Peja Stojakovic

Peja Stojaković was one of the best pure shooters of his era, known for his smooth stroke, quick release, and scoring efficiency. A key part of the high-powered Sacramento Kings teams of the early 2000s, he was a fan favorite for his offensive brilliance.

Key Achievements

• NBA Champion (2011 with Dallas Mavericks)
• 3× NBA All-Star (2002–2004)
• 2× NBA Three-Point Shootout Champion (2002, 2003)
• All-NBA Second Team (2004)

International Career

Born in Serbia, Stojaković was a standout for the Yugoslavian national team, winning gold at the 2002 FIBA World Championship and silver at EuroBasket 1999. He also played professionally in Greece before joining the NBA.

Career Stats (NBA)

• Games: 804
• Points per game: 17.0
• Rebounds per game: 4.7
• Three-point %: 40.1%

Off the Court

After retiring, Stojaković took on executive roles, including serving as the assistant GM of the Sacramento Kings. He is also active in youth basketball development in Europe and the U.S.