One of the very best calls time on a tremendous career.

This isn’t retirement. This is reinvention! https://t.co/eR4JQQnijv

— Drew Sullivan (@drewsullivan8) May 30, 2017

Drew Sullivan announced Tuesday that he would be retiring from the game of basketball after a 14-year pro career that saw his talents on display all across the world, for European clubs and the GB National Team. Sullivan made his debut in the BBL aged just 15 years old, for the London Towers, before heading to America to play high school and college basketball. After four stellar years at Villanova University, Sullivan made his way back to Europe playing in the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Russia and Greece.

The 6’8″ Forward from London also had a number of seasons with Newcastle Eagles in the BBL before returning to British basketball full time in 2010. Sullivan retires as one of the most decorated players in BBL history with two MVP titles, six Championships, five playoff titles, three cups and six trophies. Sullivan also has six finals MVP awards, such was his individual dominance. Sullivan spent 4 seasons with Newcastle, one season on Merseyside and five years with the Leicester Riders. In 2014/15 Sullivan left the Riders to join the London Lions before returning to Leicester the following season. Sullivan was one of the most dominant interior players in the history of the BBL with a total of 4452 points and 2157 rebounds. Sullivan was no slouch defensively, recording 263 total blocks and 335 steals in his BBL career (stats exclude playoff semifinals).

A true @BBLofficial & @gbbasketball legend & gentleman @drewsullivan8 announced his retirement 🏀great player 🏀great guy🏀 #thanksDrew #bbl pic.twitter.com/5J74oSVfD3

— Adam Day (@AdamDay_Phoenix) May 30, 2017

Sullivan not only shone for club, but also for country, helping lead England to a Bronze medal in the 2006 Commonwealth Games, and winning over 100 caps for the Great British national team, including captaining the team during the 2012 Olympic games. Sullivan laid much of the groundwork through his play and presence to enable the National Team to make it to this summer’s EuroBasket competition.

Such a fantastic player, we’ve loved watching you #ThanksDrew https://t.co/7YY5JTcwlQ

— Erika Hardy (@everardstigress) May 30, 2017

Drew Sullivan is a player who will be missed on basketball courts up and down the country. A fearsome competitor on the court who is known around the league as one of the good guys of British basketball. Sullivan was a dominant forward, able to play well at both the 3 and the 4. Exceptionally good inside, Sullivan was able to drive and finish at the rim better than most and his shooting range made him a constant threat to be managed wherever he was. Tenacious in rebounding and defending Sullivan will go down as one of the greats of British Basketball.

The outpouring from social media has had one simple message following the announcement. Enjoy your retirement and #ThanksDrew

We wave goodbye to a BBL legend as @drewsullivan8 announces his retirement!

Use #ThanksDrew and share your tributes! #theBBL pic.twitter.com/xKGCT6Hfmc

— BBL (@BBLofficial) May 30, 2017