Vlade Divac's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Vlade Divac.

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

1986: Partizan "Dream Team" formed

In 1986, Vlade Divac played on KK Partizan's "dream team" alongside other players like Aleksandar Đorđević. This team won the Yugoslavian League title in the subsequent 1986-87 season.

1987: Won gold at the FIBA Junior World Championship

In 1987, Vlade Divac was part of the team that won the gold at the 1987 FIBA Junior World Championship in Bormio, Italy.

1987: Partizan wins the Yugoslavian League title

In the 1986-87 season, Partizan, with players like Divac, won the Yugoslavian League title.

1989: Won gold at EuroBasket 1989

Vlade Divac and the Yugoslavian team won the gold medal at the EuroBasket 1989 tournament.

1990: Won gold at the FIBA World Championship

In 1990, Vlade Divac and the Yugoslavian team won the gold medal at the FIBA World Championship in Argentina.

1991: Won gold at EuroBasket 1991

In 1991, Vlade Divac and the Yugoslavian team, with Aleksandar Đorđević at point guard, won the EuroBasket title.

February 12, 1997: Career High 12 Blocks

On February 12, 1997, Vlade Divac scored 18 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and recorded a career high 12 blocks in a 113–100 win over the New Jersey Nets.

2000: Divac receives J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award

In 2000, the NBA named Vlade Divac as the recipient of the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for outstanding service and dedication to the community.

2001: Kings lead the NBA in wins

In 2001-02, the Sacramento Kings, revitalized by Divac and his teammates, led the NBA in wins.

2002: Won FIBA World Cup

In 2002, Vlade Divac was part of the team that won the FIBA World Cup in Indianapolis, beating Argentina in the final.

2007: Named to FIBA All-Time EuroStars Team

In 2007, Vlade Divac was named to the FIBA All-Time EuroStars Team.

February 2009: Divac wins presidency of the Olympic Committee of Serbia

In February 2009, Vlade Divac ran for the presidency of the Olympic Committee of Serbia against incumbent president Ivan Ćurković. He won the race after Ćurković withdrew just before the scheduled voting.