After a remarkable 15-year career in the NBA, former All-Star Goran Dragic is retiring from professional basketball. To mark his retirement, Dragic will be hosting a special farewell event in his native Ljubljana, Slovenia, on August 24th. The event will feature a number of notable current and former NBA players.
Among the attendees will be three iconic figures from the Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic, Steve Nash, and Dirk Nowitzki. Doncic, who played alongside Dragic on the Slovenian national team, was part of the squad that secured its first Eurobasket championship in 2017. Nash, who served as a mentor to Dragic during their time together with the Phoenix Suns from 2008 to 2011, will also be present. Their professional relationship was significant, as Dragic learned much under Nash’s guidance before being traded to the Houston Rockets.
Although Dirk Nowitzki and Dragic never played together in the NBA, Nowitzki’s impact on the sport, especially within European basketball, remains profound. Since retiring at the end of the 2018-19 season, Nowitzki has been dealing with severe ankle issues, making this event potentially the first opportunity to see him “on the court” since his retirement.
Dragic’s farewell celebration not only highlights his illustrious career but also brings together some of the most influential figures in basketball, underscoring his contributions to the sport both in the NBA and internationally.
