1. Semih Erden was born on July 28,1986 and is a Turkish former professional basketball player.
23 Facts About Semih Erden
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Semih Erden spent the majority of the season playing with the Darussafaka junior team.
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Semih Erden scored in double figures twice, tallying a high of 17 points against KK Hemofarm.
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Semih Erden contributed 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in 12.5 minutes a contest in the EuroLeague.
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Semih Erden's highest scoring game of 10 points occurred against Efes Pilsen.
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Semih Erden averaged 6.5 points and 5.4 rebounds in 18.4 minutes a contest.
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Semih Erden had a high of 14 points at Fenerbahce and scored in double figures seven times.
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Semih Erden contributed 3.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 9.1 minutes a contest in nine Euroleague games.
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In third season Semih Erden averaged 7.1 points and 4.7 rebounds in 19.5 minutes a game in Turkish League play, scoring in double figures six times with a high of 15 points against CASA TED Kolejliler.
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Semih Erden was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 60th pick in the 2008 NBA draft.
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Semih Erden was seen by Celtics general manager Danny Ainge as their first-round pick in 2009.
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On February 24,2011, Semih Erden was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers along with teammate Luke Harangody in exchange for a second-round draft pick.
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On June 30,2012, the Cavaliers extended a qualifying offer to Semih Erden, thus making him a restricted free agent.
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On September 21,2011, Semih Erden signed with the Turkish club Besiktas until the end of the 2011 NBA lockout.
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Semih Erden played alongside New Jersey Nets All-Star Deron Williams.
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On November 22,2011, Semih Erden suffered a broken finger in a Eurochallenge game.
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On October 6,2017, Semih Erden signed a temporary contract with ABEL team Hacettepe Universitesi GSK in order to keep him able to sign a loan deal in BSL.
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On October 2,2018, Semih Erden signed a one-year contract with BSL side Istanbul BSB.
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On July 10,2022, Semih Erden signed with Turk Telekom of the Basketbol Super Ligi.
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On February 4,2025, Semih Erden announced his retirement via his Instagram page.
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Semih Erden is a regular player on the Turkish national team.
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Semih Erden averaged 10.4 points and 8.0 rebounds in seven games for Turkey.
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Semih Erden contributed 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds a game.