Goran Dragic, also known as “The Dragon” is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs. He has previously played with the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors and other NBA teams. His position is that of a point guard. He is the owner of the Goran Dragic Foundation, which aims to get youth involved in sports and help them achieve their goals while teaching them life lessons. In August 2018, the President of the Republic of Srpska, Milorad Dodik, honored him with an Order of Njegos and a Medal of Merit for the People.
Early life
Goran was born on May 6, 1986 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. His parents’ names are Marinko Dragic and Mojca Dragic. He also has a brother named Zoran Dragic. At a young age he was involved in various outdoor sports with his brother. Goran went to Osnovna Sola Koseze in Ljubljana, Slovenia where he completed his primary education. For his secondary education he went to Ekonomska sola Ljubljana. During his school years he was actively involved in various sports.
Goran Dragic career
At the age of 17 he made his debut with KD Ilirija in the Slovenian lower league. He played in Slovenian basketball league, Adria league and Spanish ACB league. In 2007 he joined the Union Olimpija club and won the Slovenian championship. The next year he entered the NBA draft. In 2008 he was picked in the second round 45th overall by the San Antonio Spurs but was later traded to the Phoenix Suns. He played 55 games and averaged 4.5 points per game, 1.9 rebounds per game, 2.0 assists per game, and 0.5 steals per game. He played for the Phoenix Suns from 2008 to 2011 and also featured in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
On February 24, 2011, he was traded to the Houston Rockets. He played games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and other teams. At the same time, he helped fill the position of Kyle Lowry, who was on leave due to a bacterial infection. In 2012, he became an unrestricted free agent and returned to the Phoenix Suns. He has been spotted playing against the Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Pelicans, and other NBA teams. He was involved in the game with the Phoenix Suns from 2012 to 2015.
Rise to Fame
He played for the Miami Heat from 2015 to 2021. He competed against Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and other teams. In the 2020 NBA Finals, he missed 4 games due to a plantar fasciitis injury. On August 6, 2021, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors. He played 5 games and averaged 13.9 points per game, 0.2 blocks per game, 1.0 steals per game, 4.8 assists per game, and 3.1 rebounds per game. On November 28, 2021, he resigned from the Raptors for personal reasons. On February 10, 2022, he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Drew Eubanks and Thaddeus Young.
San Antonio Spurs
Goran is currently a free agent and was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. Spurs have agreed to a contract buyout which means he is now free to sign a stretch run contender and has plenty of potential suitors. Many NBA teams like Los Angles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets showed interest. But he has chosen to continue the season with Spurs.
Goran Dragic Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Goran Dragic |
| Date of birth | May 6, 1986 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 35 years |
| Place of birth | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| nationality | Slovenian |
| profession | basketball player |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | Taurus |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 6′ 3” – in centimeters – 190 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 86kg – in pounds – 190 pounds |
| shoe size | 15 (USA) |
| hair colour | Brown |
| eye color | Brown |
| body type | Athletic |
Goran Dragic Family | |
| Father | Marinko Dragic |
| mother | Mojca Dragic |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | Zoran Dragic |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | Koseze Elementary School |
| University | – |
Relationship status | |
| Marital status | Married |
| who is his wife | Maya Dragic |
| children | Two (Mateo & Victoria Dragic) |
Personal life
Goran is married to his longtime girlfriend named Maja. They both tied their wedding knot in a private and intimate wedding ceremony in August 2013. In November of the same year, they were blessed with their first son, named Mateo. In August 2015, they were blessed with a second child named Viktoria. Goran is an active user of social media applications such as Instagram and Twitter. He joined Twitter in August 2011 and has gained 373.2 thousand followers. On his Instagram account, he has earned 478 followers and 265 followers. His social media account is full of posts related to his match, training, social work and model pictures.
Goran Dragic Net Worth
Goran signed a four-year, $30 million deal with the Phoenix Suns in 2012. In his 2021-2022 season, he earned $19,440,000 due to the contract he signed with the NBA teams. His main source of income is his basketball career. According to sources, his net worth was estimated at around $131,505,814. His sneaker contract was previously with Nike but now he prefers Adidas.
Facts About Goran Dragic
- His brother Zoran is a professional basketball player for Cedvita Olimpija, a team of Slovenian League and ABA League.
- He used to play football, but due to an injury he switched to basketball.
- In 2004 he won a gold medal at the FIBA Europe U20 Championship.
- He is fluent in Slovenian, Serbian, Spanish and English.
- He played for Saski Baskonia during the 2011 NBA lockout.
- In 2014 he joined the 20-50-40 club as the sixth player.
- He and his brother were traded together to the Miami Heat in 2015.
- In January 2016, he missed 8 games due to a left calf injury.