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Peja Stojaković was born on June 9, 1977 in Požega, Croatia. Peja Stojaković is credited as a basketball player. That works out to 49 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include FIBA Hall of Fame. The listed height is 206 cm.
My Take
Peja Stojakovic is, for me, a study in the quiet beauty of specialization. He was never the flashiest name, but few players have matched the elegance of his jump shot. Standing 6 foot 10 and playing small forward, he stretched defenses and made the three-pointer a weapon long before the modern game made it fashionable. His journey from Pozega across the Balkans to a five-team NBA career and eventual FIBA Hall of Fame induction speaks to relentless craft. I love athletes who perfect one thing rather than chase highlight reels, and Peja's repeatable, silky release is exactly that kind of mastery.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peja Stojaković
- Name (Japanese)
- プレドラグ・ストヤコヴィッチ
- Reading
- ぷれどらぐ・すとやこゔぃっち
- Born
- June 9, 1977 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Požega, Croatia
- Height
- 206 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- FIBA Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peja Stojaković born?
Born June 9, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Peja Stojaković from?
Peja Stojaković is from Požega, Croatia.
What does Peja Stojaković do?
Peja Stojaković works as basketball player.
How tall is Peja Stojaković?
Peja Stojaković is 206 cm.