When the Chicago Bulls drafted Drazen Petrovic, a Yugoslavian player, in 1986, he became the first European player in team history. The popularity of "Dr. J" and Larry Bird had paved the way for other international players to enter the league and make their mark. In just 69 games with Chicago, Petrovic averaged 17.6 points per game and became a fan favorite. He tragically died in a car accident on
