Olimpia Milano has signed Nenad Dimitrijevic to a two-year contract. 

Olimpia Milano brings in Nenad Dimitrijevic at point guard

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has signed [Nenad Dimitrijevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nenad-dimitrijevic/profile/006085/) to a two-year contract, the club announced Saturday.

Dimitrijevic (1.86 meters, 26 years old) comes off a monster season with Russian side UNICS Kazan, during which he averaged 18.6 points, 6.9 assists and 1.2 steals for a PIR of 23.4.

He ranked third in the VTB United League in scoring, assists and PIR in helping UNICS finish atop the regular season standings and reach the playoff finals.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Dimitrijevic: &quot;Grato ed entusiasta di arrivare all&#39;Olimpia&quot;<br><br>La Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano ha raggiunto un accordo fino alla stagione 2025/26 con il playmaker Neno Dimitrijevic, 1.83, nato a Skopje, Macedonia, il 23 febbraio 1998, proveniente dall’Unics Kazan, in Russia.<br><br>🇮🇹… <a href="https://t.co/SVq0vb4Run">pic.twitter.com/SVq0vb4Run</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1804444743998255126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"I’m very happy and grateful to be now a part of this historic club," Dimitrijevic told Milan's official club media. "I’m excited for the opportunity to be part of the history of Olimpia and will try to help the team win hopefully important trophies. I can’t wait to get started, I will see you all very soon.”

Dimitrijevic is a product of the Joventut Badalona youth system and he made his professional debut there, playing five seasons for the senior team, including two in the EuroCup.

The best plays of new EA7 Emporio Armani Milan signing Nenad Dimitrijevic while playing for Valencia Basket in the 2021-22 BKT EuroCup season.

Dimitrijevic's top plays in 2021-22

He spent the 2021-22 season with Valencia Basket before moving to UNICS. Dimitrijevic led UNICS to the 2023 VTB championship in their first season together and was named MVP of the playoffs. A native of North Macedonia, Dimitrijevic has also been a regular on his country’s national team.

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New EA7 Emporio Armani Milan recruit Nenad Dimitrijevic in action for Valencia Basket in the 2021-22 BKT EuroCup season.

The playmaker will make his EuroLeague debut in the Fashion Capital 

Milan brings in Nenad Dimitrijevic at point guard

Jaron Blossomgame has signed a two-year contract extension at AS Monaco Basket.

Jaron Blossomgame pens new deal at Monaco

AS Monaco has confirmed that small forward [Jaron Blossomgame](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/jaron-blossomgame/011231/) has signed a two-year contract renewal, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025-26 season, the club announced on Friday.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We’re excited to announce that Jaron Blossomgame signed a new two-year deal with the Roca Team! 💪🇲🇨 <a href="https://t.co/sUHBcBKtO3">pic.twitter.com/sUHBcBKtO3</a></p>&mdash; AS Monaco Basket EN (@asmonaco_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/asmonaco_en/status/1804122129937383459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Blossomgame (1.99 meters, 30 years old) averaged 6.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in 39 EuroLeague games for Monaco last season. In two years in the principality, Blossomgame helped his team win back-to-back French League titles, in addition to lifting the French Cup trophy in 2023 and making it to the EuroLeague Final Four that year, too. 

In 77 EuroLeague games with Monaco, Blossomgame averages 5.8 points on 61.1% two-point shooting and 3.0 rebounds.

Jaron Blossomgame Top Plays from 10/01/2022 to 06/17/2024

Best of Jaron Blossomgame: 2022-24

He started his career with the Austin Spurs in the G League and also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and Windy City Bulls in the G League, Ironi Nahariya in Israel and ratiopharm Ulm in Germany. 

Blossomgame had a stellar BKT EuroCup campaign with Ulm, leading the 2021-22 regular season in PIR (20.4) and helping his team reach the quarterfinals.

Monaco fans can now breathe easy, knowing that they will be able to continue watching Blossomgame and his all-action play for another couple of years.

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AS Monaco forward Jaron Blossomgame in action during the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

The versatile American is staying put in the principality

Nikola Kalinic has sealed his return to KK Crvena zvezda, signing a multi-year deal with the club.

Crvena zvezda reunites with Nikola Kalinic

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade has boosted its roster with experience, leadership and toughness by reuniting with former EuroLeague champion [Nikola Kalinic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/nikola-kalinic/004866/), who has signed a three-year deal at the club.

Kalinic (2.02 meters, 32 years old) returns to Belgrade after spending the last two seasons with FC Barcelona. Last year, he averaged 7.3 points, shooting 40.6% from three-point range, and collected 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists without missing a game in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague action, starting in 38 of his 39 appearances.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="sr" dir="ltr">КК Црвена звезда Меридианбет са поносом обавештава јавност да се освајач две трипле круне са Црвеном звездом, Никола Калинић вратио кући!<br><br>Welcome back home, Kalina! 🔴⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkcz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkcz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreTheTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreTheTeam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CrvenoBelaPorodica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CrvenoBelaPorodica</a> <a href="https://t.co/7QCXqiU5QW">pic.twitter.com/7QCXqiU5QW</a></p>&mdash; KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet (@kkcrvenazvezda) <a href="https://twitter.com/kkcrvenazvezda/status/1804080303671038365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

For Kalinic, this will be his third stint with Crvena Zvezda, the club where he made his EuroLeague debut in the 2014-15 season and also played in the 2021-22 campaign, when he was Zvezda's leader averaging 12.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists in EuroLeague action. In each of those seasons with the club, Kalinic helped Zvezda win the triple crown – ABA League, Serbian League and Serbian Cup titles.

In between two previous stints with Zvezda, Kalinic spent five seasons with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and the 2020-21 campaign with Valencia Basket. With the Turkish powerhouse, Kalinic won the 2017 EuroLeague title and reached the 2016, 2018 and 2019 Final Fours as well. He also made it to the 2022 Final Four with Barcelona.

2021-22 EuroLeague highlights: Nikola Kalinic, Zvezda

Highlights from Kalinic's last spell with Zvezda

A veteran of 309 EuroLeague games, including 205 in a starting role, Kalinic has averaged 24 minutes per game in his career, posting 8.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists. In Zvezda's uniform, he has made 56 appearances in the competition, posting 11.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

Kalinic started his professional basketball career with Serbian side Subotica and also played at Novi Sad and Radnicki. During his career, Kalinic has also won silver medals at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014 and the 2016 Olympics with the Serbian national team.

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New Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade signing Nikola Kalinic in action for FC Barcelona in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.

This will be the club and player's third stint together

Crvena Zvezda reunites with Nikola Kalinic

KK Partizan has confirmed the signing of Frank Ntilikina, who returns to Europe after spending seven years in the NBA.

Frank Ntilikina returns to Europe, joins Partizan

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has completed the signing of [Frank Ntilikina](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/frank-ntilikina/006591/) on a two-year deal.

Ntilikina (1.93 meters, 25 years old) last played with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, where he played sparingly last season.

The French point guard returns to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague after making four appearances for Strasbourg during the 2015-16 season, the year before he went to the NBA.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Frank Entilikina je novi košarkaš crno-belih!✊🏽⚫️⚪️<br><br>🔗 <a href="https://t.co/MXqqPn4Cbc">https://t.co/MXqqPn4Cbc</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/OPagAxtoFE">pic.twitter.com/OPagAxtoFE</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1803820695148728459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ntilikina spent the last seven years in the NBA. After being selected with the eighth overall pick by the New York Knicks in the 2017 NBA Draft, he played for the Knicks until 2021 before going on to play for the Dallas Mavericks (2021-23) and the Hornets (2023-24).

His first three seasons in the NBA were particularly impactful, notably averaging 5.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 78 games in 2017-18. The following year, 2018-19, he posted 5.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 43 appearances. Then, in 2019-20, Ntilikina had his best scoring season in the NBA by averaging 6.4 points, as well as 2.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists, in 56 games.

Frank Ntilikina's reborn at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019!

After one more year in New York, he had backup roles with Dallas and Charlotte.

Ntilikina has also suited up for the French national team, including at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2020 Olympic Games.

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New Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade signing Frank Ntilikina in action for the New York Knicks in the NBA.

The Frenchman spent the last seven years in the NBA

Frank Ntilikina returns to Europe to join Partizan

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has continued revamping its roster for the new Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season by signing experienced guard Iffe Lundberg, the club announced.

Partizan puts Iffe Lundberg into backcourt

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade has continued revamping its roster for the new Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season by signing experienced guard [Iffe Lundberg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/iffe-lundberg/010781/), the club announced. Lundberg (1.93 meters, 29 years old) arrives from Virtus Bologna, where he spent the last two campaigns.

Last season, Lundberg posted 9.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 35 appearances in the EuroLeague. He made several clutch baskets, including a game-deciding three-pointer in the Play-in Showdown road win over Anadolu Efes Istanbul as well as in a Virtus road win over Partizan. In two games against Partizan last season, Lundberg averaged 18.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and and average PIR of 23.0.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Iz crno-bele Bolonje u crno-beli Beograd. Ife Lundberg je novi košarkaš Partizana Mozzart Bet!✊🏽⚫️⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKPartizan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKPartizan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IffeLundberg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IffeLundberg</a> <a href="https://t.co/NfiWa0K7Hx">pic.twitter.com/NfiWa0K7Hx</a></p>&mdash; KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PartizanBC/status/1803767729511403522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


It will be the fifth season in the competition for Lundberg, who first established himself as a EuroLeague level talent during two seasons with CSKA Moscow between 2020 and 2022. He also became the first Danish player to play in the NBA when he appeared in four games for Phoenix Suns in 2022.

The Danish international previously played in Spain for BAXI Manresa and Lenovo Tenerife, winning the 2020 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup with the latter. He grew up with Falcon, Copenhagen and Horsens in his native country, and also played for Zielona Gora in Poland.

Focus on: Iffe Lundberg, Virtus Segafredo Bologna

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The guard is Partizan's  second off-season roster addition

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne has a new man under the rims with the addition of center [Neal Sako](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/neal-sako/010545/), the club announced on Thursday. Sako (2.10 meters, 25 years old), who has signed a two-year deal, arrives from a fellow French club Cholet where he spent the last two years.

Last season, Sako averaged 11.9 points on 72.6% two-point shooting, and ranked third in the French League with 7.6 rebounds. Sako also posted 10.9 points, and ranked second with 8.1 rebounds in the Basketball Champions League.

Sako started his career in the French capital with Paris-Levallois, playing there with the youth team, before making his professional debut in the 2018-19 season. In 2020-21, he appeared in 13 EuroCup games with Boulogne Metropolitans, but seeing limited action while helping the team reach the quarterfinals in that competition.

Sako left Paris after that season, and spent a year with Chalons-Reims Basket, before joining Cholet in 2022. Sako is now set to make his Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut in an ASVEL jersey.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">🆕🇫🇷 Neal Sako sera villeurbannais pour les deux prochaines saisons ! 🫡<br><br>Pivot dominant des parquets de Betclic Elite, formé à Paris-Levallois et 5ème meilleure évaluation (17,7) du championnat l&#39;année dernière avec <a href="https://twitter.com/CB_officiel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CB_officiel</a>, Neal occupera la raquette de LDLC ASVEL jusqu&#39;en… <a href="https://t.co/8NlVMt0lFC">pic.twitter.com/8NlVMt0lFC</a></p>&mdash; LDLC ASVEL (@LDLCASVEL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LDLCASVEL/status/1803730062736257488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The center has been one of the best rebounders in the French League

ASVEL inks big man Neal Sako

Sergio "Chacho" Rodriguez announced his retirement on Wednesday. Here are the best reactions.

Sergio Rodriguez retires: The best social media reactions

After Sergio "Chacho" Rodriguez announced his retirement on Wednesday, his former teammates, coaches and many clubs he faced over the years went to social media to congratulate on him on an amazing career.

Chacho announced his retirement with a letter and an emotional video:

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">13-06-2004 / 13-06-2024<br>¡ GRACIAS ! <a href="https://t.co/zK6T3xgNvu">pic.twitter.com/zK6T3xgNvu</a></p>&mdash; Sergio Rodriguez (@SergioRodriguez) <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez/status/1803383562248278339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

Rodriguez's former teammates and coaches were quick to congratulate him on a legendary career.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My brother <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergioRodriguez</a> <br><br>Congratulations on an incredible career. I&#39;m happy that I got to share in the journey. From Competitors to Teammates to Champions and now Family. <br><br>Best of luck in the next chapter of life!!! <a href="https://t.co/wB87bxFHte">pic.twitter.com/wB87bxFHte</a></p>&mdash; Kyle Hines (@SirHines) <a href="https://twitter.com/SirHines/status/1803481770400022811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergioRodriguez</a> congrats brotha!! Amazing career.. Legend!!</p>&mdash; Kevin Punter Jr (@KPJunior_) <a href="https://twitter.com/KPJunior_/status/1803586879876636966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Nuestro Harry Potter, el trilero del cuerpecillo, el torero que saca el capote en el momento importante de la faena, el que se metió por la ventana el año pasado cuando en el quinto, las puertas se cerraban. <br><br>Gracias por todo Chacho !<a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergioRodriguez</a> te quiero!!! <a href="https://t.co/FN2lawK2DZ">pic.twitter.com/FN2lawK2DZ</a></p>&mdash; Chus Mateo (@MateoChus) <a href="https://twitter.com/MateoChus/status/1803454076903915887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Muchas gracias Sergio!🙌🏻</p>&mdash; Sergio Rodriguez (@SergioRodriguez) <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez/status/1803692778087387553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergioRodriguez</a> One of the most funniest guys I know hands down. You always made guys feel comfortable in all situations. What a great teammate, husband, friend and person. You brought so much to his game. Thanks for being you bro. You will be missed. <a href="https://t.co/Yog1f4vVY7">https://t.co/Yog1f4vVY7</a></p>&mdash; Othello hunter (@O_hunter5) <a href="https://twitter.com/O_hunter5/status/1803554734780948818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Man, i hope i still see my guy every once in awhile. <br>Congrats my brotha. <a href="https://t.co/aPNLL33Vuu">https://t.co/aPNLL33Vuu</a></p>&mdash; Mike James (@TheNatural_05) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNatural_05/status/1803387797363204194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩<br><br>Pues de las cosas q piensas q nunca llegan, pero llegan….<br><br>UN PLACER SEÑOR <a href="https://t.co/D12xP5tJic">https://t.co/D12xP5tJic</a></p>&mdash; Pablo Laso (@pablolaso) <a href="https://twitter.com/pablolaso/status/1803708687296475427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🐐🐐🇮🇨🇮🇨 <a href="https://t.co/oV4uXs32O0">pic.twitter.com/oV4uXs32O0</a></p>&mdash; Edy Tavares (@waltertavares22) <a href="https://twitter.com/waltertavares22/status/1803430675472634073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Hoy el baloncesto 🏀 pierde un poco de su magia.<br>Ya no habrá tantos pases sin mirar, ni tantas remontadas épicas a tu lado…<br>Enhorabuena por tu increíble carrera <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergioRodriguez</a>, y mucha suerte de cara al futuro!!<br>La pelota te echará de menos!! 👏🏽🪄❤️ <a href="https://t.co/m71AEMTaMn">pic.twitter.com/m71AEMTaMn</a></p>&mdash; Sergio Llull (@23Llull) <a href="https://twitter.com/23Llull/status/1803397649493615093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🥲🥲🥲🥲🫶🫶🫶🫶 vaya viaje amigo!!! <a href="https://t.co/rTbrErdpFx">https://t.co/rTbrErdpFx</a></p>&mdash; Rudy Fernandez (@rudy5fernandez) <a href="https://twitter.com/rudy5fernandez/status/1803393511804289186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


The NBA, where "Chacho" spent five seasons, also posted a congratulatory message from its Spanish account for the playmaker.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">&quot;¡Mojo Picón! La rica salsa canaria se llama mojo picón&quot;<br><br>Enhorabuena por tu trayectoria, <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergioRodriguez</a> 🏀❤️<br><br>GRACIAS por tanto basket. <a href="https://t.co/8qJ92HCugY">pic.twitter.com/8qJ92HCugY</a></p>&mdash; NBASpain (@NBAspain) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAspain/status/1803382468256367088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Teams, probably relieved they will not be seeing Sergio Rodriguez on the opposite side anymore, also took to social media to congratulate one of the best European point guards of the past two decades.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Enhorabuena, leyenda. Suerte en tu siguiente capítulo 🙏<a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergioRodriguez</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RMBaloncesto</a> <a href="https://t.co/lkMIvnkFhR">https://t.co/lkMIvnkFhR</a> <a href="https://t.co/2RbJsUGyGM">pic.twitter.com/2RbJsUGyGM</a></p>&mdash; Maccabi Tel Aviv BC 🇮🇱 (@MaccabiTLVBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaccabiTLVBC/status/1803383940662677939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡Felicidades por una carrera grandiosa y todo lo mejor, querido Sergio! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeBallTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeBallTogether</a></p>&mdash; 🏆 Deutscher Meister 🏆 (@FCBBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBBasketball/status/1803384660006690877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Si è ritirato Chacho Rodriguez: smette un pezzo di storia ❤️<br><br>È il giorno del ritiro di Sergio Rodriguez. Per onorare uno dei grandi giocatori della storia recente dell’Olimpia Milano, protagonista del primo di questi tre scudetti consecutivi, riproponiamo, aggiornata, la storia… <a href="https://t.co/DS7wXIKHS7">pic.twitter.com/DS7wXIKHS7</a></p>&mdash; Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlimpiaMI1936/status/1803403355416322409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡Enhorabuena por toda tu carrera, <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergioRodriguez</a>! 🙌🏽<br><br>Mucha suerte en tu nueva etapa <a href="https://t.co/CiqgKeoVne">pic.twitter.com/CiqgKeoVne</a></p>&mdash; Baskonia (@Baskonia) <a href="https://twitter.com/Baskonia/status/1803416807966994667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations on your legendary career, <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergioRodriguez</a>! <br><br>Best of luck in your new adventures! 🙌🏼🙏🏻<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chacho?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chacho</a> <a href="https://t.co/6yBhPtQyta">https://t.co/6yBhPtQyta</a></p>&mdash; Panathinaikos BC (@paobcgr) <a href="https://twitter.com/paobcgr/status/1803418062525231515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergioRodriguez</a> a legendary career! <br><br>Best of luck in the next steps of your life! <a href="https://t.co/U7MlbDMca9">https://t.co/U7MlbDMca9</a></p>&mdash; Anadolu Efes SK (@AnadoluEfesSK) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnadoluEfesSK/status/1803435125935370435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🇮🇨 Un referente del baloncesto canario y español. ¡Felicidades por una carrera impecable, y suerte en tu futuro personal y profesional! <a href="https://t.co/EvBvqdl8P8">https://t.co/EvBvqdl8P8</a></p>&mdash; Dreamland Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/GranCanariaCB/status/1803385158738891127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Enhorabuena por una tremenda carrera, <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sergiorodriguez</a> 👏 <a href="https://t.co/84VQP1kvSk">https://t.co/84VQP1kvSk</a> <a href="https://t.co/KPObgxjgic">pic.twitter.com/KPObgxjgic</a></p>&mdash; Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciabasket/status/1803381658571231403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🪄 ¡La magia del Chacho! 🪄 <a href="https://t.co/nigEdm1Pdf">pic.twitter.com/nigEdm1Pdf</a></p>&mdash; Real Madrid Basket (@RMBaloncesto) <a href="https://twitter.com/RMBaloncesto/status/1803434360130932849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sergio Llull (left) and Sergio Rodriguez (right) celebrate for Real Madrid at the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four.

The legendary point guard hung up his sneakers on Wednesday

Lessort led Panathinaikos to the championship as its main frontcourt reference

Tribute to the Champs: Mathias Lessort

Even though he had proved his value repeatedly, [Mathias Lessort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/mathias-lessort/003842/) faced a critical season in a new environment where the goal was to turn things around and make Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens great again. Far from being intimidated by this challenge, Lessort delivered from the moment he arrived in the Greek capital, posting solid numbers throughout the season and remaining strong in the most critical moments.

His road to becoming a EuroLeague superstar has not been an easy one. Born in Martinique, Lessort started his professional career with French side Chalon-Sur-Saone. He made his Turkish Airlines EuroLeague debut with Crvena Zvezda Belgrade and went to play for Unicaja Malaga of Spain, FC Bayern Munich of Germany and AS Monaco, which he led to the 2020-21 EuroCup championship. Lessort earned All-EuroCup First Team honors that season. After a brief time with Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, Lessort joined Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and took the chance to grow as a player under legendary Coach Zeljko Obradovic. Less than two years later, Lessort earned 2022-23 All-EuroLeague First Team honors and was soon on his way to leading Panathinaikos.

Mathias Lessort earned All-EuroLeague First Team honors in consecutive seasons with different teams!

2023-24 EuroLeague highlights; Mathias Lessort, Panathinaikos

Lessort did not disappoint. He had a strong regular season, averaging 13.6 points on 62.3% two-point shooting, 6.0 rebounds and 6.2 fouls drawn for a PIR of 19.1. He improved all those numbers in the playoffs, up to 14.6 points on 65.0% two-pointers, 7.6 rebounds and 9.4 fouls drawn for a PIR of 23.0. Lessort struggled from the free throw line during the playoffs (41.2% FT) but improved at the Final Four (60.0% FT). He led Panathinaikos past Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul in the semifinals with a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. Once in the Championship Game against Real Madrid, Lessort had 17 points, 6 rebounds and 10 fouls drawn for a PIR of 22. Lessort became the first player in over 20 years to get back-to-back All-EuroLeague First Team honors with different teams.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pao fans, enjoy your night ☘️🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/paobcgr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@paobcgr</a> <a href="https://t.co/LEBR4GFLDT">pic.twitter.com/LEBR4GFLDT</a></p>&mdash; Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1794861555164815561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lessort's great basketball IQ helped him find ways to remain effective against all sorts of opponents, using his post skills and strength down low, but also his athleticism and great speed for a player his size to get easy baskets in transition. At the end of the championship game, Lessort delivered an iconic moment, bursting into tears while holding his child. He also proved once again that when it comes to celebrating and connecting with his fans, Lessort is one of the best, going to the stands to grab a megaphone and sing Panathinaikos songs with the team's fans. Mathias Lessort, one of a kind! 

Tribute to the Champs

Lessort led Panathinaikos to the championship as its main frontcourt reference


'El Chacho' officially finishes a legendary basketball career

Three-time EuroLeague champ Sergio Rodriguez retires

[Sergio Rodriguez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/players/sergio-rodriguez/cvm/) has announced that he will no longer play professional basketball, putting an end to a legendary career that allowed him to be one of the greatest winners in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague history. The 38-year-old, nicknamed "El Chacho", announced his retirement days after winning the Spanish League with Real Madrid, the club for which he played the longest in his career.

"After 20 years as a basketball player, I would like to share with you a decision that will change my life. It is time for me to put an end to my career. I feel like this season, in which we won the Spanish League, Cup and Supercup titles, is the perfect time to say goodbye. I always dreamed of retiring being in good shape and winning my last game and now life gave me that gift," Rodriguez said. "The time has come. I gave everything I had and enjoyed the sport I love like I could never imagine. Thank you for this incredible 20-year journey."

El Chacho retires: his top 10 plays in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

Born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, Rodriguez grew up with Siglo XXI and made his EuroLeague debut with Spanish side Estudiantes Madrid in the 2004-05 season. After winning the World Cup with the Spanish national team in 2006, Rodriguez went on to play in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks. He joined Real Madrid in 2010 for a first stint that lasted six seasons. In those years, Rodriguez helped Real reach four Final Fours and three EuroLeague Championship Games, including lifting the trophy in 2015 for the club's first continental crown in 20 years. Rodriguez was also chosen as the 2013-14 EuroLeague MVP. After a year with the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA, Rodriguez joined CSKA Moscow, where he spent two years and won his second EuroLeague crown in 2019. His next stop was EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, which Rodriguez helped to the 2021 Final Four, the club's first appearance in nearly two decades. He returned to *Los Blancos* in 2022 and won a third EuroLeague crown in 2023.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Tengo algo que compartir. <a href="https://t.co/6uW5MUU6FQ">pic.twitter.com/6uW5MUU6FQ</a></p>&mdash; Sergio Rodriguez (@SergioRodriguez) <a href="https://twitter.com/SergioRodriguez/status/1803377935035863381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Added to his three EuroLeague championships, Rodriguez won four Spanish League and five Spanish Cup titles with *Los Blancos* and won the Intercontinental Cup in 2015. He also won VTB United League championships with CSKA in 2018 and 2019, an Italian League and Cup double in 2022, and another Italian Cup in 2021.

Rodriguez won a gold medal with the Spanish national team at EuroBasket 2015, two Olympic medals (silver in London 2012 and bronze in Rio 2016) and three more EuroBasket medals: silver in 2007 and bronze in 2013 and 2017. He finishes his career ranked second all-time on the EuroLeague's assists list (1,874), seventh in scoring (3,772 points), third in three-point shots made (609), eighth in steals (309) and ninth in PIR (4,095). Worldwide famous for his flashy playing style, no-look passes, clutch three-pointers and trademark beard, Rodriguez had one of the most beautiful careers in basketball.