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My Take
Željko Obradović is, to my mind, the standard against which European basketball coaching is measured. Born in Čačak, Serbia, he transformed from a player into a serial EuroLeague champion, steering clubs like Partizan and Fenerbahçe with a tactical precision that borders on artistry. What captivates me is the rare blend he embodies: the cold strategic mind paired with a fiery charisma that ignites players in the biggest moments. Rising from the turbulence of the Balkans to the summit of the continental game took extraordinary resilience. He is ferociously competitive yet patient enough to develop young talent, and I can't help but be drawn to a true winner of his caliber.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Željko Obradović
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリコ・オブラドビッチ
- Reading
- じぇりこ・おぶらどびっち
- Born
- March 9, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Čačak, Serbia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 184 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%BDeljko%20Obradovi%C4%87
Frequently asked questions
When was Željko Obradović born?
Born March 9, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Željko Obradović from?
Željko Obradović is from Čačak, Serbia.
What does Željko Obradović do?
Željko Obradović works as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall is Željko Obradović?
Željko Obradović is 184 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.