Eduardo Najera

Eduardo Najera is a professional basketball player for the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association.

Najera underwent successful surgery on a sports hernia on March 13, 2009. He is expected to miss the remainder of the 2008-2009 season recovering.CBSSports.com: Nets Forward Najera Out for Season After Hernia Surgery

Eduardo Alonso Najera was born in Meoqui, Mexico, on July 11, 1976. He attended high school at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Texas and continued his education at the University of Oklahoma. In 2000, Najera was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 38th pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Eduardo Najera

Najera played for the Mavericks for four seasons. He was traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2004, then again to the Denver Nuggets that same season. As of 2008, Najera has career averages of 5.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 19.4 minutes per game. Also in 2008, Najera signed as a free agent with the New Jersey NetsNBA.com: Eduardo Najera

• July 11, 1976: Born
• 2000: Traded to the Dallas Mavericks
• 2004: Traded to the Golden State Warriors
• 2005: Traded to the Denver Nuggets
• 2008: Signed with the New Jersey Nets

• Mahalo's Guide to the New Jersey Nets
• NBA.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-8
  • Weight: 220
  • Rookie Year: 2000