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Dražen Petrović (Croatian pronunciation: [drǎʒen pětroʋitɕ]; 22 October 1964 – 7 June 1993) was a Yugoslav and Croatian professional basketball player.
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- October 22, 1964
Mar 29, 2015 · The book 'Drazen' by Todd Spehr tells the story of the Croatian basketball star who died in a car accident in 1993. It reveals his relationship with a young woman named Klara Szalantzy, who he met in New York and planned to visit in Germany.
Sep 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Drazen Petrovic, one of the first international stars in the NBA. He played for the Trail Blazers and the Nets, led Croatia to the Olympics, and died in a car accident at 28.
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- From NBA.com Staff
Jun 7, 2023 · Dražen Petrović pours in 40 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference 1st round. Nets 113, Cavaliers 120
- Rustin Dodd
Feb 8, 2022 · Petrovic was probably the best offensive basketball player in the world outside the NBA, a 6-foot-5 guard with deep range, feathery touch and a proto-Eurostep — “The Lawrence Welk move,” as...
Feb 27, 2018 · Drazen Petrovic was a pioneer of European basketball in the NBA, but his career was cut short by a car crash 25 years ago. Learn how he became a star with his shooting, trash-talking and relentless drive from his friends, teammates and coaches.
