The worst active NBA player at the European Championship! Krejci's shooting accuracy is only 27%, and the Czech Republic is eliminated with a 0-4 record.

As of September 2nd Beijing time, the number of teams advancing to the EuroBasket round of 16 has increased to eight: Serbia, Turkey, Germany, Finland, Greece, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. However, some teams have already been eliminated in disappointing fashion, such as the Czech Republic, currently 0-4. After their 60-82 loss to Serbia, the Czech team is officially out of contention for the round of 16.

The Czech team was originally highly anticipated since they have an active NBA player. Krejci, the 25-year-old Czech star, was the 37th pick in the 2020 draft. Last season, he played efficiently for the Hawks, appearing in 57 games with averages of 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, shooting 49.7% from the field and 43.7% from three-point range.

However, Krejci’s performance at this EuroBasket has been disastrous. In the four group stage games, his shooting stats were 2-for-8, 1-for-9, 4-for-9, and 3-for-11. So far, he averages 7.5 points, 4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of just 27% and a three-point percentage of 13.6%. Many media outlets have labeled him the worst performing active NBA player in this tournament.

Krejci’s poor play has left the Czech team struggling in every game, with no hope of victory. His plus-minus ratings in the matches were -14, -14, -13, and -22. During games, Krejci often showed a frustrated expression, clearly unhappy with his own performance.

The Czech Republic’s final group game is against Latvia, and for them, advancing is completely out of reach. Winning this last match to salvage some pride may be the final goal for Krejci and the Czech team.