The basketball family bids farewell to the great Jose Piculin Ortiz, who passed away at the age of 62 after disease.
The mythical athlete from Puerto Rico, bringing sadness to fans worldwide and especially in Greece, where he was a great athlete.
The veteran center, who associated his name with golden pages of the sport, had been fighting a hard battle with cancer lately.
His run on the court has been impressive, as he competed at the top level of the NBA with the Jewada Jazz, before moving to Europe for such giants as Real Madrid and Barcelona.
In the German reality, Ortiz left an indelible mark wearing the fans of GC Larissa and Heraklion, But it was his time at Mars that left his mark.
With the Thessaloniki side he celebrated winning the Corats Cup in 1997, remaining one of the most beloved foreign players to pass through the country.
His health adventure was made public in November 2023 when he revealed he was suffering from colon cancer.
