BC Khimki signed Pat Burke 8 november 2007

BC Khimki signed the captain of National team of Ireland, who else has the nationality of USA, Patrik (Pat) Burke for the season 2007/2008. 33-years old player can play the center and the power forward. Last season he played in NBA club Phoenix Suns.

— Unfortunately, we don’t know when exactly our center Macej Lampe will reactive after the injury of eye. – said the General Manager of BC Khimki Victor BYCHKOV. – That’s why we decided to secure our team and signed Burke. Although we have Morgunov and Wilkinson, who can play as center. Patrik is a player of experience, well known and we hope he will help our team soon.

Patrik John (Pat) Burke
Height 211 cm, weight 112 kg
Born: 14.12.1973

Career:
1993/1997 – Auburn (NCAA, USA)
1997/1998 — Tau Ceramica Vitoria (Spain)
1998/2001 — Panathinaikos Athens (Greece)
2001/2002 — Maroussi Anthens (Greece)
2002/2003 — Orlando Magic (NBA,USA)
2003/2004 — Gran Canaria (Spain)
2004/2005 — Real Madrid (Spain)
2005/2007 — Phoenix Suns (NBA,USA)


Since 8th of November – the player of BC Khimki

Achievements:

1997 — Нonorable mention All-Southeastern Conference by the Associated Press
1999, 2000, 2001 —Greek League Champion (Panathinaikos)
2001 — Suproleague finalist
2005 —Spanish ACB Champion