Last Updated on July 1, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a detailed profile of Goran Dragić with all the requested information:
- Full Name: Goran Dragić
- Nationality: Slovenian
- Date of Birth (DOB): May 6, 1986
- Hometown: Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
- Wingspan: Approximately 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
- Shoe Size: US 12 (approximate)
- Jersey Number(s):
- #2 (Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets)
- #3 (Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors)
- #7 (Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks)
- Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
- High School: Not publicly specified (trained in Slovenia)
- College: Did not attend college (played professionally in Europe)
- NBA Draft:
- 2008 NBA Draft
- Selected in 2nd Round, 45th overall by the San Antonio Spurs (rights traded to Phoenix Suns)
- Teams Played For (with years):
- Phoenix Suns: 2008–2011, 2012–2015
- Houston Rockets: 2011–2012
- Miami Heat: 2015–2021
- Toronto Raptors: 2021–2022
- Brooklyn Nets: 2022
- Chicago Bulls: 2022–2023
- Milwaukee Bucks: 2023
- Championship Rings: 0 NBA championships
- Kids: Yes, he has a son named Mateo Dragić
- Siblings:
- Younger brother: Zoran Dragić, also a professional basketball player
Player Overview: Goran Dragic was a left-handed guard with crafty ball-handling, clever footwork, and excellent use of angles. He was strong in pick-and-roll situations, known for changing speeds and driving to the rim. His mid-range and floater game were key scoring tools. Dragic was an unselfish passer who balanced scoring and facilitating. Though not elite athletically, he was defensively gritty.
Fun Facts
- His best NBA season came in 2013–14, when he averaged 20.3 PPG and earned All-NBA Third Team honors and NBA Most Improved Player. In 2020, he was a vital piece of the Miami Heat’s run to the NBA Finals in the Orlando bubble.
- Internationally, Dragić captained Slovenia to a historic gold medal in EuroBasket 2017, earning Tournament MVP. He did not attend college, instead turning pro in Europe. He trained in Slovenia and speaks multiple languages.
- He has one son, Mateo, and a younger brother, Zoran Dragić, who also played in the NBA. Goran is admired for his leadership, toughness, and competitive spirit—earning the nickname “The Dragon.”
