Dec 13, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6), guard Milos Teodosic (4), guard Lou Williams (23), forward Jamil Wilson (13) and guard Jawun Evans (1) huddle up against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Ex-Clippers Player, European Legend Announces Retirement

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Grant Mona | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 4:12 PM ET

In the 2017-2018 season, the Los Angeles Clippers were in a much different spot than in previous years. Chris Paul was gone, having joined the Houston Rockets with current Clippers guard James Harden. Blake Griffin was a tenured veteran, DeAndre Jordan was coming off back-to-back career years, and the team was no longer a contender in the Western Conference.

In a move that looked to spark some hope from the team and possibly replace Chris Paul's playmaking at the point guard spot, the Clippers signed Miloš Teodosić.

Teodosić was a highly crafty guard with a knack for no-look passes and shifty offense. While he came to the NBA later in his career, and only played in 60 overall games in two seasons with the Clippers, he is a European legend in the basketball world.

On his birthday, a look at some of Miloš Teodosić's BEST moments from his rookie NBA season! #ItTakesEverything pic.twitter.com/sXvuyiAMPn
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) March 19, 2018

On Thursday, he announced his retirement from the game of basketball in an official statement.

"Dear friends, respected fans and connoisseurs of basketball, First of all, thank you for 30 years of joint struggle, enjoyment, joy and sorrow. The time has come to say goodbye to one phase of my love for the magical game of hoops," Teodosić wrote.

Milos Teodosic announces his retirement from basketball after a legendary run

EuroBasket Silver: 2009
World Cup Silver: 2014
Olympic Silver: 2016 Rio Game
EuroLeague champion
EuroLeague MVP 2010
EuroCup champions pic.twitter.com/Wd4fzJ15Ye
— BasketNews (@BasketNews_com) June 26, 2025

He leaves behind an illustrious international career, having won the EuroLeague MVP award in 2010, as well as being a EuroLeague champion in 2016 and being named to the EuroLeague 2010-20 All-Decade Team in 2020.

Teodosić also received multiple All-EuroLeague First and Second Team selections, won the FIBA Europe Player of the Year award in 2010, and was an Olympic Silver Medalist with Serbia in 2016.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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