Predrag Šarić
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 20, 1959 Šibenik, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Listed height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 1981: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1974–1997 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 13 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1988 | Šibenka |
| 1988–1990 | Zadar |
| 1990–1992 | Šibenka |
| 1992–1994 | Zadar |
| 1994–1997 | Triglav Osiguranje Rijeka |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Predrag Šarić "Šiši" (born November 20, 1959) is a Croatian former professional basketball player. In his career, he played for Šibenka, Zadar, and Triglav Osiguranje Rijeka. He also played for the Yugoslavia national team six times.[1]
Playing career
[edit]Šarić, in his pro career, played for Šibenka in the 1980s with Dražen Petrović,[2] becoming Yugoslav First League runner-up in 1983. He also played two times in the Korać Cup final games against Limoges, which beat them both times.[2] Later, Šarić played for Zadar and Triglav Osiguranje Rijeka, where he had played with famous Yugoslav players, Danko Cvjetičanin from Croatia, and Mario Primorac from Bosnia and Herzegovina.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Šarić was born in Šibenik. Predrag married former professional basketball player Veselinka Crvak, who played with the Yugoslav champions, Elemes Šibenik.[2] Their children, a son Dario and daughter Dana, are professional basketball players. Dario plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and Dana plays for Croatian ŽKK Šibenik.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Predrag Saric - European Championship for Men's Clubs (1993) - FIBA Europe". www.fibaeurope.com. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Znoj i suze košarkaške obitelji Šarić – Nacional.hr". arhiva.nacional.hr. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
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