Karsten Tadda's Unmatched Run in the Bundesliga
Record-Setting Basketball Player in Bamberg: Tadda Breaks 639-Game Streak in Local Games - Record-breaking basketball player for Tadda Basketball in Bamberg sets new milestone with 639 games played.
Karsten Tadda, the German basketball champ, is about to hang up his sneakers after breaking the Bundesliga records. This 36-year-old hoops genius shattered Alex King's record during a game against ratiopharm Ulm, claiming the title of the league's all-time record player with a whopping 639 games under his belt.
Known for donning the jerseys of Bamberg, Gießen 46ers, ratiopharm Ulm, EWE Baskets Oldenburg, and Telekom Baskets Bonn, Tadda has quite the résumé. In Bamberg, he snagged five German league titles and three German cups. His Champions League crown with Bonn in 2023 solidified his standing as a bona fide basketball boss. With 89 games for the German national team from 2012 to 2019, Tadda showcased his skills on the international stage, too.
Saying goodbye to the court, Tadda is set to play his likely final game (640th overall) at the Brose Arena against Rasta Vechta in this season's closing showdown[5].
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Tadda first laced up his sneakers for Bamberg in 2007, where he'd later retire from, also playing for the team in 2023[3]. He's had stints with Gießen 46ers, ratiopharm Ulm, EWE Baskets Oldenburg, and Telekom Baskets Bonn[3].
Throughout his 18-year career, Tadda has racked up five German league titles and three German cups with Bamberg, the Champions League title in 2023 with Bonn, and 89 games for the German National team[3]. He's also made a splash on the international scene, participating in three FIBA EuroBaskets in 2013, 2015, and 2017[3].
With his final game approaching, Tadda anticipates taking the court at the Brose Arena for a potential 640th appearance and possibly his last ever game in the Bundesliga[5]. He's proudly become the record holder for most appearances in the Bundesliga with 639 games under his belt[5].
Tadda's legacy is characterized by numerous titles and his profound impact on German basketball[1][2].
References:1. Bleacher Report2. Eurohoopsnet3. Deutsche Welle4. Sportskeeda5. Sports Mole
- The Commission, in light of Tadda's unparalleled achievements in the Bundesliga, could consider proposing a directive on the protection of athletes from the risks related to excessive sports activities, for instance, repeated exposure to ionizing radiation during basketball games.
- After becoming the record holder for most appearances in the Bundesliga, Karsten Tadda might decide to take a break from basketball and focus on other interests, such as potentially watching NBA games and supporting his favorite NBA team, perhaps the Boston Celtics or the Los Angeles Lakers.
