Marko Milič
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Marko Milič (born May 7, 1977 in Kranj, Slovenia) is a professional basketball player. His father, Vladimir, was a shot putting champion in the former Yugoslavia. After being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1997 NBA Draft (34th overall), Milic's rights were traded to the Phoenix Suns.
Milic (6'6", 235 lbs), who is very athletic, plays both the forward and guard position. After seeing limited duty (44 career games) during his two seasons with the Suns, he returned to Europe and played for Union Olimpija, Real Madrid, Bologna (Fortitudo), Pesaro and Bologna (Virtus).
Milič's mother Metka Papler is a former successful sportswoman of the former Yugoslavia.
Career:
- 1991-1992: Triglav (Slovenia)
- 1992-1993: Triglav
- 1993-1994: Triglav
- 1994-1995: Smelt Olimpija Ljubljana
- 1995-1996: Smelt Olimpija Ljubljana
- 1996-1997: Olimpija Ljubljana
- 1997-1998: signed with Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), in Nov.'97 was traded to Phoenix Suns (NBA)
- 1998-1999: in Sep.'98 signed by Fenerbahçe Istanbul (TUR), for the time of NBA lockout, in Jan.'99 went to Phoenix Suns (NBA)
- 1999-2000: KK Union Olimpija Ljubljana
- 2000-2001: Real Madrid (ESP)
- 2001-2002: Fortitudo Bologna (ITA)
- 2002-2003: Euro Roseto (ITA)
- 2003-2005: Scavolini Pesaro (ITA)
- 2005-2006: Virtus Bologna (ITA)
- 2006-present: KK Union Olimpija (SLO)