- Went to Hemiska High School.
- Selected in the first round (second overall) by the Detroit Pistons in the 2003 NBA draft.
- Played on the Hemofarm Vrsac team in Serbia & Montenegro.
- His father, a police officer, is 6' 7" and his mother is 6' 3".
- Is considered one of the most versatile young players in basketball for his ability to shoot from the outside. He can dunk in traffic, shoot NBA threes and is a formidable shot blocking defender.
- Pistons teammate Ben Wallace works out with him, excercises with him, and trains him.
- Traded to the Orlando Magic during the 2005-2006 season.
- As a Detroit Piston, he was given the nickname "The Human Victory Cigar" because he would usually only see playing time at the end of Piston blowout victories'.
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