Othello Hunter has ended his career. He played for several EuroLeague teams including Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow, has decided to retire.
Othello Hunter attempted to secure a spot in the NBA, where he was a member of the Atlanta Hawks. Following that, he moved through several clubs. His first European experiences came with Ilysiakos and Dinamo Sassari. After a stint in China, he returned to Europe.
He changed several high-quality teams in terms of the EuroLeague. He played for Olympiacos, Real Madrid, CSKA Moscow, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and spent the last two seasons wearing the jersey of Bayern Munich.
After making the decision to end his career, Hunter took to social media to share his thoughts.
“Thank you lord for the beautiful memories. For the the good and bad times as well. You have giving me so much and I’m truly thankful for that. Ever since I made that comment in my high school lunch line that “basketball won’t provide for me and my family” you have truly blessed
Thank you, lord, for the beautiful memories. For the good and bad times as well. You have given me so much, and I’m truly thankful for that. Ever since I made that comment in my high school lunch line that ‘basketball won’t provide for me and my family,’ you have truly blessed me beyond measure.
The guy who was convinced to play basketball, so funny how that statement provide me wrong. The love for this game grew more and more; everything I asked, dreamed, and prayed about you made them come true. To my mom, dad, and sisters, thank you for just letting me be me and always showing me your support along the way.
To my beautiful wife, no words can describe how grateful and thankful I am of you. To my beautiful baby girl, just know that daddy loves you and will always be right there with you as you grow into the beautiful young person you are.
To my agents David Lee, Donnell Bruce, and Misko Raznatovic, I just want to say THANK YOU. You guys aren’t just my agents; you are my family, and I’m truly blessed to have great people like you along the way.
To all the teams and fans along the way, I truly am thankful for your support. You guys made this game stressful at times, but it was all love. Most people would say that this game was all about money, but to me, it was and always will be about competition and building relationships.
To the next generation of athletes, don’t worry about what the next person is getting. Always worry about yourself and becoming the best you as possible. Never stop believing in yourself. Never take practices or games off. Continue to keep working on your craft. And enjoy the journey most of all. Stay blessed.”
In 2019, Hunter became a European champion when he won the EuroLeague with CSKA Moscow.