Real Madrid Remembers Dražen Petrović on 33rd Anniversary of His Death

European basketball runner-up Real Madrid honored its former player, Dražen Petrović, on the 33rd anniversary of his tragic death. Petrović, a Croatian national team player, lost his life in a car accident in Germany on June 7, 1993.

Petrović played for Real Madrid during the 1988 and 1989 seasons, leaving a significant mark on the club's history. The club highlighted his "exhibitions in the white jersey" that secured his place in Real Madrid's annals. They shared a photograph of the Croatian player and a video commemorating his time with the team.

The "Royal Club" recalled Petrović's performance in the European Cup Winners' Cup final, where he scored 62 points to lead the team to victory against Snaidero Caserta. That same year, Real Madrid also won the Spanish Cup. Petrović was only 28 years old when the fatal accident occurred.

Before joining Real Madrid, Petrović played for Šibenka and Cibona in Croatia. He later moved to the NBA, playing for the Portland Trail Blazers and then the New Jersey Nets. The Nets retired his No. 3 jersey after his passing. The article also notes that Real Madrid's current Croatian player, Mario Hezonja, was part of the team that recently exited the Spanish league playoffs.

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They secured him a place in Real Madrid's history.