15-year NBA veteran and Slovenian basketball legend Goran Dragic introduced plans to retire in 2024, with a farewell sport set for August, according to Mozzart Sport.
The August farewell occasion, hosted by Spontanzo and the Goran Dragic Basis, is ready to happen over two days in Ljubljana and, according to BasketNews, the main points of the match are to be unveiled on Jan. 4.
It’s not clear if Dragic is stepping away from skilled play instantly, so it’s attainable he nonetheless performs earlier than the farewell sport. In November, we wrote Dragic was nonetheless in search of an NBA alternative and, in September, he had interest in playing for the Heat, however he hasn’t obtained a deal.
Dragic, 37, hasn’t performed within the NBA this 12 months and most lately suited up for the Bucks final season. In 2022-23, he spent 51 video games with the Bulls earlier than becoming a member of Milwaukee. Dragic made his NBA debut in 2008-09 with the Suns earlier than being traded to Houston in 2010-11. The Slovenian level guard signed again with the Suns in 2012 and it was there he emerged into one of many league’s high flooring generals.
In 2013-14, Dragic was named to the All-NBA Third Staff and was the league’s Most Improved Participant, averaging 20.3 factors and 5.9 assists with Phoenix. Then, within the 2014-15 season, the Suns traded Goran alongside his brother, Zoran Dragic, to the Warmth. Goran aided the Warmth to 4 playoff appearances, together with a run to the Finals in 2020. He was named an All-Star with Miami in 2017-18. He additionally had stints with the Raptors and Nets.
In 946 profession NBA video games (530 begins), Dragic holds profession averages of 13.3 factors, 4.7 assists and three.0 rebounds.