the tribute of legend to the foreigner with the most appearances in the club

The second game of the semifinal series of the playoffs of the Endesa League between Real Madrid and the Battles of the Basque Country It started with a very special act. It was the Madridista team’s tribute to one of its greatest legends of all time, Jaycee Carroll. The ‘Wyoming sniper’ He’s had a really weird last few months, but his situation has finally been resolved.

Carroll ended his contract with Real Madrid on June 30. It was not known if at the end of the previous season he was going to renew or not. The summer passed and the course started and many were waiting for the American shooting guard to make a star appearance or some kind of statement at some point. His age, 39, invited a retreat, but his physical condition was still excellent.

In fact, at Real Madrid, and especially Paul Laso, they were clear that he was still one of the best in Europe in his position. Especially when it comes to going out for a few minutes and connecting with very high percentages from the perimeter. But the months went by and Jaycee never came back from Wyomingwhere he was taking care of his ranch and his family, starting a new stage.

It cost, but the merengue fans had to end up assuming that Carroll would never wear the Real Madrid shirt again, thus putting an end to one of the greatest legends of European basketball. And particularly from the Madrid entity. The escort has been for ten courses in the white discipline adding a total of 709 games with the elastic merengue. More than any other foreigner, even including soccer players.

During that prodigious decade, Carroll has won an average of two titles per year, as his record with Real Madrid has grown to 20 conquests: 2 Euroleague1 Copa Intercontinental5 Ligas6 King’s Cups y 6 super cups. Since his arrival in 2011, he has become a fundamental pillar of Pablo Laso’s schemes and of one of the best generations in the club’s history. In fact, just Philip Reyes y Sergio Llull outnumber him in games. That says a lot about its historical significance.

Carroll’s Farewell

Therefore, despite how strange his departure has been, Carroll deserved a farewell at the height of his legacy. With the Sport’s palace full and dedicated, the ’20’ said goodbye to what has been his sports family for so long. A return to Spain for a few days that has been like reliving the memories of half a lifetime in a movie at full speed.

“I wanted to come back to say thanks to all of you, to Real Madrid for giving me the opportunity to live my dreams. A decade that I could never have imagined. Thanks to the club and the president. I was lucky to be here with many teammates”.

“Thanks to Laso for designing the plays to shoot from three, to the centers for their blocks and to the best point guards in the world for giving me assists. I want to thank my family because without them I would not have been able to be here for so many years. Thank you very much from with all my heart and I am eternally grateful. I love you very much”.

With those nice words from the center of the dance floor WiZink Center an incomparable legend said goodbye who wanted to leave his particular stamp in his goodbye: “I really miss Spain and all of you, the Iberian ham and your food. I have been very happy here.” During his tribute, he received a commemorative shirt from Felipe Reyes to certify his farewell to what has been his home for so long.

In addition, Carroll passed through the microphones of Movistar to also leave a few words about what his new life is now: “I’m very excited to be here. I miss Spain and basketball a lot. I’ve been here a few days and there are a lot of emotions”.

Jaycee confessed about what she misses the most now that she has left basketball: “I really miss game days, the pressure, the competitiveness. It is something that is not easy to find outside of here. Now I have a new life, a new stage. I follow my children and my family everywhere, I continue playing basketball and also training. And I’m trying to be a farmer. I’m doing a lot of things.” Carroll, history of Real Madrid, says goodbye after an unforgettable decade.

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