| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 August 1973 Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Arabska Secondary |
| College | UCLA (1991–1995) |
| NBA draft | 1995: 1st round, 22nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Charlotte Hornets | |
| Playing career | 1995–2005 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 25, 52 |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1997 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1997–1998 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1998 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1998–2000 | Žalgiris |
| 2000 | Ülker |
| 2000–2001 | Real Madrid |
| 2001–2002 | Alba Berlin |
| 2002–2003 | Prokom Trefl Sopot |
| 2003–2005 | ČEZ Nymburk |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 453 (3.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 286 (2.1 rpg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Jiří "George" Zídek Jr. (born 2 August 1973), is a Czech former professional basketball player who is a sports commentator. He played college basketball in the United States for the UCLA Bruins from 1991 to 1995. He then became the first Czech player ever drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA), when he was selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 1995 NBA draft. He played in the NBA for a total of three seasons and then played professionally in Europe, before retiring in 2006.