Posted Feb 24 2009 10:27AM
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -- Former NBA star Vlade Divac was elected president of Serbia's Olympic Committee on Tuesday.
The former Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings center won the post after current president Ivan Curkovic withdrew his candidacy.
Divac said he wants to help "create better conditions for our sportsmen."
"Basketball has taught me not only how to compete, but also to be a team leader," Divac said.
The 41-year-old Divac worked as an adviser on sports for the Serbian government. His candidacy for the Olympic committee was put forward by the Serbian Basketball Association.
After retiring from basketball, Divac moved to his native Serbia, where he has a business and runs a humanitarian organization.
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