Peja Stojaković

Basketball player, NBA Champion

Peja Stojaković - Basketball player, NBA Champion
Born

June 9th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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Played professional basketball primarily as a small forward and shooting guard. Achieved notable success in the NBA, including a tenure with the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks. Secured an NBA Championship title with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. Represented the Serbian national team in multiple international competitions and contributed to Serbia's success.

NBA Champion in 2011 with Dallas Mavericks

Two-time NBA All-Star

NBA Rookie of the Year in 1999

Member of the All-NBA Team

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