Saša Dončić

About

Slokenian basketball coach and former player who became famous for serving as head coach of the Slovenian Basketball League team Ilirija. He primarily played shooting guard and small forward, but could also play as a power forward if needed.

Before Fame

He began his professional playing career in Ilirija, Ljubljana during the 1992-1993 season. After retiring from playing professional basketball, he began his career working as a basketball coach in 2010.

Trivia

He was a member of the Yugoslavia national cadet team at the 1991 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship. Throughout playing career he was a member of several clubs in Slovenia, and also had international club appearances in Serbia and France.

Family Life

His family is of Serbian descent. He was married to Slovenian model and beauty salon owner Mirjam Poterbin, until their divorce in 2008. 

Associated With

His son is NBA star Luka Doncic.