Nikos Zisis: The time has arrived to announce my retirement from active play

Nikos Zisis announced his retirement from basketball.

This is his statement (basketnews.com)

 

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“The time has arrived to announce my retirement from active play. It’s a perfectly conscious decision because I know I’ve given everything.

I loved basketball since I was a kid but I never thought I would make such a big,exciting and memorable trip. I am proud of what I have achieved,but also of what I have not achieved because I have always given 100% of my soul, mind and body.

Basketball is to me much more than a game. I loved not only playing, but also discussing, analysing, always thinking about how me and my team are going to get better. I want to say a big thank you to all my teammates, my coaches, all the team staff, to my opponents!

I will never forget the fans and the people for their love and support, both in Greece and abroad, wherever I played. I feel blessed for the friendships and life relationships I created. For the many journeys, the joys, sorrows, images and emotions that I will carry with me forever!

It was meant to be and I am very glad that the circle closes just the way it had opened: at AEK, the team where I grew into a man and experienced a lot. The national team flows in my blood and it will always be the team of my heart! The blue and white jersey marked me, defined me and the pride I feel for all those summers I spent fighting for it cannot be described in words!

A circle that lasted as long as a lifetime ends here! But life can’t wait. The fight continues. Without the ball in my hands, but with the ball always in my mind and in my heart.”