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The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Best European Stars

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Dirk Nowitzki: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball s Best European Stars (Basketball Biography Books)
Dirk Nowitzki: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Best European Stars (Basketball Biography Books)
by Clayton Geoffreys

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Language : English
File size : 358 KB
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Born in a small town in the former Yugoslavia, Dražen Petrović was a natural athlete from a young age. He began playing basketball at the age of 12, and by the time he was 16, he was playing for the Yugoslav national team.

In 1985, Petrović was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. He quickly became one of the most popular players in the league, known for his incredible shooting ability and his fearless play.

Petrović helped the Trail Blazers reach the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992, but they lost both times to the Chicago Bulls. In 1993, Petrović was traded to the New Jersey Nets, where he continued to play at a high level.

Tragically, Petrović died in a car accident in 1993 at the age of 28. He was one of the most promising young stars in the NBA, and his death was a huge loss to the basketball world.

Petrović was a true pioneer for European basketball players. He showed that Europeans could compete with the best players in the world, and he helped to pave the way for other European stars to follow in his footsteps.

Petrović's legacy lives on today. He is considered one of the greatest European basketball players of all time, and his story continues to inspire young players around the world.

Here are some of Petrović's most notable achievements:

  • Three-time EuroLeague champion
  • Two-time FIBA World Cup gold medalist
  • Two-time NBA All-Star
  • Member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Petrović was a true legend of the game, and his story is one that will continue to be told for generations to come.

Dirk Nowitzki: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball s Best European Stars (Basketball Biography Books)
Dirk Nowitzki: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Best European Stars (Basketball Biography Books)
by Clayton Geoffreys

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Language : English
File size : 358 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 143 pages
Lending : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
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Dirk Nowitzki: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball s Best European Stars (Basketball Biography Books)
Dirk Nowitzki: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Best European Stars (Basketball Biography Books)
by Clayton Geoffreys

4.3 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 358 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 143 pages
Lending : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
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