Filip Petrusev’s Brief Stint in the NBA: One Game and a Trade to the Clippers

Filip Petrusev has already played as many games in the NBA as there have been transfers: one. The 23-year-old, 2.11 meter Serbian center has been included in the James Harden operation and from now on he will play for the Clippers. His time with the Sixers has been the most fleeting in memory. He played only 2:41 before being traded.

The Balkan player played the franchise’s last match, a comfortable victory over the Blazers, and only had the chance to grab one rebound. Nothing else. In Philadelphia they have barely had the chance to test him. Yes, he participated in the Summer League.although playing only two games with socks 21.8 minutes, 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks.

Petrusev grew up in the Red Star and Partizan youth teams before sign for Baskonia at only 14 years old. He spent two seasons in Vitoria before leaving for the United States, where he continued his training in various institutes. When choosing a university he opted for Gonzaga, where he averaged 17.5 points and 7.9 rebounds in the two courses he stayed there.

Draft number 50

In 2021, The center was drafted by the Sixers with number 50. He decided to return home to start his professional career. He signed for the Mega Basket and then for him Anadolu Efeswith him he proclaimed Euroleague champion although with a limited role. Last season he was one of the most popular additions of the Red Starwith whom he had stockings 10.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 12.6 efficiency.

In the summer he decided to make the jump to the NBA trying to get a place in the Sixers in the shadow of Joel Embiid. difficult ballot to be one of the substitutes for the current MVP of the season. He lasted one game in Philadelphia before packing his bags to the other side of the United States and flying to The Angels. Petrusev has just arrived in the best League in the world, but he already knows first-hand how it works.

2023-10-31 11:36:28
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