Heat.
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On December 9,2011, Jonas Jerebko re-signed with the Pistons on a four-year deal.
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On February 19,2015, Jonas Jerebko was traded, along with Luigi Datome, to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Tayshaun Prince.
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On July 17,2017, Jonas Jerebko signed with the Utah Jazz.
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On July 12,2018, Jonas Jerebko signed with the Golden State Warriors.
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On March 30,2022, Jonas Jerebko signed with CSKA Moscow for the rest of the season.
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Jonas Jerebko was swiftly suspended from the Sweden national team, and at least one of his main sponsors terminated his contract.
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Jonas Jerebko debuted for the Swedish national team as an 18-year-old, and has since played for them at the 2013 EuroBasket, 2022 EuroBasket qualifiers, and 2023 World Cup qualifiers.
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Jonas Jerebko is the son of former Syracuse forward Chris Jonas Jerebko, a Russian American who played professionally in Sweden with Boras Basket for five seasons before settling in that country.