THE The Philadelphia 76ers big man selected Philippe Petrusev with the No. 50 pick in the 2021 NBA draft looking to add depth to their big man behind Joel EmbiidPetrusev was a productive player both overseas and at Gonzaga University.
After deciding to play in both Turkey in the 2021-22 season and Serbia in the 2022-23 season, Petrusev was ready for the NBA. He came over and played one game for the Sixers before being traded to the The Los Angeles Clippers in the James Harden deal. The Clippers then sold him to Sacramento Kings.
Petrusev then played two games for the Kings before being released. by EuroHoopsPetrusev is back abroad and is set to sign with Olympiacos and be loaned to another club. Crvena Zvezda is the club that is attracting the most interest.
After adding Evan FournierFilip Petrusev is expected to extend his contract with Olympiacos and be loaned to another club for next season. It is no secret that Red Star have a strong interest in the player. More info @Eurohoopsnet And @EurohoopsGR
— Aris Barkas (@arbarkas) September 2, 2024
Petrusev played for Serbia at the Paris Olympics and made an impact on the international stage. Expect him to get another chance in the NBA at some point in the future.
This article was originally published on Sixers Wire: Former Sixers Draft Pick Filip Petrusev Finds New Basketball Home