Dražen Petrović

Basketball player, 1992 NBA All-Star

Dražen Petrović - Basketball player, 1992 NBA All-Star
Born

October 22nd, 1964
60 years ago

Died

1993
32 years ago — 29 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Croatia

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A prominent Croatian basketball player, played for several European clubs before joining the NBA. Played for the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Jersey Nets, where he became one of the league's top scorers. Instrumental in popularizing basketball in Croatia and Europe. Achieved significant success in international competitions, helping Croatia win a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Lost his life in a car accident in 1993, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.

Won the 1992 Olympic silver medal

Named to the 1993 NBA All-Star Game

Played for the New Jersey Nets from 1992 to 1993

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