His decision to put an end to a long career announced Giannis Athens. The 37 -year -old guard leaves active action after a course almost 20 years old in Greek and non -stadiums, something that he disclosed through social media.
In his relevant posting, the Athens He thanked those who believed in him, his old coaches and teammates, his associates and his family. At the same time, he gave the message that he would stay close to the basketballbut with another role.
In his professional career, which began in 2006, Athenaeus went through many groups, including Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, AEK, PAOK and Mars. He spent his last season in the Elite League with his jersey Pantracic. Has been, at the same time, international with National Greece.
In detail what he wrote:
“And so after 19 years of professional career on the stadiums it is time to say the most difficult” goodbye “.
When I started I was just a kid with a ball in his hands, full of dreams, who never imagined that this route would take me so far.
Proud of what I lived, I am leaving full, not because love was extinguished, but because inside me I know that this circle was closed exactly as I wanted it: with dignity, with clear conscience, and especially with the heart full.
Thanks to all the teams who embraced me at every station of my career. Symphasists who spent countless hours together, coaches who believed me and those who questioned me as they made me go beyond my limits.
But above all, I would like to thank my family, who stood like a rock at every moment of my career and was on the difficult days. Finally, a big thank you to two more people. The two George (Panos Mr. Dimitropoulos). One unfortunately is no longer with us, but they were the two people who helped me make my professional dreams and were on my side at every step.
We say it again. With another role, but with the same love!
With respect,
Giannis Athens ».
See this post on Instagram.
Source: Sport Fm
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