James Feldeine, 38, Announces Retirement After 14-Year Pro Career
James Feldeine, the 38-year-old American guard who played three EuroLeague seasons with Panathinaikos and Crvena Zvezda, has announced the end of his professional career, krepsinis.net reported. “Basketball gave me much joy that I didn’t find anywhere else,” Feldeine wrote. “It’s more than a game — it was always my safe place.”
The announcement closes a career that spanned four continents and included a Greek championship, a Serbian title and five domestic cups, but only three seasons at Europe’s top level.
A EuroLeague Debut in Athens in 2015
Feldeine began his professional career in 2010 with Rio Breogan in Lugo, Spain, then moved to Montakit Fuenlabrada and Pallacanestro Cantù in Italy before debuting in the EuroLeague in 2015 with Panathinaikos of Athens, according to krepsinis.net. He later played for Crvena Zvezda of Belgrade in 2017–2018, but stayed in the EuroLeague for only three seasons.
From Bologna to Israel, Then the Americas
After leaving the EuroLeague, Feldeine played in Jerusalem, Seville, Kuwait and for Fortitudo Bologna, krepsinis.net reported. He ended his European career in Israel, playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv in 2023 and then Hapoel Galil Elyon of Kfar Blum. Most recently he competed in the Dominican Republic and Uruguay.
Trophies Across Four Countries
Feldeine’s trophy collection includes a Serbian league title, two Greek Cups, one Greek Cup MVP award, a Greek championship and three Israeli cups, according to krepsinis.net.
What Remains Open
Feldeine’s statement did not say what he plans to do after basketball, and no club or national team has commented on his retirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EuroLeague seasons did James Feldeine play?
Three. He debuted in the 2015–2016 season with Panathinaikos and also played for Crvena Zvezda in 2017–2018, per krepsinis.net.
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