Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Aleksandar Pavlović (basketball)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 7, 2026

How Aleksandar Pavlović (basketball) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Aleksandar "Saša" Pavlović is a Serbian-Montenegrin basketball executive and former professional player. He played for ten seasons in the NBA for teams including the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics. At 6 ft 7 in, he played as a small forward and shooting guard. Pavlović also represented the national basketball team of Serbia and Montenegro in international competitions.

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2002: Played at the European Under-20 Championship

In 2002, Aleksandar Pavlović played at the European Under-20 Championships in Lithuania as a member of the Serbia and Montenegro Under-20 national team.

December 3, 2003: Season-High 18 points

On December 3, 2003, Aleksandar Pavlović scored a season-high 18 points against the Houston Rockets.

2003: Drafted by Utah Jazz

In 2003, Aleksandar Pavlović was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 19th pick in the NBA draft. His agent issued a clarification about a biography mix-up with another player named 'Aleksander Pavlović'.

June 22, 2004: Selected by Charlotte Bobcats in Expansion Draft

On June 22, 2004, Aleksandar Pavlović was selected by the Charlotte Bobcats in the expansion draft.

2004: Played at the Olympic Games

In 2004, Aleksandar Pavlović played for Serbia and Montenegro at the Olympic Games, averaging 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds.

2005: Played for Cavaliers

In 2005, Aleksandar Pavlović played 53 games for the Cavaliers, starting 19 times.

February 21, 2006: Season High 21 Points

On February 21, 2006, Aleksandar Pavlović scored a season-high 21 points against the Orlando Magic.

2006: Played for Cavaliers

In 2006, Aleksandar Pavlović averaged a career-high 9.0 points per game for the Cavaliers.

March 1, 2007: Installed as Cavaliers' Starting Shooting Guard

On March 1, 2007, Aleksandar Pavlović became the Cavaliers' starting shooting guard, starting the remaining 24 regular season games.

March 13, 2007: Career-High 25 Points Against Sacramento Kings

On March 13, 2007, Aleksandar Pavlović scored a career-high 25 points against the Sacramento Kings.

October 30, 2007: Signed Extension with Cavaliers

On October 30, 2007, after nearly a month's holdout, Aleksandar Pavlović signed a three-year, $13.7 million extension with the Cavaliers.

2007: Played for Cavaliers

During the 2007-08 season, Aleksandar Pavlović played in 51 games for the Cavaliers, averaging 7.4 points.

2007: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

In 2004, Aleksandar Pavlović was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 2007 first-round draft pick.

2007: Started in Cavaliers' Playoff Games

In 2007, Aleksandar Pavlović started all 20 of the Cavaliers' playoff games.

2008: Played for Cavaliers

In 2008, Aleksandar Pavlović played for the Cavaliers who were defeated by the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals.

June 25, 2009: Traded to Phoenix Suns

On June 25, 2009, Aleksandar Pavlović, along with Ben Wallace, was traded to the Phoenix Suns for Shaquille O'Neal.

September 14, 2009: Bought Out by Phoenix Suns

On September 14, 2009, Aleksandar Pavlović was bought out by the Phoenix Suns.

September 17, 2009: Signed with Minnesota Timberwolves

On September 17, 2009, Aleksandar Pavlović signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2010: Signed with Boston Celtics

Aleksandar Pavlovic signed with the Boston Celtics for the rest of the 2010-11 season

January 10, 2011: Signed 10-Day Contract with Dallas Mavericks

On January 10, 2011, Aleksandar Pavlović signed a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

January 20, 2011: Signed Second 10-Day Contract with Mavericks

On January 20, 2011, Aleksandar Pavlović signed a second 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

January 30, 2011: Contract Expired with Mavericks

On January 30, 2011, Aleksandar Pavlović's second 10-day contract with the Mavericks expired, and he was not signed for the rest of the season.

February 4, 2011: Signed 10-Day Contract with New Orleans Hornets

On February 4, 2011, Aleksandar Pavlović signed a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Hornets.

February 14, 2011: Contract Expired with Hornets

On February 14, 2011, Aleksandar Pavlović's contract with the New Orleans Hornets expired, and he was not signed to a second 10-day contract.

March 3, 2011: Signed with Boston Celtics

On March 3, 2011, Aleksandar Pavlović signed with the Boston Celtics for the rest of the 2010-11 season.

March 6, 2011: First Appearance with Boston Celtics

On March 6, 2011, Aleksandar Pavlović made his first appearance with Boston Celtics, recording 3 points and 2 steals in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.