Childhood and Education Journey of Vlade Divac in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 20, 2025

An overview of the childhood and early education of Vlade Divac, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Vlade Divac is a Serbian former professional basketball player and executive. He most recently served as the vice president of basketball operations and general manager for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. Divac had a successful playing career, notable for his international play and contributions to the NBA, primarily with the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

February 3, 1968: Vlade Divac Born

On February 3, 1968, Vlade Divac, the Serbian professional basketball executive and former player, was born.

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1988: Kings Final Season in Sleep Train Arena

The 2015-2016 season was the Sacramento Kings Final Season in Sleep Train Arena, the team's home since 1988.

1989: Lifted teammate for a slam dunk

During the 1989 EuroBasket, Vlade Divac lifted his teammate Zoran Radović for a slam dunk.

1995: Croatia Walks off Podium

When FR Yugoslavia won gold and Croatia won bronze at the EuroBasket 1995, Croatia walked off the podium during the medal ceremony because they were at war with Serbs.

1997: Divac establishes charity called Group Seven

Along with six Serbian basketball teammates, Divac established the charity called Group Seven in 1997, later renamed to "Divac's Children Foundation".

1999: Appears in 'The Weight of Chains'

In 1999, Vlade Divac appeared in Boris Malagurski's documentary film The Weight of Chains, where he spoke about the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia.

2007: Official farewell from basketball career

From September 21 to 23, 2007, Vlade Divac officially bid farewell to his basketball career in his hometown Prijepolje and Belgrade, promoting the "You Can Too" campaign with a gathering of friends and 10,000 people outside the National Assembly building.

2007: Farewell party performance

In 2007, Belgrade band Deca Loših Muzičara, who wrote the song "Vlade Divac" about his move to the Lakers, finally met Divac and performed the song with him at his farewell party.

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