- He is a Serbian former professional basketball player
- He played the centre position
- He became the youngest player to win the NBA championship
Darko Milicic is a former Serbian professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association, with an estimated net worth of $10 million from his basketball career and business ventures.
He played for the Detroit Pistons for seven seasons helping them win the NBA Championship in 2004 and the contract was a major booster to his net worth value. He is now retired and has since set up a basketball club in Serbia and also invested in real estate.
Milicic was a member of the Serbian national team that won the silver medal at the FIBA World Championship in 2022 and played for Serbia at the 2004 Olympics and the FIBA World Championship two years later.
Darko Milicic Biography
| Full name | Darko Milicic |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Height | 2.13 m |
| Place of birth | Novi Sad, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Date of birth | June 20 1985 |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Married |
Net Worth
Darko is a wealthy man with an estimated net worth of $10 million primarily from his successful basketball career.
He signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons worth $20 million which earned him an annual salary of $5 million. Throughout his NBA career, he earned $50 million and this has been a booster to his wealth status.
Darko Milicic. Photo/Sports Illustrated
Apart from his career earnings, the player also has several business ventures and sponsorship deals that generate income.
Personal Life
Darko Milicic was born in Serbia on July 20 1985 to Milica, a homemaker and Radomir Milici a construction worker. His younger brother Nemanja is also a professional basketball player who plays for the Serbia national team.
Milicic started playing basketball at a very young age and became a standout player in high school. After high school, he played for Partizan Belgrade in the Serbia League and was later drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the second overall pick in the NBA draft.
His early years in the NBA were not easy since his performance was not good and this often led to criticism. However, he started improving, eventually becoming the best player for the Pistons.
The centre position player is married to a lady by the name of Zorana Markus and they are blessed with three children: a daughter Lara and two boys Lazar and Luka.
Milicic is a successful businessman and a co-owner of a basketball club in Serbia. He has also invested in real estate and is a devout Christian.
Career
Darko started his youth career in BFC Beocin then moved to basketball club Sports World from Novi Sad where he attracted interest from bigger teams.
He was selected by the Detroit Pistons as the second overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft becoming the youngest player to appear in the NBA Finals.
Before the NBA’s All-Star break, Milicic was traded in the 2007 NBA draft to Orlando Magic. In the next season, he was signed by the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-year contract at $21 million. He got his lowest moment after suffering an injury.
He was again traded to the New York Knicks for Quentin Richardson and cash considerations, he opted to move back to Europe the following season.
Darko Milicic. Photo/Nova
Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed the player for four years at a fee of $20 million which was then waived by the club under the League’s amnesty clause.
He then joined Boston Celtics and two months later, he was released citing that he wanted to attend to private matters. Around the same time, he announced his retirement from NBA to pursue a kickboxing career.
Internationally, he played for the FR Yugoslavia U16 national team that won a gold medal at the European Cadet Championships.
He led Serbia and Montenegro to the FIBA World Championship. After retirement, he attempted to return with Metalac Farmakom and the ABA League but later changed his mind.
Luxury Collection
Darko is a wealthy man with a net worth that can acquire him the comfort he needs. In his garage, he owns a Mercedes Benz S600, a Ferrari F430 and a Lamborghini Murcielago.
He also owns property in Serbia and Florida.
FAQs
How old is he?
38 years old
Is he married?
Yes
Does he have children?
Yes
What is his nationality?
Serbian
What is his religious belief?
Christianity
What is his net worth in 2023?
$10 million.
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