Gordan Giricek is a shooting guard from Croatia playing for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. He was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round 1999 NBA Draft. He ranked 40th pick overall.
Early Career
Giricek began playing basketball professionally in 1989 with the Croatian team Jedinstvo Zagreb. In 1993, he joined the Croation Basketball League team Cibona Zagreb which won the Croatian championship for five seasons straight, from 1997 to 2001.NBA: Gordan Giricek
Giricek played in the Croatian League All-Stars for every season between 1998 to 2001. He was named the MVP in 1998 and 2000.NBA: Gordan Giricek
Giricek averaged 22.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game in his 2001 to 2002 season. He shot 52.8% from the field, 37.3% form the three point range and 80.7% from the free throw line.NBA: Gordan Giricek
Personal Life
Giicek has a daughter named Lara, born March 5, 2004.NBA: Gordan Giricek
Gordan Giricek Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Philadelphia 76ers
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 222 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2002
