The road less traveled: Kyle Hines is a true overseas legend

By Edcel Panganiban July 16, 2022 01:20

While reaching the NBA is the ultimate goal for most basketball players, you can still be a successful baller even without playing in the big leagues. Just ask Kyle Hines.

Nobody has mastered the overseas route more than Fan Arch athlete Kyle Hines. The 35-year-old basketball mercenary, after all, has made a living and a career for himself away from American soil.

Kyle Hines is one of the most sought-after reinforcements abroad simply because he has the resume to back it up. After going undrafted in 2008, Kyle Hines packed his bags and began his career with Veroli in Italy. This also included stops with Brass Bambera, the Olympiacos, and a seven-year tenure with CSKA Moscow.

Kyle Hines has now found a home with Olimpia Milano. Aside from earning a living while playing the game he loves, Kyle Hines has also broadened his horizons by traveling the world through basketball. He really got the best of both worlds.

That Championship Feeling 🏆🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/vU2Q31SgnF
— Kyle Hines (@SirHines) June 19, 2022

Here’s the list of accolades he racked up along the way:

* Italian League champion (2022)

* 2× Italian Cup winner (2021, 2022)

* 2× LBA Best Defender (2021, 2022)

* Italian Super Cup winner (2020)

* 4× EuroLeague champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2019)

* EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team (2020)

* 3× EuroLeague Best Defender (2016, 2018, 2022)

* 6× VTB United League champion (2014–2019)

* VTB United League Defensive Player of the Year (2016)

* Greek League champion (2012)

* Greek League Blocks Leader (2012)

* German League champion (2011)

* German Cup winner (2011)

* German Supercup winner (2010)

* German League Finals MVP (2011)

* German League All-Star Game MVP (2011)

Damn. Kyle Hines is truly an overseas legend! Kyle Hines played in 281 games with 110 starts in the Euro League, tallying 8.7 points on 61.3 percent shooting from the field, along with 4.6 rebounds. Aside from being a dependable guy who enjoys doing the dirty work for his team, Kyle Hines is also a consummate leader who commands respect inside the locker room.

Are you a fan of Kyle Hines’ career journey? Then Fan Arch’s Kyle Hines-inspired gear is perfect for you. Check out our multiple designs including these “Dream it, Reach it, Achieve it” hoodies and sweatshirts. This merch will definitely make you embrace the grind and trust the process even more!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Kyle Hines (@sirhines42)

Kyle Hines recently renewed his commitment with Olimpia Milano, signing a contract extension to stay with the team

“Milano is a city that my family and I have come to love, I like this organization, I like to play with this group of guys. I chose Milano to keep winning, which is the only important thing for me, I’m happy to be able to continue here,” he said.

Kyle Hines, along with 700+ professional athletes and influencers, has personalized merchandise on the Fan Arch’s website!

Fan Arch aims to transcend the narrative by making it easier to bridge the gap between athletes, influencers, and their fans. Check out our creative and personalized collection through Fanarch.com.