Dragic’s final bow: A Celebration of an NBA Career.

Grojan Dragic’s farewell game, “Night of the Dragon,” was a star-studded event in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The game featured a mix of NBA legends and current players, including Steve Nash, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Dirk Nowitzki, and Chris Bosh.

The event was a charity game, with proceeds going to the Goran Dragic Foundation and the Friends of Youth Foundation Ljubljana Moste-Polje. It was also to celebrate Dragic’s illustrious 16-year NBA career, which included spells in Phoenix, Houston, Miami, and other cities.

In addition to the charity game highlights from the game included a one-on-one match between Dragic and his brother, Zoran, and a self-alley-oop dunk by Jokic.

The halftime show at “Night of the Dragon” featured a choir, a children’s accordion orchestra, and other performances.

Goran Dragic has achieved numerous milestones throughout his 16-year NBA career.

1. NBA All-Star (2018): Dragic was selected to play in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, representing the Eastern Conference.

2. All-NBA Third Team (2014): He was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2014, recognising his outstanding performance throughout the season.

3. NBA Most Improved Player (2014): Dragic received the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2014, honoring his significant improvement and growth as a player.

4. EuroBasket Champion (2017): He led Slovenia to their first-ever EuroBasket title in 2017, earning tournament MVP honours.

5. EuroBasket MVP (2017): Dragic was named the Most Valuable Player of EuroBasket 2017, solidifying his status as one of Europe’s top players.

6. Slovenian Sports Personality of the Year (2017): He was awarded the Slovenian Sports Personality of the Year in 2017, recognizing his achievements and contributions to Slovenian sports.

7. NBA Playoff appearances: Dragic has appeared in the NBA playoffs nine times, including a trip to the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat in 2020.

8. Career milestones: He has scored over 14,000 points, dished out over 6,000 assists, and grabbed over 3,000 rebounds in his NBA career.

These achievements showcase Dragic’s hard work, dedication, and success throughout his NBA career.