Beno Udrih, Slovenian playmaker with over 800 games in the NBA, has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 39.
They say professional athletes die two deaths- the first being when you’re unable to play the sport any longer. It has taken me 2 long years to accept and announce my retirement from playing basketball. Coming from a small village in Slovenia to playing 13 consecutive years in the NBA and winning 2 championships, is more than I could have dreamed of and I loved every minute of it. Basketball has been a part of my life professionally since I was 16 years old, and is something I hope I never have to give up. I now want to be a coach just as badly as I wanted to be a professional player back when I was a kid. I hope to share my knowledge and guide the next generation, just as many coaches did for me.
Thank you to the fans & everyone that supported me along the way, especially my family.
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