Dražen Petrović
Croatian basketball player (1964–1993)
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Summary
Dražen Petrović was born on October 22, 1964[1], in Šibenik[2]. He died on June 7, 1993[3], in Denkendorf[4]. He worked as a basketball player[5]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,571 views/month, #4,514 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mirogoj Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: Yugoslavia[8], Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[9], Croatia[10]
- Award received: Silver Olympic Order[11], Franjo Bučar State Award for Sport[12], FIBA Hall of Fame[13], star on Croatian Walk of Fame[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of sports team: KK Šibenik[16], Brooklyn Nets[17], KK Cibona[18], Real Madrid Baloncesto[19], Portland Trail Blazers[20]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[21]
- Commons category: Dražen Petrović[22]
- Position played on team / speciality: shooting guard[23]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[24]
- Sport: basketball[25]
- Drafted by: Portland Trail Blazers[26]
- Family name: Petrović[27]
- Given name: Dražen[28]
- Official website: https://www.mmcdrazenpetrovic.hr/[29]
- Manner of death: accidental death[30]
- Described by source: Dražen[31]
- Participant in: 1992 Summer Olympics[32], 1988 Summer Olympics[33], 1984 Summer Olympics[34], EuroBasket 1983[35], EuroBasket 1985[36], 1986 FIBA World Championship[37], EuroBasket 1987[38], EuroBasket 1989[39], 1990 FIBA World Championship[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Croatian[41]
- Nickname: Petro[42], Mozart of the Hoops[43]
- Country for sport: Croatia[44], Yugoslavia[45]
- Name in native language: Dražen Petrović[46]
- Different from: Dražen Perković[47]
- Start of work period: 1979[48]
- End of work period: 1993[49]
- Height: 196 cm[50]
Why It Matters
Dražen Petrović has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Dražen Petrović born?
Dražen Petrović was born in Šibenik[2].
Where did Dražen Petrović die?
Dražen Petrović died in Denkendorf[4].
What did Dražen Petrović do for work?
Dražen Petrović worked as a basketball player[5].
What awards did Dražen Petrović receive?
Honors received include Silver Olympic Order[11], Franjo Bučar State Award for Sport[12], FIBA Hall of Fame[13], and star on Croatian Walk of Fame[14].