After a 68–67 overtime loss to
Greece in the
EuroBasket 2007 Miličić made vulgar remarks in his native language about the referees and their families in front of Serbian media.
[22][23] He received a $13,770 fine by
FIBA and his outburst was heavily criticized by
Memphis Grizzlies general manager
Chris Wallace and head coach
Marc Iavaroni.
[24] Miličić was never invited to the Serbia national team afterwards.