Drazen Petrovic: The Untold Story (Extended Version)

Dražen Petrović, one of the greatest European basketball players of all time, and a pioneer for Europeans to the NBA, shines once again in this special mini-documentary filmed by TRT World’s Semra Hunter.

At the height of his career, Dražen was tragically killed in 1993 at the age of 28 in a car crash. 24 years later, Semra met with Dražen’s mother in Zagreb for an interview. There, Mrs. Petrovic asked her to help find the friend who was also in the car during accident to ask the woman what her son’s final words were. Semra found the woman - a Turkish-German by the name of Hilal Edebal- and brought the two together for the very first time.

[devae]

I am American, from Detroit, MI and I remember when Petro died. That's my dude!! #3DP

[jardindorado]

I'm from Madrid and I had to suffer him as an opponent most of the time until he became a Real Madrid player. From then on, everything changed from hating him to loving him and, of course, I was shocked and sad when he died. We had already suffered the death of Fernando Martín the same way. Without any doubt, Drazen is the best European player ever. I'll never forget him.

[patrickvuyancih]

As a Croatian-American basketball player myself I couldn't have been prouder of what he was accomplishing! He inspired so many of us here in Cleveland where there has been a Croatian community since the late 1800's. Sadly, tragically, he was gone too soon! RIP

[zok]

What an amazing man and basketball player was Dražen. I am happy that I saw him playing for Šibenika and for Cibona....and for both, Yugoslavian and Croatian National Teams.
R.I.P Dražen Petrović

[dionysise]

i remember the day he passed away. i was 14. cant describe how much of a shock it was for European bball fans. i think many people, including me, never fully got over it. RIP Drazen. you live among stars now. maybe earths stars weren't enough bright for your talents

[drewbranch]

As a kid growing in New York and where basketball is a practically a religion. Where I used to watch games during the summer at Ruckus Park, a basketball purist at heart. I would say, Drazen was a sensational player and certainly prolific. I still remember the breaking news on espn about his tragedy, I was numb and could not believe it, what a player! My man could ball.

[richardkrivik]

I was 14 years old when he passed away..and I was a second devision bball player that time. Till now and still Forever I will miss him..Look up to him and Still Proud of him.. He Still live in my heart as an Eastern European..(I’m a Hungarian) RIP the Best EU nba Player

[dusanmaruncic]

Najbolji europski igrač svih vremena i među pet na svitu.👑👑♥️🇭🇷👍

[Kaniala-ls]

Hvala ti Drazene za sve, a pogotovo za vatreno srce I dusu s kojom si igrao.

[Breeder]

I watched Draz as a Portland fan and am still upset they traded him. We were so lucky that we got to see a flash of his greatness and I wish he had another 5 years to show the world what his potential really was! Forever young Draz. You will NEVER be forgotten!

[neptun]

Man, this was touching..this hug between two important women in Dražen's short

[danx]

This bloke fave the way for all European players. This bloke is a true legend

[intersanctum]

One of the greatest? GREATEST without any doubt, and he died when he was 28.

[sashasavic]

Together with Vlade Divac great player ever from former

[chocolatetownforever]

What a great documentary. Amazing job.

[williamdavis]

The Nets were my favorite team as a kid even though they weren't very good. Drazen was a special player that gave my Nets a chance to become a top team.

His death really gutted me as a 13 year old.

Thank you TRT for making this documentary, he was truly a revolutionary player.

[antonijajelic]

Drazen was born in Sibenik.Šibenik is an old Croatian Mediterranean royal city from at least 9 centuries, with 2 National Parks and about a hundred islands. 🌞🇭🇷

[ruudvanelck]

Controlled the game in every aspect, Best European player ever & one of the all time great's. Legend!

[Raulxxx]

Fue el único jugador europeo capaz de tocarle los cojones a Michael Jordan.

[manuelohim]

Dražen Petrović, NEPONOVLJIV! <3 <3 <3