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  • Australia's Paul Rogers (Former ACB & NBA Draft Pick) to retire

    WAtoday.com.au

    Rogers calls it a day
    Tim Clarke
    October 15, 2009


    Perth Wildcats stalwart Paul Rogers is preparing to officially bring down the curtain on his NBL career tomorrow, after it was confirmed surgery was needed on the torn triceps muscle.

    The Wildcats said this afternoon they will hold a press conference tomorrow morning to unveil who will replace Rogers on their roster for the rest of the season.

    Rogers, who had battled back from debilitating knee and back injuries which ruined last season, needs surgery after a torn triceps and then an infected elbow ruined his hopes of a pain-free return.

    Coach Rob Beveridge all but confirmed the news of his retirement earlier this week, after the injury sustained to Rogers' left arm in a fall against Townsville.

    The former Sydney Spirit coach has considered a possible a replacement for the former Wildcats captain from overseas, while promoting imposing shadow squad member Sam Harris is also a possibility.

    Harris is training with the Wildcats but is not on the club's official roster, but his 223cm frame is imposing.
    The main career highlights for this legendary Aussie big man:

    Gonzaga University
    1997 NBA Draft Pick (2nd Round)
    1997 Brief stint with Real Madrid (has an English passport)
    1998 World Championship: starting centre for the Australian team
    2000 NBL MVP
    2004 Club Bàsquet Girona (ACB)
    2000 & 2004 Olympics

    Currently, he's definitely up there as one of the best ever big men Australia has produced.

    His large frame (7'0" 275lbs) was a huge asset for the Boomers especially when they finished 4th in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

    In my opinion, he's the 5th best centre of all time in Australia in terms of personal achievements.

    1. Luke Longley
    2. David Andersen
    3. Andrew Bogut
    4. Mark Bradtke
    5. Paul Rogers

    However, there are many young Aussie big men that might soon overtake him such as Dallas Mavericks' Nathan Jawai and Vanderbilt University's AJ Ogilvy.
    "No hay poder en el mundo que pueda cambiar el destino"
    -El Padrino
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