Johan Petro

French basketball player, NBA center

Johan Petro - French basketball player, NBA center
Born

January 27th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Played professional basketball primarily as a center. Participated in the NBA, notably with the Seattle SuperSonics and the New Jersey Nets. Contributed to international competitions representing France, including competing in the FIBA World Cup and EuroBasket. Career spanned over a decade, with appearances in various European leagues.

Played for Seattle SuperSonics and New Jersey Nets in the NBA

Competed in FIBA World Cup and EuroBasket

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