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Silvan Landsberg Announces Retirement from Professional Basketball at 36
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
American-Israeli basketball player Silvan Landsberg retires at 36 after a notable career in Israel and abroad, including a EuroLeague title with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2014. He thanked fans, family, and coaches in a public message reflecting on his journey and lessons learned from the sport.
- 01Silvan Landsberg retires from professional basketball at age 36.
- 02He played seven seasons in Israel, mainly with Maccabi Tel Aviv, winning the 2014 EuroLeague.
- 03Landsberg continued his career in Spain, Turkey, China, and Austria before retiring.
- 04He expressed deep gratitude to coaches, teammates, family, and fans in an Instagram post.
- 05Landsberg highlighted basketball’s role in teaching him resilience, leadership, and passion.
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