Former NBA All-Star and MIP is retiring after 15 seasons

After 15 NBA seasons, Goran Dragic is retiring and will play a farewell game in Slovenia in August. The one-time All-Star and Most Improved Player of the Year played 946 NBA games for the Heat, Suns, Rockets, Raptors, Nets, Bulls and Bucks.

Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who last played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering the NBA in 2008. Dragić has also played for the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets and the Chicago Bulls. He was an All-NBA Third Team selection and the NBA Most Improved Player with the Suns in 2014. He was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in 2018 with Miami. He led the senior Slovenian national team to its first FIBA EuroBasket title in 2017, while being named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

Slovenian Basketball Icon Goran Dragic Announces Retirement Plans After 15 Years in NBA


Goran Dragic, a prominent name in the NBA and Slovenian basketball, has declared his intention to retire in 2024. Mozzart Sport reports that a celebratory farewell game is planned for August, marking the end of his illustrious career.

Two-Day Farewell Event in Ljubljana for Goran Dragic

In collaboration with Spontanzo and the Goran Dragic Foundation, the retirement celebration will span two days in Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana. BasketNews reveals that further details about the farewell match will be disclosed on January 4.

Uncertainties Surround Dragic's Immediate Playing Future

While the farewell game is set, the exact timeline of Dragic's retirement from professional basketball remains unclear. Recent reports suggest that he was exploring opportunities to return to the NBA, particularly with the Heat, but no official deal has been announced.