Dragan Kićanović

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Dragan Kićanović's career is a masterclass in sustained excellence. He is one of only a handful of European guards to win the Mr. Europa and Euroscar awards back-to-back, a feat that underscores his scoring dominance. His Olympic gold and World Championship titles place him among the most decorated international players of his generation. Being named the Best Basketball Player of Yugoslavia for the 20th century is a rare honor that speaks to his lasting impact. His induction into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2010 was a fitting tribute to a player who redefined the shooting guard position in Europe.

AwardsDragan Kićanović's trophy cabinet is a reflection of his dominance. He won an Olympic gold medal in 1980 and a FIBA World Championship in 1978. Individually, he captured the Mr. Europa and Euroscar awards twice each, in 1981 and 1982, making him the first guard to earn the Euroscar. He was also named the Best Athlete of Yugoslavia in 1982 and the Best Basketball Player of Yugoslavia for the 20th century. His crowning recognition came in 2010 with induction into the FIBA Hall of Fame.

Honours & Distinctions

FIBA Hall of Fame

FIBA·2010

Inducted as a player

FIBA 50 Greatest Players

FIBA·1991

Named among the top 50 players in FIBA history

Best Athlete of Yugoslavia

Yugoslav Olympic Committee·1982

Awarded for outstanding athletic achievement

Best Basketball Player of Yugoslavia for the 20th Century

Yugoslav Basketball Federation·1999

Voted as the greatest Yugoslav basketball player of the century

Rankings & Lists

#50

FIBA 50 Greatest Players

FIBA·1991

Records & Feats

First guard to win Euroscar

Historic First·1981

In 1981, Kićanović became the first shooting guard to receive the Euroscar award, breaking a streak of big men.

Most points in a single Korać Cup game for Partizan

Record·1977

Scored 51 points in a Korać Cup game in 1977, a club record that stood for over 20 years.