Goran Dragić Honored: Slovenia to Retire No. 3 Jersey
The Slovenian Basketball Federation has announced a historic decision to honor one of its greatest players, Goran Dragić. The No. 3 jersey, which Dragić wore during his illustrious career with the national team, will be retired and never worn by another Slovenian player again.
This gesture reflects the deep respect and admiration that the Slovenian basketball community has for Dragić, who played a pivotal role in leading Slovenia to the 2017 EuroBasket title, cementing his legacy in Slovenian sports history.
The anticipation is building for the special tribute match scheduled for today (August 24), where NBA superstars like Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić are expected to participate. The news of the jersey retirement has been met with great excitement, as the Slovenian people prepare to express their gratitude to Dragić for his extraordinary contributions to their national team.
Throughout his career with the national team, Dragić wore various numbers, including 7, 9, 11, and 13. However, after FIBA lifted the restriction on jersey numbers, he chose the No. 3, the number under which he, alongside Luka Dončić, led Slovenia to European glory in 2017. Now, Dragić’s legacy will live on, not just through his achievements, but through the retirement of his iconic jersey number.
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