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So Boban, during the next NBA season—when you were playing—were guys on other teams telling you, "Yo, you were awesome in John Wick"? Boban Marjanović: No—but I remember the day we played against the Lakers. LeBron was coming downhill and I fouled him. I told the referee, “That’s not a foul!” LeBron turned to me and said, “Hey Bobby, this is not John Wick.”
Boban Marjanovic says Shaquille O'Neal is his role model: 'Everything he touches turns to gold'
Boban, I’m curious—have you always had a passion for movies? Some people your size just kind of find their way into it, but you seem to naturally love movies. Was it always your goal? Boban Marjanović: I like movies. Movies are always nice to watch and be part of. Of course, watching Shaquille O’Neal and all that he does—he’s my role model. Everything he touches turns to gold. That’s my goal too. Maybe one day I’ll be a TV host—you never know. Maybe I’ll be a DJ—I’m working on my DJ skills. That’s my goal: to be in movies, to try little things like him. Nobody can reach him, but I’m trying a little. When I watched him back then, I thought, “Maybe I can try.” But I didn’t really believe it until I stepped into a couple of commercials, filmed a movie, and saw how it looked. I thought, “Man, I love this.” I’m super excited about it. I’m a big fan. And now—they call me actor. I don’t know why.
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Reuniting with Adam Sandler, Boban Marjanovic makes an appearance in the upcoming sports comedy film Happy Gilmore 2, set to stream on Netflix on June 25. The 36-year-old Serbian center previously worked with Sandler in the Netflix film Hustle, starring Juancho Hernangomez. Other acting credits include John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Bouncing back in Hollywood action, he joins a long list of cameos in the sequel to the 1996 film, Happy Gilmore.
Boban Marjanovic heading to China?
Boban Marjanović returned last summer to European basketball, but after a short stint with Fenerbahçe Beko, he is moving to China. According to Meridian Sport, the Serbian center will join the CBA outfit Zhejiang Lions.
Boban Marjanovic leaving Fenerbahce
The tallest player in the EuroLeague, Boban Marjanovic, is expected to part ways with Fenerbahce Istanbul, sources tell BasketNews. Signed to a one-year deal in mid-September, Marjanovic's contract included a team option for termination before January. While Fenerbahce opted to retain Khem Birch under similar terms, the club has decided to move on from the 2.24m Serbian center.
His impact was more pronounced in the Turkish league, where he averaged 10.1 points (67.6% 2P), 4.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.4 blocks in under 13 minutes per game. Fenerbahce has been actively scouting the market for a new center, while Marjanovic is also exploring opportunities outside the EuroLeague, per BasketNews sources.
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Marc Stein: League sources tell @TheSteinLine that the Fenerbahçe deal contains a brief opt-out window in December allowing for a return to the NBA for Marjanović, who played for Houston for the past two seasons to give him stints with all three Texas teams.
After signing with Fenerbahçe today, it could mark the end of Boban Marjanovic’s NBA career. If so, he retires with a higher career PER than Steph Curry, a higher win shares per 48 than Kevin Durant, and almost as many points per 36 as Wilt Chamberlain. Per minute king
Marjanovic's agent, Misko Raznatovic, hinted that the 36-year-old Serbian will join Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. "Today's instagram math operation reads 1,300,000 + 1,000,000 = 2,300,000," Raznatovic tweeted.
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