Last Updated on November 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile for Sasha Vujačić:

  • Full Name: Aleksej “Sasha” Vujačić
  • Nationality: Slovenian
  • Age: Born March 8, 1984
  • Hometown: Maribor, Slovenia (formerly Yugoslavia)
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Mostly wore 18 and 6 during his NBA career
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: S. U. Gorizia in Italy
  • Youth Career: Played in the Slovenian and Italian basketball leagues before entering the NBA
  • NBA Draft: 2004 NBA Draft; 27th overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • NBA Teams Played For:
    1. Los Angeles Lakers (2004–2010)
    2. New Jersey Nets (2011)
    3. Los Angeles Clippers (2012)
    4. New York Knicks (2015–2017)
  • Championships: 2 (2009, 2010 NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids: There are no public records of Vujačić having children.
  • Siblings: He has a sister named Nina Vujačić, who is a tennis player.

Sasha Vujačić is remembered for his intensity, hustle, and key role as a shooter during his time with the Lakers, especially in the playoffs.

Fun Facts

  • Vujačić also played for several teams in Europe, including Anadolu Efes in Turkey and Olimpia Milano in Italy.
  • Nicknamed: “The Machine” for his clutch shooting and energy off the bench, particularly known for his three-point shooting.
  • He played an important role in the Lakers’ championship runs, especially in clutch moments like hitting key free throws in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals.
  • Relationship: He was once engaged to tennis star Maria Sharapova, though they eventually broke off their engagement.