Jaka Lakovič

Jaka Lakovič

Lakovič with Galatasaray.
Personal information
Born	(1978-07-09) July 9, 1978 (age 38) Ljubljana, SR Slovenia, SFR Yugoslavia
Nationality	Slovenian
Listed height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Listed weight	95 kg (209 lb)
Career information
NBA draft	2000 / Undrafted
Playing career	1996–2016
Position	Point guard
Coaching career	2016–present
Career history
As player:
1996–2001	Geoplin Slovan
2001–2002	Krka Novo Mesto
2002–2006	Panathinaikos
2006–2011	FC Barcelona
2011–2013	Galatasaray
2013–2014	Sidigas Avellino
2014–2015	Royal Halı Gaziantep
2015–2016	FC Barcelona B
As coach:
2016–present	Slovenia (Assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player EuroLeague champion (2010) 2× Greek League Finals MVP (2003, 2005) Greek League MVP (2005) Greek Cup MVP (2005) All-EuroLeague Second Team (2005)
Medals Men's Basketball Representing  Slovenia FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship 1998 Italy National Team

As player

Jaka Lakovič (born July 9, 1978) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player, and current professional basketball coach. Standing at 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in), and weighing 95 kg (210 lbs.), he played the point guard position. He was an All-EuroLeague Second Team selection in 2005.

In his pro career, Lakovič played with the following clubs: Geoplin Slovan and Krka Novo Mesto of the Slovenian League, Panathinaikos Athens of the Greek League, FC Barcelona of the Spanish League, Galatasaray of the Turkish League, and Avellino of the Italian League.

His brilliant performances during the 2004–05 Euroleague season, wearing the Panathinaikos jersey, earned him an All-EuroLeague Second Team selection, as he reached the EuroLeague Final Four. In 2005, he was also named the MVP of the Greek Cup, and the MVP of the Greek League. He won the EuroLeague championship in 2010, while a member of FC Barcelona.

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