Rain or Shine’s TY Tang retires at 30

TY Tang. PBA IMAGES

After seven years in the PBA, TY Tang has called it a career.

In an emotional post on his Instagram account @tytang_11, the Rain or Shine guard poured his heart out in a message to his fans.

“I have devoted 20 years of my life and put in most hours in a day sweating and grinding to be the best I can be in the sport I love the most. From playing in a makeshift courts on the streets to taking it in the main stage, I was molded, honed, and defined an made to be the person I am today. There were a lot of hardships, struggles, dark times at the same time a ton of happy moments, glorious times and milestone of achievements along the way. The most important of them all are the people who have criticized me, challenged me, hated me – I have a lot to thank you for. To those who I have met, who did follow my humble beginnings, who believed in my capabilities, who put me up when I was down – I owe everything to you! I believe the best is yet to come and I trust the Lord for whatever purpose he will lead me to in years to come. Most certainly, I will continue to be His instrument in helping the youth reach their dreams in the gawme of basketball. From my heart to yours, MARAMING SALAMAT!” Tang’s post read.

Tang, 30, was picked 12th overall in the 2008 Rookie Draft by Rain or Shine, where he spent the rest of his career.

In a report on Spin.ph, the 5-foot-7 guard said the move was prompted by the need to focus on his family’s business.

Tang owns a painting company, where he serves as the vice president.