Bojan Dubljević
A skilled and cerebral Montenegrin big man who became a cornerstone and fan favorite for Valencia Basket, dominating the Spanish League for a decade.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Montenegrin basketball player·Birthday: October 24·Millennials
Biography
Bojan Dubljević represents the model of the modern European big man: not defined by sheer athleticism, but by impeccable fundamentals, high basketball IQ, and a versatile scoring touch. The Montenegrin center made his name primarily with Valencia Basket in Spain's Liga ACB, where he spent the majority of his career becoming a club legend. Dubljević's game was built on footwork, soft hands, and a reliable three-point shot that stretched defenses. He was a consistent double-double threat and a linchpin for Valencia, helping them secure multiple Spanish Copa del Rey titles and a historic EuroCup championship in 2019. His leadership and consistency also made him a staple for the Montenegrin national team, where he served as a primary offensive option in the post. In 2024, after over a decade with Valencia, his move to Casademont Zaragoza marked the end of an era, closing a chapter on one of the most productive and respected foreign careers in recent Spanish basketball history.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Bojan was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Bojan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Bojan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the EuroCup championship with Valencia Basket in 2019, being named the EuroCup MVP for the season.
- A three-time winner of the Spanish Copa del Rey (2017, 2022, 2023) with Valencia Basket.
- Named the Liga ACB Most Valuable Player for the 2022-23 season.
- Has been a leading scorer and rebounder for the Montenegrin national team in multiple EuroBasket tournaments.
- Earned multiple selections to the All-Liga ACB First Team throughout his career.
Did You Know?
He wears jersey number 14 as a tribute to his childhood idol, former NBA and Yugoslavian star Peja Stojaković.
Dubljević is known for his academic approach to the game and is an avid chess player.
He won the EuroCup Rising Star award in 2014, early in his tenure with Valencia.
Despite being a center, he has consistently been one of the best free-throw shooters on his teams throughout his career.
“A smart player in the right position is worth more than a highlight.”
