When did Vlade Divac start his professional basketball career?
Vlade Divac started his professional career in Yugoslavia with Sloga from Kraljevo. He scored 27 points against Crvena zvezda immediately upon joining the team.
Questions about Vlade Divac
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What year did Vlade Divac enter the NBA and which team drafted him?
Vlade Divac entered the NBA in 1989 when the Los Angeles Lakers drafted him as one of the first European players to impact the league. He earned an All-Rookie Team selection by the 1989, 90 season after averaging 8.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
How much money did Vlade Divac earn during his NBA career?
Vlade Divac retired on the 14th of July 2005 ending a 16-year NBA career where he earned over $93 million in salary. He signed a six-year, $62.5 million contract with Sacramento Kings on the 22nd of January 1999.
Why did Vlade Divac establish Group Seven charity later renamed Divac's Children Foundation?
Divac established Group Seven charity with six Serbian teammates to work closely with International Orthodox Christian Charities to raise around US$500,000 for humanitarian assistance in Serbia since 1997. His own foundation provided over $2,500,000 in aid through 1998, 2007.
When was Vlade Divac appointed government adviser in Serbia for humanitarian issues?
In October 2008, Vlade Divac was appointed government adviser in Serbia for humanitarian issues as sports diaspora and humanitarian advisor to Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dačić. He served until the 9th of May 2017 when succeeded by Božidar Maljković.