Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s information about Peja Stojaković:

Player Profile

  • 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

Player Archetype / Play Style

Peja Stojaković’s player archetype was that of an elite sharpshooting forward, a tall perimeter scorer who stretched defenses with quick-trigger shooting, polished off-ball movement, and calm half-court efficiency. Defensively, he was more of a positional team defender than a shutdown stopper, using his size to hold his ground on the wing while fitting within scheme rather than overwhelming matchups with speed or strength. Offensively, his role centered on floor spacing, running off screens, spotting up, punishing help defenders, and making opponents pay whenever they gave him daylight, with enough touch and skill to score beyond just standstill jumpers. At 6-foot-10 and 229 pounds, Stojaković had unusual size for a pure shooter, and that combination of height, balance, and smooth mechanics made his release difficult to bother. His overall play style was built on precision rather than force: a long, fluid forward who bent defenses with shooting gravity and turned smart movement into efficient scoring. (Basketball Reference)

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.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Peja Stojaković Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Peja Stojakovic | Forward