Nick Fazikas Retirement: A Tribute to the Basketball King and his Impact on Japanese Basketball

2023-09-16 09:22:23

Hiejima expressed surprise at Fuzzikas’ intention to retire[Photo]= Basketball King

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On September 16th, Nick Fazikas of Kawasaki Brave Thunders announced his intention to retire at the end of this season at the “2023-24 season launch ceremony” held at Todoroki Arena following the preseason game once morest the Utsunomiya Brex. did.

Utsunomiya’s Shin Hiejima, who was a starter in the game that day, said in a post-match interview, “I think the influence he has had on the Japanese basketball world is immeasurable.He led us to the (2019) China World Cup.” It was because of him that I lost him.Right now, I can’t imagine the B.League without him,” he said frankly.

For Hiejima, they are comrades who fought on the front lines of the B League and carried the Japanese flag together. Regarding Fuzzykas, who had amassed 8,789 points, the most in B League history as of the end of last season, Hiejima praised his accomplishments by saying, “In the NBA, he’s LeBron (James),” referring to the name of the world’s greatest legend.

Hiejima also said, “I think I can still play as an active player,” but expressed respect for Fazzikas’ decision, saying, “I want to make the most of our last regular season match.” We are looking forward to seeing them once more in the 24th season.

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