Miroslav Raduljica facts for kids
Raduljica in 2023
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| Born | 5 January 1988 Inđija, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia |
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| Nationality | Serbian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 2.13 m (6 ft 12 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 113 kg (249 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2010 / Undrafted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2005–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | GBL FIBA Europe Cup |
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| 2005–2010 | FMP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | → Borac Čačak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2013 | Anadolu Efes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | → Alba Berlin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | → Partizan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | → Azovmash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Milwaukee Bucks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Shandong Lions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Panathinaikos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Olimpia Milano | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2020 | Jiangsu Dragons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Zhejiang Lions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Goyang Orions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Crvena zvezda | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–present | Maroussi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Miroslav Raduljica (born 5 January 1988) is a professional basketball player from Serbia. He plays as a center for the Maroussi team in the Greek Basketball League (GBL). He is also the vice-captain for Maroussi. Miroslav has played for the Serbian national team in many international games. He is 2.13 meters (7 feet) tall.
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Miroslav Raduljica's Basketball Journey
Miroslav Raduljica started his basketball career in Serbia. He played for the junior teams of KK FMP. He made his first professional appearance with FMP during the 2005–06 season. He also spent a season playing for KK Borac Čačak on loan.
Playing in Europe
After his time with FMP, Raduljica signed with the Turkish club Efes Pilsen in 2010. During this time, he was loaned to other European teams. He played for Alba Berlin in Germany and reached the finals of the German league.
In 2011, he played for Partizan in Serbia for a season. The next year, in 2012, he was loaned to Azovmash in Ukraine.
Time in the NBA
In 2013, Miroslav Raduljica joined the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This is the top basketball league in the United States. He played 48 games for the Bucks, averaging 3.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
In 2014, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. However, he was later waived, meaning the Clippers released him from their team.
After that, he signed with the Shandong Lions in China. He played 14 games there, scoring about 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds per game.
In January 2015, Raduljica signed a short contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played five games for them before being waived again.
Return to Europe and Asia
After his time in the NBA, Raduljica returned to Europe. In 2015, he signed with the Greek club Panathinaikos. He had a great game against Barcelona, scoring 25 points.
In 2016, he moved to Italy to play for EA7 Emporio Armani Milano. After one season, he went back to China. He joined the Jiangsu Dragons in 2017 and later the Zhejiang Lions in 2020.
In 2021, Raduljica played for the Goyang Orions in the Korean Basketball League. He then returned to Serbia to play for KK Crvena zvezda in 2022–23.
Since September 2023, Miroslav Raduljica has been playing for Maroussi in Greece. He re-signed with the club after a good first year.
Miroslav Raduljica and the Serbian National Team
Miroslav Raduljica has had a very successful career playing for the Serbian national basketball teams. He has won several medals for his country.
Junior Team Success
Raduljica played for Serbia's junior national teams. He helped them win gold medals in:
- The 2005 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
- The 2007 FIBA Under-19 World Championship
- The 2008 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship – where he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament!
Senior Team Achievements
Raduljica has also been a key player for the senior national team.
- He won a silver medal at the EuroBasket 2009 tournament.
- In 2014, he was part of the team that won a silver medal at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He averaged 13 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in that tournament.
- He also played in EuroBasket 2015, where Serbia finished fifth. He was one of the team's top players, averaging 13.5 points and 5.0 rebounds.
- At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Raduljica and the Serbian team won another silver medal. They played against the United States in the final game.
- In the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, he was the team's captain. Serbia finished in fifth place in that tournament.
Images for kids
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Miroslav Raduljica (left) playing against Jure Balažič.
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In Spanish: Miroslav Raduljica para niños
- List of European basketball players in the United States
- List of Serbian NBA players
- List of Olympic medalists in basketball
