Jayr Reyes has called it a career.

The veteran big man, who will be turning 37 in July, announced his retirement from the PBA on Saturday, May 15 after 14 seasons in the league highlighted by four championships.

“It has been a truly blessing to be able to devote more than half of my life to my first love,” Reyes wrote on Instagram.

“Now, I am officially announcing my retirement from basketball.”

A standout out of the University of the Philippines, Reyes reached the PBA in 2006 after being elevated by expansion franchise Welcoat – now Rain or Shine – from the amateur ranks.

Reyes played for Rain or Shine until 2011 and won several personal accolades with the franchise, including an All-Rookie Team selection in 2007 and a Mythical Second Team and an All-Star nod in 2009.

He went on to play for the Air21, Alaska, Meralco, San Miguel, Barangay Ginebra, and Columbian before he ended his career with Phoenix.

Reyes won all of his four PBA titles with San Miguel.

“I may be turning over my jersey, but my love for ball will always be in my heart. Jayr Reyes, signing off.” – Rappler.com