Veteran forward Dionisio Gomez announced his retirement last week, ending a pro basketball career that began in 2003 in the USBL.
For the past three seasons, the 203-cm Gomez competed with fierce determination and energy for the Shiga Lakestars.
In between, he also played for pro teams in his native Panama, Argentina, Mexico, Chile and Spain.
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