Breaking the Bundesliga Record: Karsten Tadda Stands Alone
Record-Breaking Basketball Star from Bamberg: Leading Scorer in 639 Games - Record-Breaking Basketball Player in Bamberg: Tadda Basketball Now Holds 639 Game Record
Karsten Tadda made history as the sole holder of the record for most games played in the Basketball Bundesliga. At 36, Tadda clinched his 639th game during Bamberg Baskets' away match against ratiopharm Ulm, surpassing the previous record held by Alex King.
Tadda's career is a testament to his resilience and passion for the sport. Over the years, he has been a part of five different teams, including Bamberg, Gießen 46ers, ratiopharm Ulm, EWE Baskets Oldenburg, and Telekom Baskets Bonn.
With Bamberg, Tadda secured five German championships and three cups, cementing his legacy with the franchise. Under the Bonn banner, Tadda lifted the Champions League title in 2023. As a shooting guard for the national team, he played a total of 89 games from 2012 to 2019.
As the curtain falls on his illustrious career, Tadda is gearing up for his potential 640th and final Bundesliga game, scheduled to take place in Brose Arena against Rasta Vechta.
- Bamberg
- Bundesliga
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- Ratiopharm Ulm
- Neu-Ulm
Behind the Scenes:
Karsten Tadda embarked on his professional journey in 2007 with Brose Bamberg. After a few years, Tadda played for Gießen 46ers, ratiopharm Ulm, EWE Baskets Oldenburg, and Telekom Baskets Bonn. He then returned to Bamberg in 2023 to mark the end of his career.
Throughout his stint with different teams, Tadda managed to clinch numerous titles and trophies. In 2023, Tadda added another feather to his cap after winning the Basketball Champions League with Telekom Baskets Bonn.
Tadda's trophy cabinet includes five German league titles and three German Cup trophies. Internationally, Tadda participated in the FIBA EuroBasket in 2013, 2015, and 2017. Apart from his team achievements, Tadda's shining moment came when he broke the record for most games played in the Bundesliga.
Tadda's final game took place on Sunday, May 12, 2025, against Rasta Vechta. This momentous occasion marked the culmination of an 18-year career in the Bundesliga, filled with accolades and records. Tadda's contributions to German basketball are deeply admired, and his legacy will be remembered as that of a veteran with an incredible journey.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation during Karsten Tadda's 640th and potentially final Bundesliga game, which took place in the Brose Arena against Rasta Vechta, marking the end of an 18-year career in the Bundesliga. Tadda, a shooting guard for the national team, played a total of 89 games from 2012 to 2019, and his achievements include five German league titles and three German Cup trophies with different teams like Bamberg Baskets. Prior to his return to Bamberg, Tadda played for teams such as ratiopharm Ulm, a team based in Neu-Ulm, and Telekom Baskets Bonn where he won the Basketball Champions League in 2023.
