Peja Stojakovic has resigned from his role as assistant general manager of the Sacramento Kings. Stojakovic’s resignation comes one day after Vlade Divac stepped down from his role as general manager. The Kings have confirmed the news via a press release.
Peja Stojakovic stepped down as the Kings’ assistant GM a day after Vlade Divac vacated the GM position. pic.twitter.com/ulSdXCDHHT
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) August 15, 2020
Following the news of his resignation, Stojakovic gave the following statement:
PEJA STOJAKOVIC:
“It has been a great joy and honor to work in the Kings front office for the past five years. I want to thank the organization & especially the incredible fans around the world for the support over the years." (1/2)
— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) August 15, 2020
Peja Stojakovic:
(2/2) "Sacramento will always be home to me and I wish the franchise nothing but the very best.”
— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) August 15, 2020
Stojakovic has served in the role of assistant GM for the Kings since May 2018, holding a much longer association with the franchise. Having forged a reputation as one of the premier sharpshooters of his generation, Stojakovic played for the Kings from 1998 until 2006, making three All-Star appearances with the team.
Prior to his role as assistant GM, Stojakovic served as the Kings’ director of player personnel. The Kings have largely lacked success in the time Stojakovic has been serving in an executive capacity, posting a record of 166-238 in the past five seasons, leading to major changes in their front office.
