Peja Stojakovic is a retired Serbian-Greek basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Peja Stojakovic is a former professional basketball player who was most recently the assistant general manager and director of player personnel and development of the Sacramento Kings. Let’s know more about Stojakovic’s life, career, net worth, etc.
Peja Stojakovic Facts
| Birth Place | Slavonska Požega, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Father’s Name | Miodrag Stojaković |
| Mother’s Name | Branka Stojaković |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| College | NA |
| Net Worth (2021) | $45 million |
| Age | 44 |
| Date of Birth | June 9, 1977 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 104 kgs (229 lbs) |
| Nationality | Serbian / Greek |
| NBA Draft Year | 1996 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall |
| Playing Career | 1992–2011 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Teams | Crvena zvezda (1992–1993) PAOK (1993–1998) Sacramento Kings (1998–2006) Indiana Pacers (2006) New Orleans Hornets (2006–2010) Toronto Raptors (2010–2011) Dallas Mavericks (2013) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Aleka Kamila (m. 2006) |
| Children | Andrej Stojaković, Mila Stojaković |
| Endorsements | Reebok |
Peja Stojakovic Career
Predrag Stojaković a.k.a Peja Stojakovic was the 1996, Round 1, 14th overall draft pick by the Sacramento Kings. Stojakovic played in the position of Small forward and he is also the 2011 NBA champion.
Stojakovic’s professional basketball career began in 1992 when he started playing for the club named Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade). Then in 1993, Stojkovic joined the Greek League club PAOK Thessalonik. With PAOK, he won the 1994–95 Greek Cup tournament.
In the 1996 NBA Draft, Stojakovic was selected fourteenth overall by the Sacramento Kings. He played for the Kings from 1998 to 2006. During his time with the Kings, Stojakovic won the Three-Point Contest two times (2002, 2003).
On January 25, 2006, Stojaković was traded to the Indiana Pacers. Subsequently, in 2006 offseason, Stojakovic signed with the New Orleans Hornets (now New Orleans Pelicans). Stojakovic played for New Orleans from 2006 to 2010.
Then on November 20, 2010, Stojaković was traded to the Toronto Raptors. However, on January 20, 2011, Stojakovic was released by the Raptors.
On January 24, 2011, he signed a deal with the Dallas Mavericks. With the Mavericks, Stojakovic became an NBA champion in 2011.
Finally, on December 19, 2011, Stojakovic announced his retirement from basketball.
After his NBA career was over, Stojakovic, in August 2015, was appointed director of player personnel and development for the Sacramento Kings. Subsequently, in May 2018, Stojaković was announced as Assistant General Manager for the Sacramento Kings. However, on August 15, 2020, Stojakovic stepped down from his position of Assistant General Manager.
Peja Stojakovic Achievements
- NBA champion (2011)
- 3× NBA All-Star (2002–2004)
- All-NBA Second Team (2004)
- 2× NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2002, 2003)
- No. 16 retired by Sacramento Kings
- FIBA EuroBasket MVP (2001)
- FIBA EuroLeague Top Scorer (1998)
- Greek Cup winner (1995)
- Greek League MVP (1998)
- 2× Greek All Star Game MVP (1996 II, 1997)
- 2× Mister Europa Player of the Year (2001, 2002)
- Euroscar Player of the Year (2001)
- FR Yugoslavian League Most Valuable Young Player (1993)
- Gold at 2002 FIBA World Cup, held in Indianapolis
Peja Stojakovic Statistics in NBA
| Points | 13,647 (17.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,782 (4.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,408 (1.8 apg) |
Peja Stojakovic Net Worth and Salary
According to sources, Stojakovic is reported to have a net worth of $45 million as of 2021. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and endorsements.
According to reports, Stojakovic’s total salary earnings from the NBA is estimated to be around $97,956,720.
Stojakovic’s current salary as an administrator is undisclosed.
Peja Stojakovic Personal Life
Born in Slavonska Požega, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia, 44-year-old Stojakovic is the son of Miodrag Stojaković and Branka Stojaković. Furthermore, Stojakovic has a brother named Nenad Stojaković.
According to reports, Stojakovic is married to Aleka Kamila since 2006. The couple has two children together named Andrej Stojaković and Mila Stojaković.
Peja Stojakovic Endorsements
According to reports, while Stojakovic was playing in the NBA, he had an endorsement deal with Reebok. However, no further details are available regarding his endorsement deals.
FAQs about Peja Stojakovic
| What is the age of Peja Stojakovic? |
| Peja Stojakovic is 44 years old and he was born on June 9, 1977. |
| What is the net worth of Peja Stojakovic? |
| Peja Stojakovic has a net worth of $45 million as of 2021. |
| Where was Peja Stojakovic born? |
| Peja Stojakovic was born in Slavonska Požega, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia. |
| In which year was Peja Stojakovic drafted? |
| Peja Stojakovic was drafted in 1996, Round 1, Pick 14. |
| In what position did Peja Stojakovic play? |
| Peja Stojakovic played in the position of Small forward. |
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