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7 hours ago
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Former Laker Vlade Divac got injured after falling off motorcycle
From 1989 to 1996, Vlade Divac was a fairly productive center for the Los Angeles Lakers. They drafted him in the first round of the 1989 draft following the retirement of legendary center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and he became a serviceable player for them as they rebuilt during the 1990s. He returned to the team for one more go-around in 2004. However, a back injury limited him to 15 games that season, and he called it quits shortly afterward. Advertisement On Thursday, Divac, who is 57 years of age, reportedly broke his hip in a motorcycle incident. Via ESPN: "Former NBA center Vlade Divac underwent emergency surgery after breaking a hip in a fall from his motorcycle in Montenegro, doctors said Friday. "The accident happened Thursday on a road near the Montenegrin Adriatic Sea coast. Hospital officials said Divac sustained a fracture and that an artificial hip was implanted." Luckily, the 7-foot-1 Serbian is said to be doing OK. "During the day, a surgical procedure was performed," said Ljubica Mitrovic, a spokeswoman of the hospital in the town of Risan. "He is in a stable general and physical condition and is under a careful supervision of the medical staff." Divac was one of the first serviceable European players to enter the NBA. He was somewhat ahead of his time as far as his skills, as he could not only score out of the low post but also pass the ball effectively, hit perimeter jumpers and even handle the ball and run the fast break. He was so versatile that, at the time, some felt his natural position was forward. But he continued to play at the 5 and finished with career averages of 11.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 blocks a game. Advertisement The Lakers traded him for the draft rights to a 17-year-old Philadelphia-area native named Kobe Bryant in 1996. Ironically, that trade almost came back to bite them, as Divac went on to become a pivotal member of those free-wheeling Sacramento Kings teams of the early 2000s that came within a fingernail of defeating L.A. in the 2002 Western Conference Finals. Following his retirement, he accepted a job with the Lakers as a liaison to help them scout players in Europe. He was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019. This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Former Laker Vlade Divac got injured after falling off motorcycle
Reuters
7 hours ago
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Hall of Famer Vlade Divac breaks hip in motorcycle crash
June 20 - Hall of Fame center Vlade Divac is recovering after emergency surgery to repair a fractured hip sustained in a motorcycle crash. Doctors told The Associated Press that Divac, 57, was in stable condition following Thursday's accident near the Adriatic coast in Risan, Montenegro. Divac played eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, six with the Sacramento Kings and two with the Charlotte Hornets during a career that spanned from 1989-2005. One of the first European players to successfully transition to the NBA, Divac averaged 11.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 blocked shots in 1,134 career games (979 starts). Divac also served as the general manager of the Kings for six seasons from 2015-20. The 7-foot-1 Serbia native was a first-round pick by the Lakers in 1989, made the All-Star team with the Kings in 2000-01 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019. He helped the Yugoslavian national team win silver medals at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and 1996 Atlanta Olympics and gold at the 1990 FIBA World Cup. --Field Level Media
CBS News
8 hours ago
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Former Kings, Lakers center Vlade Divac breaks hip in motorcycle crash in Montenegro
Former Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers center Vlade Divac underwent emergency surgery after breaking a hip in a fall from his motorcycle in Montenegro, doctors said Friday. The crash happened Thursday on a road near the Montenegrin Adriatic Sea coast. Hospital officials said the 57-year-old Divac sustained a fracture and that an artificial hip was implanted. "During the day, a surgical procedure was performed," said Ljubica Mitrovic, a spokeswoman of the hospital in the town of Risan. "He is in a stable general and physical condition and is under a careful supervision of the medical staff." The 7-foot-1 (2.16m) Serbian center started and ended his 16-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He also played for the Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings. He was an All-Star in 2001 with the Kings. Divac was the Kings' general manager from 2015 to 2020, notably trading DeMarcus Cousins to New Orleans. When he joined the Lakers in 1989, he was among the first group of European players to transfer to the NBA. Divac was also the first player born and trained outside the United States to play in over 1,000 games in the NBA. He was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019. Divac served two terms as head of Serbia's Olympic Committee.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
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BREAKING NEWS NBA legend Vlade Divac, 57, has emergency surgery after motorcycle accident
Former NBA center Vlade Divac underwent emergency surgery after breaking a hip in a fall from his motorcycle in Montenegro, doctors said Friday. The accident happened Thursday on a road near the Montenegrin Adriatic Sea coast. Hospital officials said the 57-year-old Divac, who enjoyed two stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, sustained a fracture and that an artificial hip was implanted. 'During the day, a surgical procedure was performed,' said Ljubica Mitrovic, a spokeswoman of the hospital in the town of Risan. 'He is in a stable general and physical condition and is under a careful supervision of the medical staff.' Divac spent 16 years in the NBA after being selected by the Lakers with the 26th pick in the first round of the 1989 draft. The 7-foot-1 player started and ended his NBA career in LA. He also played for the Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings. While playing for Sacramento, Divac was named an All-Star for the first and only time in 2001. He later served as general manager of the Kings, who retired his No. 21 jersey. When he joined the Lakers in 1989, he was among the first group of European players to transfer to the NBA. Divac was also the first player born and trained outside the United States to play in over 1,000 games in the NBA. He was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019. Divac served two terms as head of Serbia's Olympic Committee and also spent time as an adviser to his country's deputy prime minister.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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Former Kings GM and NBA great Vlade Divac undergoes emergency hip surgery after motorcycle fall
Former Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac underwent emergency surgery after fracturing his hip in a motorcycle fall, according to the Associated Press. The incident took place Thursday in Risan, Montenegro. Divac, 57, had an artificial hip implanted following the accident. Doctors said Divac was in stable condition after the incident, per the AP. "During the day, a surgical procedure was performed," said Ljubica Mitrovic, a spokeswoman of the hospital in the town of Risan. "He is in a stable general and physical condition and is under a careful supervision of the medical staff." Advertisement After being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 1989 NBA Draft, Divac went on to play 16 years in the league. He averaged 11.8 points and 8.2 rebounds over his career, also seeing time with the Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019. In addition to his NBA career, Divac — who is Serbian — experienced success with the Yugoslavian national team. He helped lead the team to two silver medals at the Summer Olympics. He's considered one of the best International Basketball Federation (FIBA) players of all time. Divac spent roughly a decade away from the NBA before joining the Kings as an advisor. He eventually moved into the team's general manager role. Divac served in that position for six seasons. The Kings struggled under Divac, who posted a .402 winning percentage as the team's general manager. They failed to make the playoffs in each of Divac's six seasons as GM. Following the 2020 season, Divac stepped down as the team's general manager.
