Goran Dragic is a Slovenian professional basketball Player for San Antonio Spurs. He has recently played with Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and other NBA Teams. His position is of a point monitor. He is the proprietor of Goran Dragic Foundation which focuses on youth to seek after sports and assist them with accomplishing their objectives while showing them life illustrations. In August 2018 President of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik respected him with an Order of Njegos and a Medal of Merit for the People.
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Early Life
Goran was born on 6th May 1986 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The names of his folks are Marinko Dragic and Mojca Dragic. He likewise has a sibling named Zoran Dragic. At a youthful age, he used to play different open air sports with his sibling. Goran went to Osnovna Sola Koseze in Ljubljana, Slovenia where he finished his grade school instruction. For his auxiliary training, he went to Ekonomska sola Ljubljana. During his tutoring, he effectively played different games.
Goran Dragic Biography |
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| Real Name | Goran Dragić |
| Birth Date | 6 May 1986 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 35 Years |
| Birth Place | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Nationality | Slovenian |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Taurus |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 3” – in Centimeters – 190 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 86 kg – in Pounds – 190 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 15 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Marinko Dragic |
| Mother | Mojca Dragic |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | Zoran Dragic |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Primary school Koseze |
| College | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is his wife? | Maja Dragić |
| Children | Two (Mateo & Victoria Dragic) |
Goran Dragic Career
At the age of 17, he made his debut in the Slovenian minor league with KD Ilirija He played at Slovenian Basketball association and Adriatic League and Spanish ACB League. In 2007 he joined the Union Olimpija club and won the Slovenian League Championship. One year from now he entered NBA Draft. In 2008 he was chosen in the second round, 45th Overall by San Antonio Spurs yet was subsequently exchanged to Phoenix Suns. He played 55 games and scored 4.5 focuses per game, 1,9 bounce back per game, 2.0 helps per game, and .5 takes for each game. From 2008 to 2011 he played with Phoenix Suns and was additionally seen at game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
On 24th February 2011, he was exchanged to Houston Rockets. He played matches against Minnesota Timberwolves and different groups. Alongside that, he helped fill the place of Kyle Lowry who was on leave because of a bacterial contamination. In 2012 he turned into an unlimited free specialist and was gotten back to Phoenix Suns. He was seen playing against Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Pelicans, and other NBA groups. From 2012 to 2015 he was focused on playing with the phoenix suns.
Rise to Fame
From 2015 to 2021 he played with Miami Heat. He was seen contending with Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and different groups. In the 2020 NBA finals, he missed 4 games due to a plantar fasciitis injury. On sixth August 2021, he was exchanged to Toronto Raptors. He played 5 games and scored 13.9 focuses per game, .2 squares for each game, 1.0 takes per game, 4.8 helps per game, and 3.1 bounce back per game. On 28th November 2021, he moved back from the Raptors for individual reasons. On tenth February 2022, he was exchanged to San Antonio Spurs in return for Drew Eubanks and Thaddeus Young.
San Antonio Spurs
Goran is right now a free specialist and has been exchanged to San Antonio Spurs. Prods have consented to an agreement buyout which implies he is currently allowed to sign a competitor for the stretch run and have a lot of likely admirers. Numerous NBA groups like Los Angles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and Brooklyn Nets showed interest. Be that as it may, he has chosen to continue the season with Spurs.
Goran Dragic Personal Life
Goran is married to his longtime girlfriend named Maja. The two of them tied their wedding hitch in a private and close wedding service in August 2013. That very year in November they were honored with their first child named Mateo. In August 2015 they were honored with a subsequent youngster named Viktoria. Goran is a functioning client of web-based media applications like Instagram and Twitter. He joined Twitter in August 2011 and has acquired 373.2 thousand adherents. While on his Instagram account he has acquired 478 supporters and 265 followings. His online media account is loaded up with presents related on his match, exercise, social work, and displaying pictures.
Goran Dragic Net Worth
Goran marked a four-year contract worth $30 million with Phoenix Suns in 2012. In his 2021-2022 seasons he acquired $19,440,000 in light of the agreement he endorsed with the NBA groups. His principle wellspring of procuring is from his Basketball profession. As indicated by sources his total assets has been assessed at around $131,505,814. His tennis shoes contract was with Nike beforehand however presently he inclines toward Adidas.
Trivia
- His sibling Zoran is an expert ball player for Cedvita Olimpija a Slovenian League and ABA League group.
- He used to football however because of a physical issue, he changed to Basketball.
- In 2004 FIBA Europe under 20-title he won a gold decoration.
- He is conversant in Slovenian, Serbian, Spanish, and English.
- In the 2011 NBA lockout, he played for Saski Baskonia.
- In 2014 he was the 6th player to join the 20-50-40 club.
- He and his sibling together were exchanged to Miami Heat in 2015.
- In January 2016 he missed 8 games because of a left calf injury.