Vlade Divac

Quick Facts

Full Name	Vlade Divac
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 3, 1968(1968-02-03)
Age	56
Country	Yugoslavia
Horoscope	Aquarius

Vlade Divac Biography

Vlade Divac is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on February 3, 1968 in Yugoslavia. Center, known for his ability to pass played within the NBA from 1989 until 2005, playing for his team of Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings; in 1996 the year he was traded by to the Lakers for the Hornets in exchange for the aged 18 Center known for his passing ability, played in the NBA from 1989 to 2005 with the Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings; in 1996, he was traded from the Lakers to the Hornets in exchange for an 18-year- old Kobe Bryant..

He was a player for his team the Los Angeles Lakers in the early 1990s with Hall of Fame guard He played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the early 1990s alongside Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson..

Divac features in the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Once Brothers, where he discusses the exploits of the Yugoslavia national basketball team in the late 1980s and early 1990s and how the Yugoslav Wars tore them apart, especially in context of his broken friendship with Croatian player Dražen Petrović.

In summer 1986, at 18, right after signing for KK Partizan, Divac debuted for the senior Yugoslavia national basketball team at the 1986 FIBA World Championship in Madrid, on invitation by the head coach Krešimir Ćosić. However, the excellent rookie’s performance was spoiled by the event in the semi-finals against the Soviet Union. Forty-five seconds before the end, Yugoslavia had a comfortable lead of 9 points, but the Soviets scored two three-pointers within a few seconds and cut the difference to 3 points. Yugoslavia tried to hold the ball for the remaining time, opting to continue the play with throw-ins instead of free throws following fouls, but with only 14 seconds left, Divac committed a double dribble, the Soviets were awarded the ball, and tied the score with another three-pointer. In the overtime, the Soviets easily prevailed against the shocked Yugoslavs, who had to be content with the bronze.

He had two sons and one daughter together with his partner Snezana Divac.

Vlade Divac Net Worth

Vlade Divac is one of the richest Basketball Player from Yugoslavia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vlade Divac 's net worth $45 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The player was instructed in the American basketball nuances through Hall of Fame center He was taught the American intricacies of basketball by Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar . .

He was well-known within the NBA for ‘flopping’ the practice of fake falling down to make it appear like referees were about to make foul calls on players who were not.

Vlade Divac (Serbian Cyrillic: Владе Дивац , pronounced [ʋlǎːde dǐːʋats] ; born February 03, 1968) is a Serbian professional basketball executive and former player who is the vice president of basketball operations and general manager of the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Vlade Divac height 7 ft 0 in Vlade weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Vlade Divac Dating?

According to our records, Vlade Divac is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Vlade Divac’s is not dating anyone.

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Divac had an unusual style compared to most other centers of his generation: despite his height, he possessed good mobility, had good control of the ball, and was a decent shooter. On occasion, he would also act as a play maker. His trademark moves included a mid-range shot at the top of the key and flip shots around the rim, while facing the complete opposite direction. His quirky moves complemented how he liked playing gags on the court: in the 1989 EuroBasket, he lifted teammate Zoran Radović for a slam dunk. In just four professional seasons in Europe, he became the most sought-after big man on the continent, after Arvydas Sabonis.

Facts & Trivia

Vlade Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Yugoslavia. Vlade Divac celebrates birthday on February 3 of every year.

In the early 1990s, the song “Vlade Divac” by Belgrade band Deca Loših Muzičara, devoted to his transfer to Lakers, was a big hit; the band finally got to personally meet Divac and perform the song with him on his farewell party in 2007.

Top Facts about Vlade Divac

1. Vlade Divac is a retired Serbian basketball player born in 1968.
2. He played for the NBA teams Lakers, Hornets and Kings.
3. Divac was known for his passing ability and post moves.
4. He won two Olympic silver medals with Yugoslavia’s national team.
5. In 2001, he became the first Yugoslavian to play in an NBA All-Star Game.
6. Divac served as general manager of the Sacramento Kings from 2015-2020.
7. He was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2010.
8. Divac established a foundation to help children affected by war in Serbia.
9. He was named one of the “50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors” in 2008.
10. Divac has been involved in humanitarian work throughout his career.

What was Vlade Divac known for?

Divac was also the first player born and trained outside the United States to play in over 1,000 games in the NBA. On August 20, 2010, he was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in recognition of his play in international competition. He was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019.

Is Vlade Divac good?

As Benedict Tagle explained for Kings.com, Divac “is one of seven players in NBA history to record at least 13,000 points, 9,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists, and 1,500 blocked shots.” He also made a major impact on the international stage, claiming the 1989 Mister Europa Player of the Year title and plenty of team medals …

Does Vlade Divac have a ring?

Vlade Divac didn’t win any championships in his career.

How old is Vlade Divac?

54 years (February 3, 1968)

How much does Magic Johnson own of the Lakers?

You’ve got to chase your dreams.” His dreams were realized in June 1994, when he became part owner of the team after purchasing 4.5 percent for a reported $10 million. In 2010, he sold his stake in the NBA team for an undisclosed sum to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a longtime Lakers season-ticket holder.