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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1973 Tullamore, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Mariner (Cape Coral, Florida) |
| College | Auburn (1993–1997) |
| NBA draft | 1997: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1997–2009 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1997–1998 | TAU Cerámica |
| 1998–2001 | Panathinaikos |
| 2001–2002 | Maroussi |
| 2002–2003 | Orlando Magic |
| 2003–2004 | Gran Canaria |
| 2004–2005 | Real Madrid |
| 2005–2007 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2007–2008 | Khimki BC |
| 2008–2009 | Asseco Prokom Sopot |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Patrick John Burke (born December 14, 1973) is an Irish former professional basketball player. Burke and his family moved from Tullamore in Ireland, to Cleveland, Ohio in the United States when he was three years old.[1] He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for three seasons between 2002 and 2007, for the Orlando Magic and the Phoenix Suns. To date, he is the only Irishman to have played in the NBA. He also played in Europe, mainly in Greece and Spain, before ending his career with Asseco Prokom Sopot. He was a co-captain of the senior Ireland national team and also represented his country at the World University Games.