Last Updated on September 8, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s information about Peja Stojaković:

  • Full Name: Predrag Stojaković
  • Nationality: Serbian (born in Yugoslavia)
  • Age: Born June 9, 1977
  • Hometown: Požega, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia (modern-day Croatia)
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m)
  • Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: 16 (worn most famously with the Sacramento Kings)
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Did not attend high school in the United States (grew up and played in Europe)
  • College: Did not attend college (played professionally in Europe before entering the NBA)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 14th overall in the 1st round of the 1996 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Sacramento Kings (1998–2006)
    2. Indiana Pacers (2006)
    3. New Orleans Hornets (2006–2010)
    4. Toronto Raptors (2010)
    5. Dallas Mavericks (2011)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (with Dallas Mavericks in 2011)
  • Kids: 3 children
  • Siblings: Not much is publicly known about his siblings

Fun Facts

Peja Stojaković was one of the best shooters of his generation, known for his sharp shooting from beyond the arc. He had his best years with the Sacramento Kings, helping the team to multiple playoff runs. Stojaković was a three-time NBA All-Star and a two-time NBA Three-Point Contest champion. After retiring, he took on roles in basketball management, including working for the Kings in a front-office role.