The former EuroLeague MVP and 2016 champion leaves a rich legacy behind him
EuroLeague great Milos Teodosic hangs up his uniform
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The basketball world bids farewell to one of its most gifted and beloved artists, as Milos Teodosic has announced his retirement as a player at age 38. A player whose court vision seemed touched by the divine, Teodosic was never just a point guard; he was a storyteller, crafting highlight reels that will live on in memory and myth.
For nearly two decades, Teodosic defined what it meant to lead from the front – not through brute force, but with unmatched imagination. His no-look passes, full-court assists, and clutch shot-making dazzled fans from Belgrade to Moscow, from Piraeus to Los Angeles. Teodosic played 13 EuroLeague season for four clubs – Olympiacos Piraeus, CSKA Moscow, Virtus Segafredo Bologna and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade.
The playmaker was a member of the EuroLeague 2010-20 All-Decade Team and the All-25 EuroLeague Team. Teodosic was named the 2010 EuroLeague MVP with Olympiacos and won the EuroLeague in 2016 with CSKA. His six All-EuroLeague selections are tied for the third-most in competition history. Teodosic walks away ranked sixth in EuroLeague history in both assists (1,491) and three-pointers made (595) and 13th in scoring (3,420).
Born in Valjevo, Serbia, Teodosic rose to prominence with FMP and then lit up the EuroLeague. On the international stage, he was the heart and soul of the Serbian national team. After leading Serbia to gold medals at the European championships at the U16, U18 and U20 levels, he then won silver medals with his country at EuroBasket 2009, the 2014 Basketball World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.
Teodosic never played to fit a mold. He played with joy, flair, and a sense of creativity that reminded fans why they fell in love with basketball in the first place. Beyond the stats and the accolades, it was his charisma, leadership, and unshakable confidence in the toughest moments that endeared him to teammates and fans alike. He made every game an event and every possession a canvas.
Now, as he steps away from the court, the game loses a genius, but his legacy lives on in every young player who dares to throw a pass others wouldn’t even dream of.