Sasha Vujačić
Basketball Player, NBA Champion
Born
March 8th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovenia
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Played professional basketball primarily in the NBA, achieving significant success with the Los Angeles Lakers. His time with the Lakers included winning two NBA championships. Known for participation in international competitions, represented Slovenia in various tournaments, contributing to the growth of basketball in the country.
Won 2 NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010
Played for the Slovenian national team
Competed in the EuroLeague
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