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Nikola Kalinić retirement and coaching transition

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Serbian basketball player Nikola Kalinić has announced his retirement from professional play at the age of 34 after a 17-year career. His professional history includes stints with major clubs such as Fenerbahçe, Barcelona, Valencia, and Crvena zvezda, alongside achievements with the Serbian national team. Kalinić ~~will remain~~ has officially transitioned into his new role, with Crvena ~~zvezda, transitioning into a role~~ zvezda appointing him as an assistant coach. He joins the technical staff led by head coach ~~under~~ Ibon Navarro. ~~He intends to spend~~ As the ~~next two years completing his coaching~~ team begins preparations for the new season at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, Navarro has noted a “positive energy” during initial training ~~while serving on~~ sessions, stating that the ~~technical staff. Prior to his retirement, his name had been reportedly considered by Greek clubs PAOK~~ current focus is on building team cohesion and ~~Aris during~~ managing player health rather than prioritizing results in friendly matches. The squad is working to finalize its roster following the ~~summer transfer window.~~ FIBA window and is scheduled to begin its competitive season on September 24 against Žalgiris.

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