Today, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced that Sacramento Kings General Manager Vlade Divac has been elected as part of the 12-member class of 2019. Divac becomes the 15th player in franchise history and the second during the Sacramento-era to earn a Hall of Fame induction.
Divac, currently in his fourth season as the General Manager of the Kings, is one of the most respected and revered individuals in franchise history. Prior to joining the Kings front office, Divac spent more than a decade serving the NBA and international sporting communities with the same distinction that solidified his reputation as a consummate teammate, player, humanitarian and overall difference-maker on and off the basketball court. His NBA career spanned 16 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers (1989-90 – 1995-96, 2004-05), Charlotte Hornets (1996-97 – 1997-98) and Sacramento Kings (1998-99 – 2003-04). His jersey was retired by the Kings in 2009 and hangs in the rafters at Golden 1 Center.
