He said stop at 38, a legend of the sport made a life decision. But for fans, he didn’t have to call it quits, and so they felt truly heartbreaking pain
He decided to call it quits, to say stop, despite the fact that his physique probably would have made it a few more years for sure. But Sergio Rodríguez Gómez from San Cristóbal de La Laguna at age 38 has said enough. He has retired from basketball.
“For 21 years of his life he lit up the parquet floors all over Europe, and also America. He won a lot, in Spain with his Real Madrid, in Russia with CSKA Moscow and also in Italy with Olimpia Milano. He has also been a protagonist at the highest level with his national team, with which he has won medals of all colors at World Championships, European Championships and Olympic Games,” writes Sportmediaset, which paints a picture of the sensational career that this basketball player who has written the history of the last two decades has made. Incredible player.
Rodriguez has said enough
He leaves an incredible legacy to the sport, Rodriguez. Chachismo. And what is it? “It’s a religion for people who love basketball. It’s a way of experiencing basketball, with that curious and cunning look that a child has when he approaches the sport for the first time. And it has a desire to learn, grow, improve, amaze, win. And entertain the audience, while having fun.
Unquestioned charisma off the field that allowed him to raise so many trophies. Of course the same sentiment was also inside the rectangle. He made history, with resounding plays, with incredible assists that went viral on social media in the last period and made the rounds on TV when none of us were aware of what was about to happen with our cell phones in hand. He leaves a void among his fans, who certainly pushed him to continue. But at some point it’s only right. Better to close knowing that he gave his all and go no further. Have a good life, Sergio Rodriguez.
