Dražen Petrović was a professional basketball player. Petrović died on June 7, 1993, in Denkendorf, Bavaria, Germany. Petrović was born on October 22, 1964, in Šibenik, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Petrović’s weight was 200 pounds. Petrović’s height was 6 ft 5 in. This article takes a deep dive into Dražen Petrović’s net worth.
Image Credit: Cavic = Steve LipofskyPetrović started playing professionally in 1979. In the 1986 draft, Petrović was chosen number 60 in round 3 by the Portland Trail Blazers. Petrović left the game of basketball in 1993.
Petrović played for the KK Šibenka during 1979-1983 as well as the KK Cibona in 1984-1988. Later, Petrović played for the Real Madrid Baloncesto throughout 1988-1989, the Portland Trail Blazers over 1989-1990, and the New Jersey Nets during 1990 1992. Some of the highlights of Dražen Petrović’s career included: 2× EuroLeague champion, 4× Euroscar, 2× Mr. Europa, EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer, 2× FIBA Saporta Cup Finals Top Scorer, FIBA Korać Cup Finals Top Scorer, ACB statistical leaders, All-NBA Third Team, ACB era finals, FIBA European Selection, FIBA’s 50 Greatest Players, 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors, Golden Badge – Zlatna značka, Yugoslav competition, Croatian competition, No. 3 Retired numbers, No. 10 retired by KK Cibona, 2× FIBA Saporta Cup champion, FIBA World Championship MVP, and FIBA EuroBasket MVP.
Petrović set a career record of 4,461 (15.4 ppg) points, 669 (2.3 rpg) rebounds, and 701 (2.4 apg) assists.
Player annual payments can range between a couple thousand dollars and tens of millions of dollars per annum, depending on a number of circumstances. Although most professional NBA players earn a salary of around $2 million, some with D-league crossover deals earn as little as $50,000. The salary cap for National Basketball Association players is close to $100 million, although currently no player earns anywhere near that amount. The top players earn approximately $35 million. Outside of the National Basketball Association, salaries can be under $20,000 annually for minor league teams.
So what was basketball player Dražen Petrović’s net worth at the time of death? Our estimate for Dražen Petrović’s net worth at death is:
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