David Kramer signs a two-year contract with Crvena zvezda

Crvena zvezda have signed David Kramer on a two-year contract. The club announced the agreement on July 15. Kramer arrives after spending the previous season with Real Madrid. Zvezda describe him as a shooting guard who will strengthen their backcourt.

Kramer was born in Slovakia on January 14, 1997, and represents Germany. He is 196 centimetres tall and weighs 92 kilograms. His career has included Ulm, Bayern Munich, Braunschweig, Granada, Tenerife and Real Madrid. He also played in the NBA G League.

The contract and role are official

Zvezda state that Kramer signed for two seasons. The same announcement identifies his position as shooting guard. That information is more reliable than outside forecasts about several roles. His final minutes will depend on the roster and the coaching decisions during the season.

The move is the club's second announced addition of the transfer period. Chris Jones arrived earlier, while Jared Butler extended his contract for another season. These confirmed moves begin to define the backcourt. Further changes remain possible before the roster closes.

Kramer's listed measurements are 196 centimetres and 92 kilograms. That size gives a coach more choices across the perimeter. It does not decide whether he starts. Zvezda can use him beside a primary ball handler or in a larger backcourt. His exact place will emerge only after the roster trains together.

A career built across several leagues

Kramer developed at OrangeAcademy and Ulm before moving through German and Spanish basketball. He also spent time with the Phoenix Suns' G League affiliate after going undrafted in 2019. His route includes domestic leagues, European club competition and international basketball.

Tenerife gave him a strong platform before his move to Real Madrid. The Madrid season added work inside a deep roster with high competition for minutes. Limited playing time at one club does not erase the experience. It does require careful use when comparing seasons.

David Kramer during his presentation as a Real Madrid basketball player

His route to Belgrade includes development basketball, Germany's top division and Spain's leading competition. Each stop asked for a different role. Real Madrid offered experience inside a squad with established international players, even when minutes were limited. Zvezda now offer a new setting where domestic, regional and EuroLeague matches create a long season.

His most visible strength

Zvezda present Kramer as a strong perimeter shooter. His height allows him to shoot over smaller guards and defend more than one backcourt position. The club also highlights his energy and physical defence. Those are club assessments, clearly linked to the signing announcement.

Serbia's younger players also faced Serbia's U20 test against Italy this summer.

The club does not promise a scoring average or a starting role. EuroLeague rotations change across opponents and schedules. Kramer's value may come from spacing, defensive assignments and minutes beside different ball handlers. The coaching staff will decide those details.

The 2023 World Cup medal gives Kramer experience of high-pressure knockout basketball. Germany won every game in that tournament and beat Serbia in the final. Kramer was part of a group built around clear roles and strong continuity. That success belongs to the national team, but it shows that he has already worked within a title-winning senior squad.

Germany adds another level of experience

Kramer has been a regular member of the German national programme. He was part of the squad that won the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila. The Zvezda announcement calls him a world champion. That achievement provides clear context for his international experience.

David Kramer speaking during his first Real Madrid basketball interview

National-team experience also means work within short preparation periods and defined roles. It does not guarantee identical use at club level. Zvezda play a longer season with EuroLeague and domestic commitments. Kramer will have time to build his role across two years.

A two-year contract also protects the club from judging the move after a few early games. New guards must learn calls, spacing and defensive responsibilities. They also need time to understand different teammates. Kramer can be assessed across a full first season before the second year begins. The agreement gives both sides continuity without making promises about minutes or statistics. EuroLeague, regional and Serbian fixtures will all test how his role changes across the season.

Why the two-year term matters

A two-year agreement gives the player and club more than one season together. It allows a full first year of adjustment to Belgrade, the coaching system and the schedule. It also gives Zvezda contract control beyond a short trial. The club did not publish financial terms.

The absence of a public salary prevents reliable cost comparisons. Claims about his budget position would be speculation. The confirmed information covers the duration, position and career background. Those facts are enough to explain the purpose of the signing.

The next step is team preparation

Kramer now joins a roster that is still being assembled. Medical checks, training and preseason games will provide the first evidence of combinations. Zvezda have not announced a fixed starting five in July. Any final depth chart remains open.

The signing is complete, unlike a transfer rumour. Kramer is a Zvezda player on a two-year contract. His previous stop was Real Madrid, and his national team is Germany. The season will determine how those experiences translate in Belgrade.