Brooklyn Nets: Drazen Petrovic’s Top 5 Moments

In honor of Drazen Petrovic’s birthday yesterday, we at Nothin’ But Nets want to celebrate with Nets fans. Although his career was tragically cut short, he still left his mark on the game.

For those who unfamiliar with Drazen Petrovic, he was a member of the New Jersey Nets from 1991 to 1993. On January 23, 1991 the Nets made a three team trade to acquire Petrovic. Upon his arrival, his numbers with the Nets increased immediately. The following season, the Nets would make him their full-time starting shooting guard. From there, Petrovic never looked back. In his two seasons as a starter, he averaged over 20 points per game. Very impressive for a guy taken in the third round of the 1986 draft.

Petrovic looked to be New Jersey’s saving grace. He led the Nets into the playoffs, and the team looked poised for future success. Unfortunately, Petrovic died in the summer of 1993. Although his stint with the Nets was short, it is not forgotten. Months after his death on November 11, 1993, the Nets retired Petrovic’s number 3.

Petrovic’s Highlights

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Since Petrovic had such a short career, his best moments are very few. He only had about two years where he shined bright. What made him so special is the what-if factor. Everyone knows how well he played late in his career and thought that he would have more to offer in years to come. He was just entering his prime and players around the league noticed it. Reggie Miller has even gone so far as to call him one of the greatest shooters of all time. But with little highlights to go on, here are five of Petrovic’s top moments and accomplishments.