Dražen Petrović (basketball player)

Dražen Petrović was a highly skilled Croatian basketball player known for his exceptional shooting and scoring ability. Born in 1964, he gained fame playing for European clubs and the Yugoslav national team before making a successful transition to the NBA with the New Jersey Nets. Renowned for his work ethic and competitive spirit, Petrović helped popularize European talent in the NBA. Tragically, he died in a car accident in 1993 at age 28. His legacy endures as one of Europe's greatest basketball players, and he is credited with bridging European and American basketball, inspiring future generations worldwide.