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Stojan VrankovicYugoslav and Croatian basketball player
Date of Birth: 22.01.1964
Country:  Croatia |
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Early Life and Career
Dino Rađa was born in Split, Yugoslavia, on June 24, 1967. He began his basketball career at the age of 16 with his hometown club, KK Split. In 1986, he transferred to another Yugoslav club, KK Zadar, where he quickly established himself as a rising star.
International Success
Rađa's international career reached its peak with the Yugoslav national team. He helped Yugoslavia win silver medals at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games, as well as bronze medals at the 1986 and 1994 World Championships. He was also part of the Yugoslav team that won the gold medal at the 1989 European Championship.
NBA Career
In 1993, Rađa signed a contract with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played two seasons with the Celtics, averaging over 15 points per game. In 1995, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he spent two more seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
European Success
After leaving the NBA, Rađa returned to Europe and played for several top clubs. He won the Greek championship with AEK Athens in 1990 and the Italian championship with Virtus Bologna in 2000. He also won the EuroLeague championship with Panathinaikos in 1996 and the Greek Cup twice (1993, 1996) with the same club.
Legacy
Dino Rađa is widely regarded as one of the greatest European basketball players of all time. He was known for his size, strength, and scoring ability. He was also an excellent rebounder and passer. Rađa's international and European achievements have earned him a place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
