Fieldhouse Files: Scott Agness on the Indiana Pacers

1-on-1 with Damjan Rudež on deciding to retire, playing for the Pacers

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Damjan Rudez spent just one season with the Pacers, but he quickly became close with the team and was appreciated by fans. On this episode, Damo opens up on his decision to retire from basketball at 35 and how his one year with the franchise "remains the highlight of my career.”

Among the items discussed on this episode:

  • Why now and the factors that went into his decision.
  • How he plans to fill the time with family, coaching and broadcasting.
  • Other teammates deciding to retire recently, like Ian Mahinmi, and hearing from his Pacers family.
  • Feeling crushed when he was traded to Minnesota, and learning about the business of basketball.
  • His experiences with the Timberwolves and the Magic, reuniting with Frank Vogel in Orlando for a season.
  • The value of playing professionally as a teenager and being pushed by veterans.
  • The conditions in Croatia amid the ongoing pandemic.

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