Say goodbye to the NBA! The 35-year-old sharpshooter officially retired due to injury, opening a new chapter in his life

A piece of news full of reluctance came from the NBA arena - 35-year-old Croatian sharpshooter Boyan Bogdanovic officially announced through his personal Instagram that he would end his 10-year NBA career. His last play was on April 28, 2024, when he underwent initial surgery on his left foot.

"Sometimes in life, you are not choosing the moment, but choosing you at all times. " Boyang began like this in his retirement statement. Between the lines, a professional athlete's helplessness and tenacity in the face of injuries is revealed. He has continued to fight against foot injuries over the past 14 months, undergoing two surgeries and countless hard rehabilitation training, but ultimately failed to return to the field. At this moment, he chose to end the NBA chapter.

Bachelor's basketball journey from the Balkans to the top of the world

Boyan's basketball journey began in the Bosnia-Hebei city of Mostar, and he even dabbled in football and water polo during his childhood. His career footprints are spread across the top European leagues:

European arena: Starting from the Zilinsky Club in his hometown, to shining Real Madrid, Murcia, Hiberna, and to the Turkish giant Fenerbahce, Boyn's projection skills have been refined in the European arena.

NBA Journey: After entering the NBA in 2014, Boyang has become one of the most trusted outside firepower points in the league. Over the past decade, he has traveled to six teams, including the Nets, Wizards, Pacers, Jazz, Pistons and Knicks, wearing every battle jersey and giving his all. In 719 regular season games, he averaged 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in 29.1 minutes. He left his mark in the league with his precise three-pointers.

When reviewing his career, Boyang particularly emphasized the significance of fighting on behalf of the motherland: "The most important and honorable thing is to wear the Croatian national emblem on his chest. Playing for the country has never been just a responsibility, but also a pride, emotion and identity. From the youth team to the adult national team, representing my country is the greatest honor in my career. "This innocent heart is touching.

In his retirement statement, Boyang expressed his sincere gratitude to all coaches, teammates, medical staff, fans and clubs who have fought alongside him. He specifically mentioned his family's support: "You are my foundation at every peak and every time you doubt yourself." This affectionate confession shows his soft heart beyond his tough style.

"I am ending this chapter, but my love for the sport remains. "Boyan left philosophical words at the end of the statement, "My road has not yet been completed. It's just that I've reached a new beginning... "

For the New York Knicks and NBA fans, the departure of the Croatian veteran means the curtain call of a stable scoring point. However, when basketball is no longer the whole of his life, Boyan Bogdanovic's new life script has just opened the first page. It was not that he chose to say goodbye, but that injury made the decision for him; but how to write a life, the right to choose is still tightly in his hands.