Sasha Vujacic

Sasha Vujacic is a guard with the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. He has established himself with the team as a valuable and versatile role player. With his combination of height, and ball handling skills. He is also recognized as a reliable outside shooter.

Fast Facts

1. Born: March 8, 1984
2. Birthplace: Maribor, SR Slovenia, [[SFR of Yugoslavia]
3. Height: 6'7"
4. Weight: 195 lbs
5. Number: 18
6. His father was a Serbian basketball coach
7. Drafted by the Lakers while a member of the Slovenian Junior National Team
8. Great on defense and shooting from the three-point range

Early Life

Aleksandar Sasha Vujacic was born in Maribor, SR Slovenia, SFR of Yugoslavia. His basketball career would start at a young age. He would play with Snaidero Udine of Italy at the Age of Sixteen. Then he would become a member of the Slovenian Junior National team.

Pro Career

Vujacic was selected with the 27th pick in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. At a height of 6'7" Vujacic is seen as an excellent fit for the Lakers Triangle offense which favors tall guards. In his youth he would play as a point guard, but in the Lakers offense he is more of a scorer. His ball handling skills also make him versatile option off the bench, where he can come in as a Point Forward which is a staple of the triangle offense.

Sasha Vujacic Timeline

• March 8, 1984: Born
• 2004: Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, 27th overall
• 2006: Lakers exercised a fourth-year contract option to keep Vujacic for 2007 season

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