ANKARA

The NBA team Sacramento Kings have announced their former small forward Predrag "Peja" Stojakovic's number 16 jersey will be hanged in the rafters at Sleep Train Arena.

Kings pointed out on their official website on Wednesday that the retired Serbian's jersey will be hanged in the NBA's Pacific Division team's home court with a ceremony, to be held during the game against Oklahoma City Thunder on December 17.

Having played for Sacramento Kings for eight seasons, 1998 - 2006, throughout his career, Stojakovic was picked up by the Kings with 14th overall during 1996 NBA drafts.

During his NBA career, the 37-year-old played for many NBA teams such as the Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks.

The ex-Serbian sharpshooter is widely known for his efficiency beyond the three-point line since he is the all-time leader in 3-pointers at Sacramento Kings.

He is also the second all-time top scorer with 9,498 points for Sacramento.

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