Fans react as Helterbrand announces retirement

Basketball fans took to social media on Monday to celebrate the career of Jayjay Helterbrand, after the 17-year veteran announced his retirement from the PBA.

On to your next journey.. jayjay helterbrand... quitting in the most perfect time... quitting a winner!

— buzzketball (@dbuzzketball) October 30, 2017

After winning 6 championships, Jayjay Helterbrand is finally retiring from the only team in the pba he has ever played for! MARAMING SALAMAT JAYJAY! ????

— Barangay Ginebra! (@Talktomyfeet1) October 30, 2017

It's official. Jayjay Helterbrand announces his retirement. Thank you for the 17 years of NEVER SAY DIE! pic.twitter.com/qD4fANQhiO

— Sammille Quitevis (@SmileSammille) October 30, 2017

My all-time fav PBA player retires from basketball. Iyak na ba ako?! ???? congrats sa 17-year career JayJay Helterbrand! #ThankyouJayJay #NSD

— Kien Oraa (@kieeeenrobert) October 30, 2017

Best PG in the league in the 2000s. Jayjay Helterbrand. The reason why I'm a Ginebra fan. #ThankYouJayjay

— GRVLD (@GeeraldWay) October 30, 2017

Helterbrand finishes his career with six championships, one Finals MVP nod, an MVP award in 2009, two Best Player of the Conference awards, seven All-Star selections, and two Mythical First Team recognition. — RSJ, GMA News