Last Updated on October 23, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Dražen Petrović — NBA career per-game statistics:
| Season | Team | Age | G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FG% | 3PA | 3P% | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 | POR | 25 | 77 | 0 | 12.6 | 7.6 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 5.5 | .485 | 1.0 | .459 | 2.1 | .844 |
| 1990-91 | 2TM | 26 | 61 | 0 | 16.6 | 10.2 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 8.1 | .493 | 1.1 | .354 | 2.2 | .832 |
| 1990-91 | POR | 26 | 18 | 0 | 7.4 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.9 | .451 | 0.3 | .167 | 1.2 | .682 |
| 1990-91 | NJN | 26 | 43 | 0 | 20.5 | 12.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 9.8 | .500 | 1.4 | .373 | 2.7 | .861 |
| 1991-92 | NJN | 27 | 82 | 82 | 36.9 | 20.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 16.0 | .508 | 3.4 | .444 | 3.5 | .808 |
| 1992-93 | NJN | 28 | 70 | 67 | 38.0 | 22.3 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 16.2 | .518 | 2.4 | .449 | 5.2 | .870 |
| Career | — | — | 290 | 149 | 26.4 | 15.4 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 11.6 | .506 | 2.0 | .437 | 3.3 | .841 |
Dražen Petrović — NBA career totals:
| Year | Team | Age | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | 3PA | 3PM | FTA | FTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 | POR | 25 | 77 | 0 | 967 | 583 | 111 | 116 | 23 | 2 | 96 | 427 | 207 | 74 | 34 | 160 | 135 |
| 1990-91 | 2TM | 26 | 61 | 0 | 1015 | 623 | 110 | 86 | 43 | 1 | 81 | 493 | 243 | 65 | 23 | 137 | 114 |
| 1990-91 | POR | 26 | 18 | 0 | 133 | 80 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 71 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 15 |
| 1990-91 | NJN | 26 | 43 | 0 | 882 | 543 | 92 | 66 | 37 | 1 | 69 | 422 | 211 | 59 | 22 | 115 | 99 |
| 1991-92 | NJN | 27 | 82 | 82 | 3027 | 1691 | 258 | 252 | 105 | 11 | 215 | 1315 | 668 | 277 | 123 | 287 | 232 |
| 1992-93 | NJN | 28 | 70 | 67 | 2660 | 1564 | 190 | 247 | 94 | 13 | 204 | 1134 | 587 | 167 | 75 | 362 | 315 |
| Career | — | — | 290 | 149 | 7669 | 4461 | 669 | 701 | 265 | 27 | 596 | 3369 | 1705 | 583 | 255 | 946 | 796 |
Dražen Petrović — NBA career evolution
| Year | Team | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (S+B) | Impact Index* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 | POR | Bench Spark | 12.6 | Low | 7.6 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 5.4 | Scoring punch in limited minutes; behind Drexler |
| 1990-91† | POR | Depth/Minimal | 7.4 | Very Low | 4.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 3.4 | Struggled to find footing early in season |
| 1990-91† | NJN | Secondary Scorer | 20.5 | Medium | 12.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 8.6 | Immediate boost after midseason trade |
| 1991-92 | NJN | Primary Scorer | 36.9 | High | 20.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 14.1 | Breakout year; efficient and consistent |
| 1992-93 | NJN | Star / Engine | 38.0 | High | 22.3 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 15.0 | True offensive hub; elite shooting and decision-making |
| Career | — | Progressive Rise | 26.4 | Medium-High | 15.4 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 10.5 | Career cut short just as he hit his prime |