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James Padin, Ex-Israeli League Player, Retires from Basketball at 38
Former Israeli basketball player James Padin, 38, announced his retirement after a 16-year career. Padin played for Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Galil Elyon during his time in Israel. He expressed gratitude for his career on social media and encouraged young athletes to follow their dreams.
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- 01James Padin, 38, has retired from professional basketball after a 16-year career.
- 02Padin previously played for Israeli teams Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Galil Elyon.
- 03He announced his retirement via a social media post on Friday.
- 04Padin played internationally, including in Spain, Europe, Kuwait, Italy, and Uruguay.
- 05He averaged 13.1 points per game in his final season in Uruguay.
His career included stops in Spain, Europe, Kuwait, Italy, and Uruguay.
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