Gordan Giriček

Gordan Giriček (born June 20, 1977) is a Croatian former professional basketball player. Standing at 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), he played the shooting guard and small forward positions. Over eighteen years of professional basketball, he played in the NBA for several teams, including Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Phoenix Suns. He also played for several European teams, including Cibona, CSKA Moscow and Fenerbahçe.

Gordan Giriček
Giriček with the Phoenix Suns in 2008
Personal information
Born (1977-06-20) June 20, 1977
Zagreb, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
NationalityCroatian
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
NBA draft1999: 2nd round, 40th overall pick
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Playing career1993–2011
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Number6, 10, 7, 5, 11, 2
Career history
1993–2001Cibona Zagreb
2001–2002CSKA Moscow
2002–2003Memphis Grizzlies
20032004Orlando Magic
20042007Utah Jazz
2007–2008Philadelphia 76ers
2008Phoenix Suns
2008–2010Fenerbahçe
2010–2011Cibona Zagreb
Career highlights and awards
  • 8× Croatian League champion (1994–2001)
  • Turkish League champion (2010)
  • Croatian Cup winner (1995, 1996, 1999, 2001)
  • Turkish Cup champion (2010)
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2003)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Croatia
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
1994 Israel U-18 Team
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