Darko Miličić (born June 20, 1985) is a Serbian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the Detroit Pistons as the second overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft after LeBron James, and ahead of players such as Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade. However, Miličić never received significant playing time during his 2½ seasons with the team and was traded to the Orlando Magic in 2006. After stints with the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks, Miličić was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2010, then signed a four year contract in the off-season. However, he was released by Minnesota in 2012. He signed with Boston later that year.
Miličić has stated that after his NBA career ends he will fulfill his obligation to military service in his native Serbia. His parents are Milorad and Zora. His sister Tijana is a volleyball player.
Miličić has stated that after his NBA career ends he will fulfill his obligation to military service in his native Serbia. His parents are Milorad and Zora. His sister Tijana is a volleyball player.
On May 23, 2009, he married his girlfriend of 3 years, Zorana Markuš. The two had a son in the summer of 2009.
In 2010, Miličić offered to pay for a trip and treatment in China for five children with Batten disease.
