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Real Madrid extends contract with 38-year-old legend
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Real Madrid extends contract with 38-year-old legend

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sergio Llull, a Real Madrid basketball player since 2007, will begin his 21st professional season, becoming the first EuroLeague player to spend 20 seasons with one club.
  • Llull holds the club record for most games played with 1249 appearances and has won 29 trophies, including three EuroLeague titles and nine Spanish league championships.
  • He also holds EuroLeague records for games played (487) and three-pointers made (712), and ranks high in all-time scoring and assists.

Sergio Llull is set to embark on his 21st professional basketball season, all with Real Madrid, a remarkable feat that will make him the first player in EuroLeague history to complete two decades with a single club. Since joining in 2007, Llull has become an icon for the Spanish powerhouse.

His longevity is matched by his success. Llull has played an astounding 1249 games for Real Madrid, more than any other player in the club's history. His trophy cabinet boasts 29 titles, including three EuroLeague championships and nine Spanish league crowns. Last season, he contributed 3.1 points and 1.5 assists per game in 40 EuroLeague appearances as Real Madrid reached the tournament final.

Beyond his club achievements, Llull has etched his name in the EuroLeague record books. He is the all-time leader in games played with 487 appearances and has sunk the most three-pointers with 712. He also ranks seventh in all-time scoring and sixth in assists, underscoring his enduring impact on the competition.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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