Oct 30, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Ognjen Kuzmic (1) shoots a free throw against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-94. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Former Golden State Warriors Player Retires From Basketball

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 10:32 PM ET

Ognjen Kuzmic was the 52nd pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors.

After two seasons in the NBA, he went on to play over a decade overseas.

On Tuesday, it was announced that the 35-year-old had retired from basketball.

Via BasketNews:

"Ognjen Kuzmic has decided to end his professional basketball career

NBA champion - 2015
EuroLeague champion - 2018
ABA League champion - 2017, 2021, 2022
Serbian League champion - 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023
Serbian Cup winner - 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023
Greek Cup winner 3026
NBA D-League champion - 2017"

Ognjen Kuzmic has decided to end his professional basketball career

NBA champion - 2015
EuroLeague champion - 2018
ABA League champion - 2017, 2021, 2022
Serbian League champion - 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023
Serbian Cup winner - 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023
Greek… pic.twitter.com/Mer09ywfRF
— BasketNews (@BasketNews_com) June 24, 2025

Kuzmic played for the Warriors from 2013-15.

He had career averages of 1.0 rebounds per contest in 37 games.

In addition, Kuzmic was also with the team when they won the 2015 NBA Championship over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Via @loupaya: "At age 18, he had to go to Finland because nobody wanted him.
At age 25 he wins the NBA title.
At age 28 he wins Euroleague.
At age 29 he had a terrible car accident.
At age 35 he retires.

Ognjen Kuzmic's path, with his highs and lows, is one of a kind. Enjoy your next step, man"

At age 18, he had to go to Finland because nobody wanted him.
At age 25 he wins the NBA title.
At age 28 he wins Euroleague.
At age 29 he had a terrible car accident.
At age 35 he retires.

Ognjen Kuzmic's path, with his highs and lows, is one of a kind. Enjoy your next step, man pic.twitter.com/TpoBxFc1hf
— Marco Pagliariccio (@loupaya) June 24, 2025