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Goran Dragic

Goran Dragic

Goran Dragic, hailing from Slovenia, caught the attention of NBA scouts when he led his club team, Union Olimpija, to the 2008 league championship and earned the Finals MVP recognition. The Phoenix Suns picked him in the Second Round of that year's draft, and he made his way to the United States.

However, Dragic didn't get much playing time during his two-and-a-half seasons with the Suns, averaging less than 20 minutes per game. He only got his chance to start when he was traded to the Rockets.

In 2012, Dragic became a free agent, and the Suns re-signed him to be their starting point guard. He had his most successful season in the NBA in 2013-14, where he won the Most Improved Player award, was named to the Third Team All-Star, and averaged 20.3 points per game with a career-high PER of 21.3.

The Suns later traded Dragic to the Miami Heat, where he continued to perform well as a point guard. He was named to his only All-Star game in 2018, but a few years later, his age became a factor, and he was relegated back to the bench. He ended his career with stints in Toronto, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Milwaukee.

If Dragic were to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, his best chance would be through the International Committee, thanks to his outstanding performances representing Slovenia in the 2017 EuroBasket and the Slovenian League.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2026
  • Position: Point Guard, Shooting Guard
  • Played For: Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 45th Overall in 2008
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Third Team All-NBA (2014)
    All-Star (2018)
    Most Improved Player (2014)
    NBA Championships (None)
    FIBA EuroBasket Gold Medal (Slovenia, 2017)
    FIBA EuroBasket MVP (2017)
    Euroscar Player of the Year (2017)
    Slovenian League Champion (Union Olimpija, 2008)
    Slovenian Cup Champion (Union Olimpija, 2008)
    Slovenian Supercup Champion (Union Olimpija, 2008)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Assists (1) (2012-13)
    Top Ten Finishes: Assists per Game (1) (2012-13)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (1) (2014-15)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Win Shares (1) (2013-14)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Box Plus/Minus (1) (2013-14)

  • Notable All-time Rankings:

    100. Assists: 4,405

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