He Was WARNED Not to Talk Trash...But Didn't Listen!
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I have a personal story to share with Drazen. I was a young prospect back then, played in junior team of Cibona, Croatian champion, where Drazen used to play. After a summer practice, our coach says: ok guys, you're shooting 3s and the one who wins, stays at an additional practise. We were like, wtf? But I won anyway, I was really good back then. Next thing I know, Drazen walks onto the court, introduces himself and we spent 2 hours in practice. Everything he did, I had to do to. 25 free throws Drazen, 25 free throws me, with Drazen passing me the ball. It was unreal. Oh, and did I mention this was when he was already a huge Nets star and he was in Zagreb on "vacation". Every day he spent in practise. That's how motivated he was. Thanks for this video @Cosgrove, made me cry. Edit: wow guys, I did not expect this... I'm really glad you liked the story . Thanks for all the love
Wonderful story. He passed way to soon.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.
Peace, I have his rookie card🤲🏾
Beautiful memory! Thank you for sharing.
Great story!
Died young, but still managed to immortalize himself into the basketball history. That deserves respect.
Wish we could have seen what he could have dome
Only tons of R-E-S-P-EC-T
If we can have it and I will get it done by you you would love me and I usual to y
Pan giros y CHUY
Adam Matschullat was the
He had an apartment in Hackensack, NJ, during the season and I often had breakfast with him at a local diner. He would always sit at a table away from any TV set because there was a terrible war going on in his Country and he couldn't bear to watch. He was a wonderful man, soft spoken and respectful. After the tragedy in Germany all basketball fans and in particular NJ Nets fans were in shock and, to this day, I still think of him once in a while. He was a great, great player. There was a day when a mass was held in NYC at the Croatian Catholic Church so that fans, fellow teammates and NBA dignitaries could pay their respects. I was fortunate to be at the mass and it was a very stirring moment. Drazen's mother said his favorite piece of music was 'Ave Maria' and a woman sang it beautifully at the mass and believe me when I tell you, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. For the rest of my life whenever I hear that beautiful song I will always think of that woman singing it at the mass in his honor.
beautiful share thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏻
😢🙏
Tnx for this.
Having watched all his career and having been on his funeral, I can only thank you for this video and a great memory of one-of-a-kind human being.
When Reggie Miller says you're the best shooter he's ever played against you know this guy is no joke
I thought the same thing - I'm an OLD Pacer fan, and RM was the best thing that ever happened to this city. I have always loved and respected him for what he did for this game. He could have gone anywhere - but he played his entire career for one team...one city. Unheard of today. It still pains me, that he never got a ring.
Yes, that's true. I was a Bulls fan and thoroughly hated Miller. He just wouldn't quit, kept coming at you till the very last second. annoying af
4th quarter is the Reggie Miller quarter
@@warrenmorphis4208 That ;Pacer team definitely deserved a ring.
@@theazrael4423 I believe there were two players who NEVER feared anyone, including Jordan: Drazen & Reggie. Two outstanding players. Legends of the game.
He played basketball for the thrill of the game and to face strong people. Nothing but respect for this man
True example of sportsmen
He’s better than lequeen if u ask me
lol he was the goku of basketball
@@marloGI How the fuck does LeBron get mentioned here... STOP HATING
As a native Portlander, I am ashamed at how poorly we treated Drazen. May God forgive us!
Portland smh
Little dramatic lol 😂 they had a pretty deep roster idk if they treated him poorly or he just needed to be on another team where the guard rotation wasn’t sooo crowded … n 40 likes 😂🤣🤣😂 Jesus Christ 🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾
Its ok, karma sent you all the druggies
@@zanetuskenstupid 😂😂
Portland- Bowie instead of Jordan. Oden instead of Durant. Let the best Euro player of all time go. Portland can’t do anything right 😅
I remember Petrovic clearly. I was 17 when he passed away. Living in NJ and going to Nets games Drazen was 1 of the only stars on the team. He gave real hope to us winning. He was an actual Star and he shined blindingly bright if only for a short time. Cant forget a guy like that. RIP Drazen.
DC, Kenny Anderson, and Petro were a nasty trio. That team was on the up when he passed away. Its a shame.
No doubt bro.
I was 16 and living in NJ at the time as well. I was a Knicks fan as I grew up in the city but man did I love watching Petro play.
I remember too. I was certain he was going to be a great player. Unfortunately his life was cut WAY too short and we lost what could have been another one of the greats.
Too bad he couldn't figure out the importance of using a seat belt. It could have saved his life. Take a toy car and put a figurine in there, not strapped down and shake it around. Now take a toy car and put a figurine in there, belted and strapped down and shake it around. Very obvious why seat belts were invented.
Rest in peace he was truly a legend. Respect from Serbia.
Respect.
No more brother wars :)
Drazen is from croatia
@@petarprskalo45 Who says he isn't? So someone from Serbia respects Drazen but that needs to somehow replied to with some nationalistic answer?
F that we all need to rest in eternal damnation or in absolute loneliness!!! Rip in P and I’m so sorry for your loss d a holes with cliche sayings that mean almost nothing since they are just the go to things the sheep oh man
When you play with heart...you become timeless.
Brilliant comment.
First with the head, then with the heart.
Amen 🙏🏻
Meh. I played with heart. I still sucked. There's more to it than just heart. It's necessary but not sufficient.
Outstanding comment, wow!
Drazen! ...I hated him for what he did to Italian teams he played against, but, when he died I cried like I had lost one of my family. We miss you!
Much respect for Drazen and his ability to not back down and to play the game he loved. His energy, confidence, mindset, and work ethic is something we all can appreciate. Definitely another great talent gone to soon!
I was a 15-years-old growing up in a Chicago suburb when Petro died. I'll never forget the immense sadness that I felt. Petro was fearless and obliterated the myth that Euro players were soft and couldn't play in the NBA. He will always be a legend!
i WAS 11Y OLD...AND I CRIED...HE WAS MY IDOL. GREETINGS FROM ZAGREB,CROATIA
@@zagrepcanin82 Wow! I know that hit you really hard! I will never forget him!
i remember that guy
In fact european players are more psychologically prepared, because here the arenas athmosphere are like a war. Just take a look: kzhead.info/sun/Z7hvm7pvmmqCbGw/bejne.html
@@dosescopetastengo6581 I remember a game of Eurocup maybe 15-20 years ago or more when Limoges came and won in Greece... They had just left their arms up and a storm of coins came from the crowd to their faces... they just ran away to the lockers.
I was a 21 year old Nets fan in 93 when my best friend called to tell me that Drazen had died in that car crash in Germany ..I cried like a little kid, like all Nets fans, I was devastated..Went to his Jersey's retirement game against the Pacers at the start of the season with a girl I had just started dating and I cried through the entireme ceremony. My favorite Net ever...rest in peace Drazen.. Pucaj Tricu!
All that crying during a date, that relationship did not last long i suppose.
Greats seem to leave early. The fact LeBron gave the respect is cool too.
@@richpanini5295 I was hoping she became his wife
Rich Panini Grow up
Daniel Perkins she became my wife
Growing up in NJ and going to Nets games, I quickly became a Drazen fan. I remember this 1 game he scored every OT point in a Nets win and on the way out I purchased his jersey...the 1st one I ever owned. I'll never forget listening to the radio while laying in bed and hearing the news of his death when I was 15. Never thought you could be emotionally connected to someone you've never met, but I cried my eyes out that day. You were one of the best basketball players I've ever seen Drazen and I love you for playing hard and never taking it for granted. Thanks for the memories 😢 ❤️
He impacted that way to the people mind. He had something beyond comprehending that force anyone to admit his greatness, not only as the player but as the really human hero and idol.
Dude was a Savant, WELL AND TRUELY ahead of his time, We see what guards were doing in 2018-2019, splitting doubles, running around screens to get open threes, being one of the toughest to guard at the rim, and applied it in an era known as the Big Man era. You can’t take anything away from him.
nah
Savant?
@@dontfeedthetroll294 theres a few different meanings of the word savant, but I’m saying he was mentally and intellectually amazing at basketball. Doing things back then that we were only starting to see at high levels of basketball about 15 years later.
My heart sank when I saw the car crash. I didnt even know about this. Wow what a talent and fearless attitude to go like that at Jordan, esp coming from another country. Mad, maaaaad respect.
I was like...why have I not heard of this guy? That is heart breaking.
When you are coming from a war-torn region like what was Yugoslavia back then, you're not going to be scared by some trash talk during a ball game, even when it's coming from Michael Jordan.
Prior to this vid, I had never heard of him, but upon seeing the accident, got chills as well.
That was the talent level tequired to enter the NBA back then as a european.
"cAr CrAsH"😕😕😒Yeaaa Aight
He was ahead of his time...desperate to get out of Portland.
Rucking Fetard this is an underrated comment sir. Spot on
Dream of the 90's is alive in Portland
Best comment on here! 100% real!
Portland sucks
Made me spit my soda all over my keyboard! Funny guy you.
A completely wonderful player, incredible shooter. He played in Spain, Real Madrid team. Same as Fernando Martin, they both died in car accidents and we were very sad for it. Petrovic was practically unstoppable in the basketball court.
It's a shame I didn't know about Drazen Petrovic until he died. Thanks for this video laying out this historical tribute to his talent, his fighting spirit, and the Euro legacy he brought to the NBA.
Drazen petrovic build on 2k23
Drazen was a beast! Imagine the mental toughness you needed to have to go tit for tat with MJ and not break. Now, imagine facing MJ with the Dream Team and still thinking "we have a chance, boys!" and he played like it. Guy was fearless AF!
I’m a beast too! Ask anybody. Wassuup! Wanna go :)
@@dionst.michael5818 Shut up and sit down.
of course that should be the mentality. To play hard even if you know that you will lost. Do your best and let it happen what will happen.
That's the fucking job, to defend the basket, you expect people to just bend over
@@jamesedmonds7519 LMFAO!!!!!!! Come on i think you're being too hard on wittle Dion there. Ahahahaha! He wants to be included in the Convo mane! XD!!
That was a well spent 10 minutes of my life
Pop
Was this sarcastic?
@@kpkpk035 appreciate the skeptical of my comment but for sure was not sarcasm. Was really glad to have learned about Drazen in 10 minutes and very much appreciation and thankful for the person who put the time and effort to make the content and well respected for all the players who had a great mindset of discipline perseverance and determination. rest in peace Drazen
Didn't realize how a great player he was. RIP Drazen
@@abdullahbinrashed2515 um thanks einstein I'm pretty sure everyone knows that
Damn Drazen, you went at the GOAT like you belonged on his level and you held your own every time. RIP
HE WAS AT HIS LEVEL
But theres this factor that separates the likes of gods mj, wilt, kaj from greats such as drazen. Theres also powerscaling in nba lol
@@cammac66 there are no gods, just humans.
I was a teenager when he was an actual demon playing for Cibona. When he arrived at Real Madrid before his NBA career, he was virtually unstoppable. He had not only a lethal fast 3 points shoot but also was super-skilled dribbling and a gifted passer. His offensive awareness and aggression were well above his physical abilities. Sure, he was not the NBA athleticism stereotype but damn, he did not need to be athletic to dominate the game! Like other IQ basketball freaks like Stockton, he could push his game further than you could expect. Let's put it simply: he was a European version of Steph Curry. Nothin lesser.
I'm from his home town of Šibenik, Croatia. And i remember him very well. He was 3 years older than me. And was a national hero already with 18 years. He was a magnet for people,and for girls. He had a beautiful contagious smile, and wonderful curly hair...But he never spent the nights with the girls outside, never drink or whatever young people of his age doing...All he was interested about was basketball. He used to come at 6 in the morning, every morning, before school, put the chairs all over the floor and dribble through them for 2 hours....And shooting from all directions practicing fast release. Then the cleaners would come and at the 8 he would be in his clasroom. And afternoon he would come again and stay on th floor untill midnight. He was just MAD basketball addict. Very polite nice and humble guy outside, but cold stone killer on the floor. Drazen outside, and in the floor, was two completly different persons. He didn't respect even his own brother. Once he had a free throws against his brother team Cibona, in the game that means NOTHING to Dražen, but means EVERYTHING to his brother team. I don't remember what the game was for, but it was important European championship play off game. He was a player of Real Madrid then. It was few last seconds of the game. And Dražen on the free throw line.He was begging Dražen to miss the throws, saying, please, let us pass this, this game means nothing to you. You are already a champions...but we desperately need this game.He was mentioning some big money award too, if they win the game.Dražen was just look at him, gave him one ironic smile and cold as a stone put both throws inside. He just couldn't imagine to loose the game. His brother didn't wanna speak to him for months after that game.
@Cody Levinson Definitely. He was just about to reach his prime.
Thanks for sharing the story. RIP Dražen...
Is there anybody out there that could respect his brother. The biggest a..hole of Yugoslavian basketball he was. Everyone was happy that Drazen wasn't like him.
It's not a good sport behavior to let someone win. Normally it's a crime against sports betting. He just proved he was a true professional. Those who wanted to win should've tried harder.
@@sextempiric7137 He was not like Dražen but what you say is not true. Aco was good shooter and good playmaker, with little arrogant behaviour. But he contribute a lot to his team.Of course, he was not even close to Dražen. But he was also leading Croatian national team few times, with not so much success.And i never really thought he is capable for that .And i think the same today.
I'm Croatian and I remember the day we first heard the news on the radio he died. I was hanging out with friends after school at that moment (high school). I couldn't believe my ears. I was waiting for someone to say I got it wrong somehow. But no matter how long I waited, no one ever did. It was final. And I couldn't accept it. Something broke inside - and I don't think just inside me. I believe something broke inside our whole country in regards to basketball. We've never reached those heights again (like Barcelona 92). Yeah, Kukoč was great and amazing talent - but Dražen's energy, his relentless drive and unlimited faith in winning against anyone, anytime, anywhere was something that pulled the generations of basketball players forward, not just the audience. He brought us so much joy. Never after him has basketball inspired us the same way again. Something was efficiently broken that day for Croatian basketball and it hasn't recovered yet. I believe that one took the Universe by surprise as well, he wasn't supposed to die then and there. There was no replacement. Thank you very much for this video. I've never seen any other video about his time in NBA giving him as fair amount of recognition as you have. If you only remembered to point out his highest points he scored in a game in NBA - just to put things into perspective - then it would be perfect. Thanks again. 🙌
Respekt for Dražen but you know when things went Bad for Cro basketball...we all do..1996 or 1997 when your team cowardly left in the middle of anthem for Yu (Serbia & Montenegro)
@@crnacpanker that had nothing to do with it, unless you believe in curses. The thing is that the next generation didn't perform as well as 1992, the next next generation had no idols, basketball became unpopular in Croatia compared to other sports and the sport became a niche. The eye of the public isn't on the sport, I mean Croatia won a couple of junior (U-16, U-18) medals, but nothing on senior level.
@@crnacpanker well, we can fight all night and we'll come never closer to resolution... But you've kinda earned it, don't you think? 😘
@Tom Pickens yeah, kudos to Micheal for saying that. Dražen meant so much to so many. It's comforting when the all time greatest shows that kind of respect. ...when I check my feelings now, I don't think I've accepted Dražen's passing yet...
watch ESPN's 30 for 30: Once Brothers!
Much respect to Drazen : He was a true legend who should be credited more for his basketball gifts..
This kid was special and confident. You can tell he would have been one of the best.
I was living in New York when Petrovic was balling. He was no joke and did a lot for New York basketball. It was a real shocker when he died. He definitely represented European basketball and got it noticed. Rest in Peace Drazen.
The Knicks had a hard time with the trio from the Nets . Coleman, Anderson, and Petrovich were fire. And I was a huge Knicks fan but you couldn't front on them under Chuck Daly.
The fact that he talked trash to jordan and back it up gives my respect to him. RIP The Fallen Angel.
@Climb Ontop yeah but at least he had the balls to do it. Even though he lost multiple times, he wasn't afraid to talk trash at Black Jesus so yeah.
@Climb Ontop same. Mans can shoot.
Never Respect a trash talker. He backed nothing up as he could NOT guard MJ at all. You saw that and forgot it. I respect this guy's play I will f---- his mouth though Only a true snowflake with a short memory could say this guy backed anything up against Michael Jordan
@@buecomet831 I ain't afraid to trash talk professional that doesn't mean ima win what respect does that get 😂😂... Congrats u trash talked and lost good job lol.
@@buecomet831 having the balls to do it without backing up the talk is just the dumbest f****** thing I've ever heard of in my life and you're giving him credit for it "wow! props there buddy" This is what the world's coming to this is why it's fucked up
I'm not even a basketball fan and I enjoyed this video immensely. It's fascinating to see 2 people so skilled and so competitive to one another that it left us all spellbound. Rest in peace Drazen.
Petro was unreal....I consider myself lucky to have seen so many of his games while he was on the Nets. Just a special player.
@Cody Levinson He scored over 100 points in one game people forget that. And what MJ is for Americans and the World, Petrović is to us Croatians
@@guyguy7928 100% true but the level of competition also plays a role.
@@simonbionary11010 true but 100 points is 100 points and he scored 112
@david carrasquilla Just look up on youtube for games when he played for Cibona Zagreb 85/86, they were european champions back then, it was magical.
@@mummo96 @ back then I thought it was a top basketball, now I know it was just a second hand level basketball compared to nba.
One of the most underrated players in NBA history. RIP D. Petrovic, NBA really misses players like you
I'd say THE most underrated player in modern NBA. Toni Kukoc used to say he was their MJ...in Croatia. Cut in his prime, what a trajic loss
Probably yes because his career in NBA ended tragically but on the other hand he was already a Legend in Europe. One of the best 3 European players ever.
@@vdLeo-je6os Did you follow his career? In Croatia I mean? His game really hit stride in the NBA after a few years when he was allowed to do more but Toni Kukoc said he was the Croatian MJ. In fact some said he had already peaked n was past his prime in America. Such a tragic loss. Great guy and one of the GOATs
@@Order-pu5ub He was very young and so ahead of the other basketball players in Croatia ( probably his opponents were not so serious in my opinion). His career started when he played for Real Madrid and had great games in Yugoslavia and Croatia National team. He made a mistake to sign with Portland. This player was a superstar in Europe and had so much Ego. The guy wasn't used to play for 10 or 15 minutes from the bench. He took it badly but fortunately he signed for New Jersey and so he showed to his critics how great shooting guard he was. He wasn't something special as a defender but he was a good passer and a stealer. But he was great shooter and a born leader of course which was his biggest advantage. The guy has never been afraid of Michael Jordan and his rediculus trash talking.
@@vdLeo-je6os Jordan was jus tryin 2 get in his ops head. He loved 2 play mind games. But there will never be a player better. It's impossible. MJ today would avg 45 a game. But this was about Petrovic. He's as good a shooting guard as a gunslinger/marksman as anyone I've ever seen. He's way more beloved in America than ppl in Europe probably think. They knew he was the real deal. Croatia was a great team. I felt kinda bad that MJ n Pippen abused Kukoc because the Bulls drafted his rights and they HATED Jerry Krauss, and Kukoc was "his guy". But a player like Dražen will be celebrated for hundreds of years. His greatness crossed continents, race, language, everything. He is the best European player by far. Thanks for all the info! R.I.P. Drežen Petrović. Much love 👍🏼‼️
Never heard of this guy, but goodness what a beast from what I see in this clip. Cut short so young and suddenly. Much respect to him! 🏀
When he died it was a gut punch to the league. A lot of players, and coaches like Chuck Daly, really liked and respected this guy.
I had the privilege of being old enough to have watched him. It was so sad when he passed. I'm glad people remember.
As well as I. I watched him every chance I got. What a beautiful basketball player
Sadly, it's mostly those of us old enough to have seen him that remember him. A lot of younger fans don't know about him.
@@davidmartinez52420 they atleast know him now through gadget media. One of my pals named his first born son drazen
@@nassiglutt6587 That's pretty cool, man
yeah! same here dude!
Imagine if Drazen would have been on a team like the Celtics or Bulls in that era. Loved that he wasn't cocky but was just confident enough to have zero fear.
It was great seeing him playing after all these years. well edited with good commentary
brown55061 the bulls would have won 10 chips.
His cockiness wasn´t out of blue, he backed it up with great play
Imagine if the Bulls had Drazen instead of Kukoc
Nl
Young kids, you dont know how good Drazen was, of you did you would not ever say the words "best shooter ever" on anybody else without thinking. A pleasure to watch him play, true great
Haha no. Nowitzki is far and away the best European NBA player ever.
Loved Drazen's game. He was a part of what got me seriously playing hard even when the odds where against our team
the BEST comment on here
He’s got that underdog energy that I love. I’m an underdog in music and always was in sports too. I played basketball and soccer. Have always been good at that and music but no one gives me the chance. That’s why I love guys like him who are also so clearly talented and hardworking but people overlook. Never give up! I’m so glad you got to watch him play over there. If he hadn’t died so soon I would have definitely known him more as I was an avid NBA fan in the 90s. Grew up in Portland. RIP Drazen
I had the honor of knowing him personally as a kid, he was our hero. And really great and simple guy. You are truly missed Dražen.
Here from Mexico we will miss him, great player not haughty at all.
Was he a great ballplayer as a kid?
@@reekgoesoutside Yeah, basically he was a basketball prodigy, but I was a kid in the 80's when he was already a well known famous athlete in our country and beyond. He's older than me. 16 years older.
😥 sad man, what a shame, criminal he was taken on the eve of his prime!
@@letsallgetalong5499 Yeah, truly sad, I guess it was "in the stars" for him to go this early and in this way. Unfortunately.
When John Stockton, Lebron, MJ, Jason Kidd, and Reggie Miller all say you're good, you must be pretty good.
of course. he's dead its outta respect, and the mystery of what could have happened. he was good. but ..... not realistic. die young, die a hero
TJ Marsh Had he been on a more dominant team playing his favored style he probably would have made a real impact.
P
Steve Kerr too
TJ Marsh not really, reggie Miller didn’t have to pick him and he did. I don’t believe all those specific comments were out of respect of his death. He had to be really good.
Wow! Thank you for sharing this. RIP to a real special guy. I can't believe he passed. That is really devastating. His memory lives on and the Anniversary of his remembrance will be coming up soon. 🙏🏾💐❤
I enjoyed that. Thank you for compiling this!
I had to hold my tears in at the end of the video. Never heard of him but respect him so much now after seeing this. RIP, brata...
Man who you telling
Stephen Irby lmfao🤣🤣🤣
Yeah. I got a little welled up there and I'm not even a big basketball fan (not that I have against it). Everyone liked watching the Bulls back when I was a kid though.
Same here
I was just about there with you. That was incredibly sad. Definitely didn't see that coming.
I'm from the balkans (Slovenia), my dad wept when he died. He's pretty widely received as a GOAT among older people here.
C´mon Slovenia is not "the balkans" you have the Alps on your door step. I drive from Vienna, where I come from, to Ljubljana in round about 2 till 2,5 hours by car. But beside of that..I remember that sad day Drazen died...He was one of my most favourite Basketball players of all time...respectively always a member of my personal starting 5 till today.
@@cx5159 Look at a map and look for the balkan or are you living in the years before 1992? Then I would suggest to consult a doctor.
michael grabner Slovenia is on the Balkans as it is south of the Soca-Vipava-Krka-Sava-Danube border. It is also on the Adriatic Sea which is the western border of the Balkan Peninsula. Indeed, geography is not at all impacted by how far it is from where you are at any point in time. One day you’ll be long dead - thankfully - and Slovenia will still be on the Balkans.
Legend in Euro's sense.
@@cx5159 they're gonna start another goddamned regional war, but this time in youtube comments
At least he did what he loved,was well respected by idols not just fans/family & he was really good at something most people dream about! Nothing but love RIP
Excellent video. I’m 43 and was a freshman high school basketball player in 1993. I was a huge fan and he was a special guy. Thanks for making this. 🙏
That was a soul-crushing ending to that story. I'm so sad now. Thank you for telling this part of his story
I hate death it's not fair but who am I
@@jeromeashley9972 a human being, don’t sell yourself short brother
Had no idea he died… was tuned in 110% and then oh yea, tragic accident and I’m like WTF!?!
If Reggie Miller who was one of the best shooters in NBA history has Drazen's name come out of his mouth first, that speaks volumes!
Manee they jus don't kno bro
U said it!!
Yes he was a very good player in fact the only one that went to a battle with MJ. He was Very calm and explosive when he had too. He would it be in the same braking as MJ if he wouldn’t died. But that don’t make an excuse for lebron say that MJ wasn’t the best of all time he still in the denial phase
@@williamvicente2301 If you are talking about the beginning interview lebron was asked who was the best international player of all time not who is the best player of all time.
I guarantee it, especially when Reggie says that drazen should take the last shot, I remember seeing him play when I was young but forgot about him and never knew that he died in a car accident 😢....wow
Loved his determination. Didn't back down to anybody.
One of my favorite all time players of all time I would watch the nets just to see him shoot pure magic .the will he had to win was impeccable. So sad he tragically died on June 7 1993 he was one of the best and would have been even better .you are still missed draz.but never forgotten can't believe it's almost 30 years you left us R I P brother I hope to meet you on the other side
The ending was shocking for me, someone who didn't know about him.
Same smh
Now you know. He's like legend in Balkan basketball.
@@tvojpolubrat4234 What was the feeling there when he left to play in America?
@@melvina628 it was the only way he actually could follow. I mean his talent belonged to that NBA and back then it was too difficult for a european to enter the Nba. Although Europe had some great superstars he was above their level.
@@DsLmaNiaC I see. Thank you.
Dude had so much to give, dude was fearless, r.i.p. Petrovic
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Sin leads to hell, keep focused, the devil is on earth to destroy your soul. But God wants to give you everlasting Joy. But our sin is keeping this from happening. You must stop sinning and turn to Jesus Christ he is your only hope. He can save you from eternal suffering under the Earth, where hell is hot.. Not everyone who calls me their Lord will get into the kingdom of heaven. Only the ones who obey my Father in heaven will get in. Matthew 7:21
How did he passed?? Nevermind, I saw it. 💔
I had the honor of meeting him at basketball camp when I was young and you could just see that he had the Charisma and the talent and the heart for being a great basketball player and it was it was a tragic of losing him at such a young age and there won't be anybody like him again you know but he sure to give Michael a good tough battle
Great video, Petrovic was a true legend and repped hard for European players until the end, rest in power to that brother!
man i was so hyped learning about him. sucks so bad he died rip legend
i have no idea too thats why no one on nba would talk about him anyway
This was an interesting video and it’s so sad to learn that he died so young.
Yea he died in car crash by stupid bitch who lived and forgot about him very soon.. Sad.
Mr MarkeZG really why what happened, just curious. What was her story
@@chadlion3832 he was the croatian basketball player(im croatian) and he died in germany on a highway cause of a girl he was with,she was a reckless driver
As a Croatian myself I can say that back when he was a kid he didn’t have the conditions to play bc the country was poor and after his basketball training he would break into the gym and train ALONE for 4 hours every day. This man loved basketball soo much and since he died no one in Croatia, imo, even in Europe was born ,to this day,with such love and will for basketball. Rest in peace legend❤️🏀🇭🇷
What about Porzingis?
2 great athletes just came out of Europe in Porzingis and Giannis and there's loads more that could be named.
You can't compare Porzingis to this guy he was the European Jordan. Luka Doncic is going to surpass every European player to ever play in the NBA.
@Danilo Blandon wut, They play football. Barely 12 countries play cricket in the world at any competitive level.
Martina breaking and entering, what a criminal
Thank you very much for this. He was a LEGEND 🔥
Fantastic presentation. Thank you for this.
Wow, can’t believe I didn’t know who he was. I’m honestly embarrassed I didn’t. This was easily 10 of the best minutes I’ve ever spent on KZhead.
Yes I appreciated this story as well. Might have to see if the author has any other videos.
Yeah I kinda agree...
Agreed
Same
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I love that underdog mentality! Very inspiring 💪🏾
Man this video dang near me got me in tears. Dont ever let anyone convince you cant do something no matter how impossible the goal is.
27 years ago on this day...Rest in peace Petro.
Ultimate hustler with a killer shot. With todays game he would have been able to average 5 to 8 points a game more.
@@chrisphillips475 he was a Jordan Stop Sign...
Artifacts187 pass the blunt bro
Crazy how it’s been 27 years already. Time sure is flying by......Sheeesh!
You'll always be in our hearts! Greetings from Serbia.
It almost makes me cry to read such a comment from a serb! Its heartwarming to know there are many people like me (as a croatian cheering for people like Djokovic), who can respect or even have Love for the people of a Nation you were in a war with. Nek te bog sacuva brate!
Great share featuring a great talent. I'm a Cavs fan and remember Drazen frustrating me. Tough defense. Top-shelf offense. Fast as hell with a quick trigger, I saw him play live and was like, "Holy smokes." The Nets beat us that night, and I spent hours during and after the game cussing him out. But it was a love/hate fan thing. You know. And yet, I'd forgotten about him unit this vid.
Watching anybody fearlessly put it right in Jordan's face is AWESOME.
@O R You completely wrong man. He was from beautiful costal town on Adriatic coast. Very touristic place, with no "hoods" whatsoever in your sence of meaning. From a let's say upper middle class family bacground. He start to play for a YU national tim when he was 15-16 of age and was a super star, a wunderkind. A real darling of a whole nation. Ohhh I see you are "westerner" Europian so you must know how was it in YU back then? 🤔 Never been on holiday in Dalmatia? The time and the place he grow up was great, a golden time for us from ex YU my "western" neibour. 😎
Both grew up dominating their competition, they share the hunter mentality. Petro is by miles the best European player ever and probably the best non-US player as well.
@O R Drazen wasn´t an Eastern European but a South European!!!
@D_A Actually, the Balkans are the Balkans: Balkan and Mediterranean, not Eastern European. All you need to do is look at a map of Europe.
Rest on, Drazen. Appreciate what he contributed to the sport and to people who face challenges in any way❤️💯🙏🏾
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And as it turned out...he was all that, and much more! Dude played up in the lights! A true highflyer!
I do not watch NBA basketball anymore. But back then with players like these, you couldn’t help but be mesmerized by the talent.
Fun Fact: Drazen Petrovićs’ mother babysat Stephen Curry when he was a kid. Also when Stephen Curry won 2015 Championship he gave his game winning Jersey to Drazens Mother to put in Drazens Museum.
Wow that's amazing!
inspirational
Wow
true story
Wowww
Respect 🔥 The fact that Petrovic came up against Jordan with all he’s got just shows how confident and capable he was and how much he loved the game. Challenging the GOAT and not backing down warrior style, always giving the game his best, pioneering European basketball, mad respect right there. R.I.P. legend 🙏🏻
We know who the best is #23
everyone tried to challenge the GOAT, but every single one of them turned out to be a push-over, including drazen.
Yeah, he was able to have some success against Jordan. The narrative that he was a threat of any kind to Jordan is preposterous. If MJ played at 100% and Drazen played at 100%, Jordan would win every time.
So we're congratulating Petrovic for doing what he's SUPPOSED TO DO?? lol Pro basketball standards has gone down in this era.
@@Tusc9969 Every player in the NBA is supposed to produce cause youre in the premier league, but do they all produce? In every performance based job, recognition is warranted. You're not talking about toll booth attendants.
Respect. Thank you
Much much love and respect to this beast
Trailblazer fan here. I was lucky enough to watch Drazen play live. I remember the night he was traded. We used to go where the Blazers parked and get autographs from them as they left. Some nights they would not sign anything for us. The night Drazen was traded he stood there and signed for every person who asked him. It was great to watch. It wasn't until the next morning we learned he was traded. He really was a wonderful person.
I'll never forget hearing about how Michael Jordan reacted to hearing of his death. It was just before the start of the 1993 NBA Finals when Drazen died in that car crash, and when the news reached Michael Jordan, his reaction was "no way that Dragon is dead, you mean Dragon is dead, I don't believe it." Michael Jordan had given Drazen Petrovic the nickname of "Dragon", and it showed how much respect he had gained for him as an NBA player, may his soul eternally rest in peace...
rip kid..dragon
because he couldn't pronounce his name!!!!but Dragon he was!!!
That’s a really dull story. It was just a casual expression of surprise by MJ and now you’re just trying to read something that isn’t there into it.
@RDA Nice comprehension skills.
@@rotwart 😂😂😂
What an awesome relationship they had. Sometimes a bond is built between two great rivals.
I enjoyed this very much. Great Job 👍🏾
One of the most underrated players of all time RIP Drazen Petrovic
@nathan stewart He said underrated buddy, not overrated
@@thisjointisloose :DDDDDD
he wasn't underrated...as u heard in this video everybody knew him, respected him and feared him..
All european players were underrated in the NBA and he was the first who opened the door of the NBA to europeans. I was a kid but i remember legendary fights between Petrovic, Sabonis and Galis
As we call him in Šibenik "our lil guy" can only be underrated by those who know nothing about the game.
Rip drazen petrovic
The dragon
Rip
MJ had that man wacked
@@mykebaker7112 definitely a sacrifice, funny how the first game of the nets season that was against the bulls
Facts RIP
Thank you for this video, bro.
I remember watching this guy play in the NBA back then and remember saying to myself... This guy is fearless 🔥🔥🔥
R.I.P Drazen Petrovich, God bless his family and friends 🙏🏾
Petrović
I remember him. He was a little pest. Very underrated ballplayer. He was a pioneer to the European basketball community.
???? How is he underrated? ??? They put his ass in the HOF which he wasn't close in stats, years, or championships to deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. I'm sorry I think they gave that European a little bit of respect. You only had two and a half years in the league that he did good
Last time I checked it was Basketball Hall of Fame, not NBA Hall of Fame. World Champion, two time olympic silver medalist and everything you could imagine in european basketball. His HOF status is more then deserved.
@@tbug5737 and how many non-nba players are there in the "basketball hall of fame" ? lol
That team was also a pest. Derrick Coleman, Kenny Anderson etc. Can’t name the rest but they definitely were competitive.
@@janshegers7667 there are plenty of people who were not playing ball at all.
Im in tears thanks for this i really didnt k ow about him now i do and he was truly amazing r.i.p "Drazen" :(
Oh man, rest in peace man…Really sorry about this bro. God bless you.
Drazen Petrovic was one of my favorite Blazers of all time. I was sad when Portland traded him to the Nets. But I was also happy knowing that Drazen was going to get the playing time he wanted. When I lived in Germany. I was able to go to Zagreb where Drazen is buried. I left his Portland Trailblazers jersey at his statue outside the Drazen Petrovic Basketball Hall.
Class gesture!
I still have my Portland Drazen Jersey
Big RESPECT bro 💪💪
@Justin Kevalaitis If Croatia had Sabonis , Usa would be having some serious problems winning.
Zagreb backwards is Bergaz. Asi como el fue
Some G.O.A.T’s have great teams and some G.O.A.T’s shine on their own regardless. R.I.P to incredible talent 🙏🏽
He is the definition of a guy you hate to play against but loved to have on your team.
Very well constructed video, great job!
Damn, I hadn’t heard of him and am not much of a basketball enthusiast but this was an exciting reel! Then it hit me like a ton of bricks when it was revealed that his life was cut short in an accident. Totally knocked the wind out of my sails. RIP Drazen.
Exactly the same here - Im not a majot bb fan (and I was facinated by the competitive rivalry) but I wondered why id never ever come across his name before - its terrible when great potential is cut short like that RIP Drazen.
Day when Dražen died, Croatian basketball started to decline
Yeah stunted me too, Rip Germany,s GOAT
Not a fan, but I remember the name.
yeah, did not expect that at all. damn
You know someone’s basketball talent is on a different level when that someone is able to frustrate the GOAT.
@Nintariz True. This vid is an exaggeration. lol
@Nintariz dont be a fool pls...
@@s_ame1135 Dražen is STILL TO THIS DAY third on the list of 3pts shooters!!!! if he didnt died he would put jordan in his pocket. Jordan is goat but others made him. Drazen had potential to be GOAT if he didnt died.
I remember getting a Petrovic 1992-1993 Topps Gold Card when I was 12 and was super excited about it haha. Seems like 50 lifetimes ago. But he was an absolute sniper with the basketball. Dude could put your lights out all day with long / short-range jumpers.
Respect all day. 💯
He was right there with MJ for me. I still tell people to this day about Drazen . I remember my best friend knocking on my door giving me the news about his accident. Very sad day. Rip #3
NO HE WASN'T. If you could magically talk to Drazen he'd say the same thing. STOP glorifying the poor man because he tragically died. He was very good but reggie miller level at best. STOP!
@@richardyocum353 hey dum az. Its my opinion. Up there with MJ meaning both were my favs.
That is what grit and not ever giving up looked like. To know you had no chance, but to still fight to the end. Mad Respect!
He may have been as great as Bird or Magic had he lived longer,what a player.
No chance?? There’s ALWAYS a chance.
⚡️💥🎯
That motherfucker actually thought he had a chance against the Black Jesus. That's why he was so great
@@pierrefab7202 Like there's always a chance to win the lottery.
Great vid! RIP Drazen, always enjoyed watching you play🍻
A legend, that left us way too quicly. Remember the day of the accident, still getting tears in my eyes whren remembering it. With his brother Aci, that was a splendid 3 point shootet, they formed a team we ex Yu basketball lovers won't ever forget. Also privately a man of honous and respect. Rip
The most underrated player of all time.
😔 Best player all time of all time
What a shame. One sport I don't care for but he was good!
Underrated for who?
Not in EU.
Maybe in the USA. In Europe we all know how amazing he was, he was terrible as rival
Growing up in Chicago I was a huge NBA fan going back to before Jordan played in the NBA. I got to see Jordan play live and also watched every game on tv. I watched those games that Drazen played against the Bulls and Jordan plus any other games Drazen played in that were broadcast nationally. He was a true superstar and not only the best European player I have ever seen but, simply one of the best NBA players I have ever watched. At the end of the season before he died I remember thinking, wow wait till next year, he will be a marquee player. It’s such a shame that he lost his life so young. The NBA not only lost a great player but a great ambassador to the game. The only other players that I have seen play with the same heart and determination were Jordan and Larry Bird and Kobe. What a huge loss, Rest In Peace.
Petro for 3? Yes!
That was a really nice take, totally agree. Good taste in basketball
I was amazed great player but I was not expecting the end. Much respect you will not be forgotten.