Pero Antic | Bio, Age, Career, Wife, Kids, Net Worth, Salary, Height, Weight

Pero Antic is a well-known figure and former basketball player who currently serves as the president of the Basketball Federation of North Macedonia.

Who is Pero Antic? Childhood, Parents, Education, and Nationality

Pero Antic was born on July 29th, 1982, in Skopje, SFR, Yugoslavia, in North Macedonia.
Similarly, Pero’s mother was a handball player, and his father, Zoran Antic, was a 14-year professional basketball player in Yugoslavia.

Further, Paro’s brother was a basketball player, though he hasn’t mentioned him much. Moreover, There is no information about Pero’s mother other than his profession as a handball player.

Again, Growing up with athletic parents influenced Pero’s decision to pursue a basketball career without a doubt.

Happy Birthday champ…@antic12pero 🎂 pic.twitter.com/0KdW9GMVRV

— Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) July 29, 2018

In addition, Pero’s father was a basketball player with several trophies displayed in his now-demolished home. And, As time passed, his father began working for the corporations.

Similarly, According to one of Pero’s interviews, while his father was away on business or traveling, he and his brother would play with trophies as toys and smash them without realizing it, for which he now apologizes.

Additionally, when Pero was 16, he left for high school and did not return home, claiming he would handle everything independently.

Pero Antic | Career

Early Careers

After high school, Pero’s coaches gradually helped him, and he was later chosen by AEK Athens, who offered him a four-year contract and won his first Greek League Championship in 2002.

Similarly, during the 2007-08 season, Pero was MVP of the Bulgarian National Basketball League.

Further, in the 2010-11 season, Pero was at his best, leading a team to the EuroLeague finals. Moreover, On September 26th, 2011, Pero signed a two-year contract with Olympiacos Piraeus as a result of his outstanding performance.

Again, Pero had his best season yet with Olympiacos, winning the Euroleague trophy two years in a row and leading his team to the Greek League title in 2011-12.

NBA Careers & More

On July 25th, 2013, Pero signed a two-year contract with the Atlanta Hawks after his contract with Olympiacos expired.

Similarly, in Pero’s NBA debut against the Miami Heat, he scored three points and grabbed four rebounds in 16 minutes while shooting 1-8 from the field and 1-6 from three.

Further, During his game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Pero demonstrates his excellent play by tying the game with one leg. And, Pero was starting the lineup for the first time against the Golden State Warriors.

Again, Pero was chosen for the Rising Star Challenge game, which he was unable to attend due to a right ankle injury.

Pero Babam da maça gelmiş 🙂 @antic12pero pic.twitter.com/ESz2WcfOo1

— Zelimir HBK ✌🏿 (@HBK_Obradovic) December 28, 2018

In addition, Pero made his NBA debut against the Indiana Pacers and was involved in an altercation with Pacers player David West, resulting in penalties for both players.

Similarly, Pero spent two years with Fenerbahce before signing a two-year contract with the Turkish club in June 2015. In addition, Pero defeated Darussafaka to win the Turkish Cup.

However, Pero lost to CSKA Moscow in the Euroleague final in 2016, but he won the Turkish League Championship at the end of the season.

Consequently, on September 11th, 2017, Pero returned to Crvena Zvezda and signed a one-year contract with them.

Awards and Recognitions

3× EuroLeague champion (2012, 2013, 2017)
2× Greek League champion (2002, 2012)
2× Turkish League champion (2016, 2017)
Turkish Cup winner (2016)
Turkish President’s Cup winner (2016)
Russian Cup winner (2011)
Serbian League champion (2018)

Pero Antic | Relationship, and Marriage

Pero is the father of three children and the husband of a lovely wife named Ruzica Antic. Similarly, The couple married on February 26th, 2007, and welcomed their first child, Luka, into the world.

Further, Ruzica Antic shares the same birthday as her husband Pero Antic, which is an interesting fact about her. Moreover, The couple welcomed their second son in 2012 and their third child in 2016.

Rumors and Controversies| Pero Antic Arrested

Pero, along with his teammate Thabo Sefolosha, was arrested on April 8th, 2015, for refusing to clear the crime scene. Similarly, It was simply a violation of government regulations.

Further, A knife was used to stab Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland & a female companion outside a New York nightclub. Nevertheless, on September 9th, the case was dismissed.

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How old is Pero Antic? Height, Weight, and Body Measurements

Pero is currently 40 years old. Similarly, In terms of height, Pero is 6 feet 11 inches tall, which is an excellent height for an athlete.

Further, Pero also weighs 118 kg, indicating that he has a bulky physique. Moreover, Pero, on the other hand, is an athlete with a healthy and fit body. Additionally, Pero has black hairs and eyes.

Pero Antic | Net Worth and Salary

Pero has made a good living as a professional basketball player, having played for several teams.

Nevertheless, the exact net worth of this former player is unknown; Pero’s estimated net worth ranges from $1 to $5 million.

Further, over two years, Pero earned $ 2,450,000 with the Atlanta Hawks. Moreover, Aside from the NBA, Pero’s salary from other teams is sufficient to allow him to live a life of luxury with his family.

Pero Antic | Social Media Presence

Instagram: 135.6k followers

Twitter: 69.1k followers

💬 @nikola_kalina: “Guduric ve ben Kızılyıldız’ı destekliyoruz. Zeljko, Vesely ve Lauvergne ise Partizan’ı… Futbol veya basketbolda derbi olduğunda aramızda bazı şakalar elbette dönüyor. Bu tip sataşma konularında uzman olan @antic12pero’yu arıyoruz.”https://t.co/1m5t2AKZoW pic.twitter.com/jYJnYb9yst

— Eurohoops Türkiye (@EurohoopsTR) November 8, 2018

Quick Facts:

Full Name	Pero Antic
Birth Date	July 29, 1982
Birth Place	Skopje, SR Macedonia, SFR Yugoslavia
Nick Name	Mash-Adonia
Religion	Christian
Nationality	Macedonian
Ethnicity	White
Education	FON University
Horoscope	Leo
Father’s Name	Not known
Mother’s Name	Not Known