Partizan Belgrade Signs Former Fenerbahce Center Chris Silva
Partizan Belgrade has signed 30-year-old center Chris Silva from Fenerbahce to bolster its frontcourt amid an injury crisis. The former Bnei Herzliya and NBA player is the club's third mid-season addition.
Partizan Belgrade officially announced the signing of center Chris Silva, who previously played for Bnei Herzliya and most recently represented Fenerbahce. The 30-year-old Gabonese player arrives in Serbia as the club's third mid-season reinforcement to address a severe frontcourt injury crisis.
Silva arrived in Belgrade and successfully completed medical examinations on Thursday before finalizing the transfer. He joins fellow recent additions Antonio Reeves and Robert Franks, who were signed last month as Partizan works to bolster its roster for the remainder of the campaign.
During his stint with Fenerbahce this season, Silva appeared in 4 EuroLeague matches, averaging 1.8 points and 1.2 rebounds in under six minutes per game. He originally joined the Turkish powerhouse midway through last season, posting 4.4 points and 1.7 rebounds in less than nine minutes nightly.
Before moving to Istanbul, Silva showcased strong performances for AEK Athens in the FIBA Champions League, averaging nearly 15 points and 8 rebounds per contest. He also brings extensive NBA experience, having spent four seasons in the league despite going undrafted.
His career includes two stints with the Miami Heat, alongside time with the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Dallas Mavericks. Prior to his European career, Silva played for Bnei Herzliya, marking his first professional stop outside the USA. Across 70 NBA appearances, he averaged 2.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in approximately 7.5 minutes per game.
