Record-Breaking Basketball Player in Bamberg: Tadda Sets New Game Count Record at 639 Games - Six-Hundred Thirty-Nine Basketball Matches: Tadda Basketball's Record-Breaking Player from Bamberg
Title: A Record Smashed: Karsten Tadda Achieves Unparalleled Milestone in Basketball Bundesliga
Karsten Tadda, the epitome of endurance and dedication, has broken records and captured hearts in Germany's top basketball league, the Basketball Bundesliga, with an impressive 639 games under his belt. On a historic night, playing against his former team, ratiopharm Ulm, Tadda surpassed the previous record set by Alex King.
Tadda's journey in the Bundesliga has been nothing short of spectacular, wearing the jerseys of five diverse teams - Bamberg, Gießen 46ers, ratiopharm Ulm, EWE Baskets Oldenburg, and Telekom Baskets Bonn. With Bamberg, where he initially debuted and honed his skills, he emerged as a five-time German champion and triumphed three times in the cup. In a remarkable twist of fate, he clinched the Champions League title with Bonn in 2023. For his country, Tadda donned the national team uniform for a total of 89 games spanning between 2012 and 2019.
As the curtain falls on his illustrious career, Tadda may take to the court one last time in the Bundesliga on Sunday at the Brose Arena, facing off against Rasta Vechta, marking his 640th and potential swan song in the league.
Hailing from and making his Bundesliga debut with Bamberg, a club near and dear to his heart, Tadda has left an indelible mark on the team. With a staggering 638 games played, he shattered the record for the most games played in the league, surpassing Alex King [2][3]. A string of successes followed with a series of league titles and coveted cup doubles from 2010 to 2012 [3][4]. In addition, he bagged three cup titles with Bamberg, and a remarkable Champions League title with Bonn in 2023 [3][4]. Notably, he traded jerseys for the German national team 89 times, competing in three FIBA EuroBasket tournaments [3][4]. As Tadda retires from the professional ranks in 2025, he will have played over 600 Bundesliga games, etching his name in the annals of German basketball [1][4].
Once he hangs up his sneakers for good, Tadda plans to stay connected to his hometown club in Bamberg, working as a youth coordinator and brand ambassador, unwaveringly dedicating himself to the sport that has become his passion and legacy [4].
- Bamberg
- Bundesliga
- BB
- ratiopharm Ulm
- Gießen
- EWE Baskets Oldenburg
- Telekom Baskets Bonn
- Rasta Vechta
[1] Bundesliga official website[2] Basketball Bundesliga Statistics & Archives[3] Bamberg Baskets Official Website[4] Karsten Tadda's Personal Website[5] Ratiopharm Ulm Official Website
- In the Bundesliga, Tadda's hometown club, Bamberg, was the starting point of his remarkable career, where he played numerous games and achieved many victories.
- After Bamberg, Tadda wore the jerseys of several other Bundesliga teams, including Gießen, EWE Baskets Oldenburg, and Telekom Baskets Bonn.
- A significant game for Tadda was when he played against ratiopharm Ulm, breaking Alex King's record for the most games played in the Bundesliga.
- Tadda's final Bundesliga match may take place at the Brose Arena against Rasta Vechta, potentially marking his 640th game in the league.
