VIctor Claver leaves basketball. Another of the great figures of Spain’s golden generation will follow the path of myths like Rudy Fernández or Sergio Rodríguez and will leave the fields after a career full of successes, like the Olympic silver in London 2012, bronze in Rio 2016, gold in the 20219 World Cup, three in EuroBasket and the Endesa League of 2021.
Claver He released a statement on his social networks with a clear message: “Never know where you can end. Or start.” In addition, she accompanies him with words of recognition towards the sport. “It has been a very nice journey that I am ending after 18 seasons. It may not be the retirement I dreamed of, but what I do know is that I have fulfilled dreams that I never even imagined when I was a child,” he says.
It’s time to be honest with myself and listen to my body.
In addition, he explains what reason ends up causing his decision.. “It’s time to be honest with myself and listen to my body. It has not been an easy decision, but I am happy to make it at this moment,” he clarifies. At 35, before other generation colleagues, he takes the step to the side after a successful professional career.
Claver was almost everything. He rose to fame as a player of excellent conditions. He is aggressive at the rim, a good shooter and strong on both sides of the court. He jumped early, excessively, to the NBA after being selected 22nd in the Draft. He had no luck in the most prestigious league in the world and after three years he returned to Europe. He became an immense team player, key due to his defensive strength and even had one last dance with Spain in the 2023 World Cup.
There he demonstrated his competitiveness and Scariolo left him on the court in the hottest moments, like the play that led to the elimination against Canada in the second phase. In Valencia, his home, he closed a career playing in the Euroleague and the Endesa League Playoffs. The end of another winner. Claver is the history of national basketball.
