Dejan Bodiroga is a retired Serbian professional basketball player, widely regarded as one of the best European players of his era. Born on January 30, 1973, in Bačka Palanka, he played as a forward and was known for his exceptional skills, versatility, and basketball IQ. Bodiroga had a successful career in various European leagues and the NBA, where he played for the Washington Wizards. Throughout his career, Bodiroga won numerous titles, including the EuroLeague championship and multiple national championships in Italy and Spain. He was also a key player for the Yugoslavian national team, contributing to their success in international competitions, including the FIBA World Cup and the EuroBasket.