Sullivan Phillips, Bermuda’s top basketball player, has no regrets about deciding to hang up his boots and retire from the sport.

The 35-year-old has called time on his professional career after consulting his wife during the summer, with family commitments being the main reason for him leaving the hardwood.

The forward finished his career with a host of honours and as one of the country’s most successful basketball players.

“Truthfully I officially retired in the summer, but after my last game in Germany I can honestly say I wasn’t interested,” Phillips said.

“I talked with my wife and then let the rest of the world know as the summer went on. The reason for my retirement was family and priorities based.

“As much as I love to play and enjoy competition I had to stop and realise how many things I was sacrificing and missing out on in the lives of my children and wife.

“When you do this it’s easy to decide what’s important, and basketball had to take a back seat.

“I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever. I did things my way for the most part, and I’m blessed to say that I’ve stopped playing on my own terms and conditions, not health related issues or because I couldn’t get a job.”

Included in Phillips’ list of achievements is the 2012 MVP after helping BC Prievidza to the Slovakian league title. He also played in England, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Cyprus, winning titles in England and Cyprus.

Phillips, who occasionally turns out for Robin Hood football team when on the Island, also picked up the Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2011.

At the 2011 NatWest Island Games, he received the Golden Ball Award as well as being named Tournament MVP, and was part of the Bermuda team that won gold at three successive Games.

While offers to come out of retirement are still on the table from several European teams, Phillips is focusing on life after basketball.

He will, however, may be willing to play for Bermuda if called upon, and is currently coaching at his alma mater, Washington Adventist University, while also writing a book entitled ‘Balling Outta Control’.

“I still got offers up until a couple weeks ago when my old agent hit me up,” he said.

“Now I coach at my old university and do private coaching in basketball and football.

“It definitely keeps me busy and still keeps me in touch with the game.

“I’ve also finished my book, so next Christmas I’ll be putting that out.

“The book is the truth about me as an athlete, the troubles I faced, and the demons I had to face to ultimately find the better me.

“I think I will still play, providing it doesn’t conflict with my religious beliefs, and I have two more tournaments left in me.

“After that I’m done as it’s time to let the game develop with the younger generation.”