Kosta Perović
A 7-foot-1 Serbian center whose NBA journey was brief but whose presence on the court was a testament to European basketball's rising influence.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Serbian basketball player·Birthday: February 19·Millennials
Biography
Born in Belgrade, Kosta Perović emerged from the rich basketball culture of Serbia, a nation that produces giants both in stature and skill. His path to the NBA was paved after being selected by the Golden State Warriors in 2006, a move that highlighted the league's growing international scouting. Standing at 2.17 meters, his frame was a natural asset, but his game was more than just height; he possessed a soft touch and a keen understanding of positioning. His professional career, which included stints in Europe after his NBA tenure, reflects the global journey of many modern athletes. While his time in the world's premier league was short, Perović represented a specific moment when Serbian talent was actively sought to fill specific, physical roles on American teams.
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.
Kosta was born in 1985, 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 Kosta Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Kosta's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected as the 38th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in the 2006 NBA Draft.
- Was the tallest player chosen in the entire 2006 NBA Draft class.
- Represented the Serbian national basketball team in international competition.
- Played professionally in top European leagues including Spain's ACB and Turkey's BSL.
Did You Know?
His professional rights in the NBA were traded from the Warriors to the Indiana Pacers in 2008.
He played for Partizan Belgrade, one of Europe's most storied clubs, early in his career.
He shares a birthplace, Belgrade, with other notable NBA centers like Vlade Divac and Nikola Jokić.
“You have to be ready for your moment, because in the NBA, it comes fast.”
