This is long overdue, I think we all grew up on learning the name of Peja Stojakovic.
According to the Kings Organization, they will be retiring Peja’s jersey on December 16 against the Okalahoma Thunder.
Kings to Retire Peja’s No. 16 – http://t.co/b3yS7Cg2zvpic.twitter.com/1ZM6UwdKKx
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 16, 2014
“Peja Stojakovic was instrumental in putting Sacramento on the map on a global scale,” said Kings Owner Vivek Ranadivé. “As one of only a select group of Serbian players in the NBA, Peja helped carve out a place for basketball players from all over the world. Recognizing his leadership will be a special moment for fans and the entire Kings organization, as well as a great reminder of the kind of success we are building in Sacramento.”
Stojakovic was apart of the memorable era of the Kings and it’s long overdue for his jersey to hang in the raptors.