Veteran Turkish basketball player Semih Erden, who played for NBA teams Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as numerous clubs in the Turkish Basketball Super League—including FenerbahceBesiktas, Anadolu Efes, and most recently Bursaspor—has announced his retirement at the age of 38. Semih Erden has been a professional basketball player since 2003.
In an emotional farewell message on social media, Erden described his decision as one of the most difficult yet meaningful choices of his life:
Emphasizing that his farewell marks not just an end but also a new beginning, Erden added:
The Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) released a statement thanking Erden for his contributions to Turkish basketball following his retirement at the age of 38.
The federation also shared highlights from Erden’s career and achievements, acknowledging his impact on the sport.
