Johan Petro
French basketball player, NBA center
French basketball player, NBA center
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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