After going undrafted in June, Duje Dukan’s future in the NBA was in question. This changed, however, when Dukan had a standout performance in Las Vegas during the NBA Summer League, which led to the Kings signing the former Wisconsin Badger to a contract this past July.
While he’s just starting to his journey in the NBA as a player, Dukan does have some previous work experience for the Association.
In the article, Xypteras writes about Duje’s father, Ivica Dukan, who worked in the Chicago Bulls front office during the 1990s. This connection lead to a job for young Dujan on the Bulls sidelines as a ball boy, watching in awe as Michael Jordan and the Bulls dominated the League.
Xypteras goes on to share other interesting facts about the new Kings forward including his connection to Croatian basketball and the time that Shaq and Brad Miller nearly squished him on the baseline during a Bulls game.
To view the full article and learn more about Duje, click here.
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