Lucas Sáez-Bravo Madrid
Madrid
Updated Thursday, April 4, 2024-13:28
On his 39th birthday, exactly three days after 22 years of his professional career since Manel Comas made him debut at 17 in the Joventut at the Raimundo Saporta, Rudy Fernández, without saying it, has announced the obvious: those of These days are his last games. The Mallorcan, after a legendary career, will complete his last season with Real Madrid and will retire this summer, for which he has the last (now) challenge. He will try to put a finishing touch on history, being the only basketball player to play in six Olympic Games.
"I'm already old and I'm starting to think about other things, about the family. I have a few months left and I hope to contribute as much as possible. I have felt very loved and this is ending, but there are a few months left to continue enjoying my teammates," He admitted this Thursday, in the press conference prior to the match against Baskonia at WiZink, which will be his 345th in the top continental competition.
"I turn 39 today and I feel very grateful to be linked to this club for so many seasons [13], something that is ending, I have been there for many years, a lot of physical and mental struggle," commented the forward, who boasts a unique record of achievements. .