Divac appointed as Serbian government adviser
Posted Oct 16 2008 10:05AM
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -- Former NBA star Vlade Divac has become an adviser in Serbia's government.
The 40-year-old says he will be in charge of humanitarian issues and sports, and will work with Vice Premier Ivica Dacic.
The ex-Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings center told reporters Thursday he has taken up the post in order to help promote humanitarian work in Serbia. After retiring from basketball, Divac moved to his native Serbia where he has a business and runs a humanitarian organization.
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