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Pat Burke
Phoenix Suns
PositionCenter/Power Forward
Personal information
BornDecember 14, 1973
Dublin, Ireland
NationalityIreland
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
CollegeAuburn University
Playing career2002–present
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Patrick (Pat) John Burke (born December 14 1973 in Dublin, Ireland) is a professional basketball player in the NBA currently with the Phoenix Suns. He is the first Irish-born player in NBA history. He is captain of the Irish national basketball team.

Undrafted out of Auburn University, he signed a contract with the Orlando Magic in 2002 and played 62 games for them, averaging 4.3 points and 2.4 rebounds. He did not play in the NBA during the 2003-04 NBA season or the 2004-05 NBA season.

Burke attended Mariner High School in Cape Coral, Florida, USA. He did not play organized basketball until age 16.[citation needed]

Pat Burke is a fan favorite in Phoenix and fans will often chant MVP when he is shooting free throws.


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